The original farm Wandsbeck dates back to the early 1800’s, but winemaking only started in 1965. The first families to live on this land were the Watermeyer’s & Erasmus’s. Apparently their ancestors came from Wandsbek in Germany, thus they named their farm Wandsbeck as a token of respect to their heritage.
Van Zylshof is a small family estate situated at Bonnievale in the Robertson wine region, 170km from Cape Town and 70km from the South Atlantic ocean. Wines from this area have become household names both in South Africa and Internationally. We believe in producing limited quantities of hand-crafted, quality wines, using time-honoured methods combined with modern technology to bring out the best in the grapes from the vineyards and capture it in our wines.
We boast a unique concept that crafts consistent, award-winning premium quality wines. Our range of products are discretely sourced from exclusive vineyards across the Western Cape. Each of these are carefully chosen to be a top representation of our brand.
Founded on the 18th of September 1953 Roodezandt has a long and colourful history that dates back far and beyond its years of its existence. The name Roodezandt originates from the farm's name 'Over het Roodezandt' on which the first plots of Robertson town was allocated.
Quando is a family business, with brothers Fanus and Martin Bruwer as sixth generation descendants of the Bruére family, who settled here from France in the mid 1700's. The Quando Vineyards and Winery is situated between Robertson and Bonnievale, in the picturesque Robertson Valley, 150kms east of Cape Town. Here the Langeberg and Riviersonderend Mountains encompass the valley, and the Breede River runs through it.
Langverwacht Cellar is situated in Bonnievale on the Stormsvlei road. The cellar was built to receive the first crop in 1956. The original name was Boesmansrivier Winecellar, but confusion with the name Boesmansrivier Cheese Factory lead to the name change. Langverwacht was the name of the farm on which the cellar was built.
Just outside of Robertson, a singular and notable hill known as Kranskop rises from the heart of the Klaasvoogds meander. Nestled on its gentle slope and overlooking the valley below, its namesake is a wine lover's treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Here at Kranskop Wine Estate, the harmony between the land, the sun and the fruits of the vines is transformed into bottled passion, the perfect marriage of aroma and taste.
In 1938, at exactly 8:02pm, the first drop of Klipdrift Export was distilled by JP Marais. Known for his generosity, he shared it with his friends and neighbours who couldn't stop talking about its smooth, full-bodied taste. A taste which, even today, is crafted exactly the same way.To honour this golden spirit and the spirit of a nation as they stand united behind a single team, we have released a Limited Edition 2015 Klipdrift Export Pack. Go Boks! #GoldenGame
The Robertson / Bonnievale district has a dry Karoo climate but at night the air cools down considerably. The soil varies from deep alluvial next to the Breede River to heavy Karoo clay and limey gravel on the slopes, enabling Goedverwacht to produce a wide variety of cultivars suitable to the different soil types.
“Good wine is grown in the vineyard” This is the belief of our unique family cellar which is situated in the Robertson Wine Valley. With east facing vineyards and diverse soil types, the winemaker can explore the potential of a wide variety of cultivars that have been specifically suited to the terroir.
Basking in the morning sun and blessed with the cool afternoon breezes that emanate from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, provide grapes that are lovingly nurtured to create wines of quality in a style that is characteristic of the cultivar.
