SA wine 'paradise' Hemel en Aarde finds success by going its own way By AFP Share Hemel en Aarde produces a red and a white wine from Burgundy grape varieties of eastern-central France. Heaven and Earth, that is the name in Afrikaans for this valley nestled between arid mountains and the cool ocean, a location that makes it a paradise for winegrowing. Not for nothing are vineyards in Hemel en Aarde carving out a global reputation among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour. Winemakers here do not try to imitate the big European names, which can often be a stifling benchmark.