Garagistes and Boutique Wines
ELGIN
WILLIAM EVERSON WINES - Klipkop Estate Grabouw
William\'s first harvest from Elgin grapes was made with the help of family and friends. Enjoy an insight into the life of garagiste winemaking during harvest by appointment. Chardonnay (2007) and Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Elgin) Shiraz/Mourvedre 2005 from Paarl grapes.
Cell 0825546357
WITKLIP AND EERSTEHOOP WINES - Van der Stel Pass
Winemaker and viticulturist, Leon Engelke\'s passion for winemaking won him the Garagiste of the Year award at the 2007 Michaelangelo International Wine Awards. At Witklip, he has shiraz, chardonnay, mourvedre, cabernet sauvignon, viognier and Grenache in the soil.
Tel: 028 8414190 Cell: 0827424793
CALEDON
DISPORE KAMMA - Caledon
The only winery in Caledon is owned by Philip Mostert, a medical man who loves winemaking and has successfully produced an outstanding Syrah since 2002. He and partner Hannes Coetzee are particularly proud of the 2007. Also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a little Sauvignon Blanc. Tastings by appointment.
Tel: 028 2121096 Cell: 083 448 1670
HERMANUS
HORNBILL GARAGISTE WINERY - Hermanus
Wine made with passion, by family and friends.The making of 2 barrels of Merlot in 2004, has grown into 15 barrels which includes Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Our first blend, MILAN-ROUGE 2007, as well as our flagship Merlot 2007, to be released late 2008. Grapes sourced from the Valley. Tasting welcome, by appointment please.
Tel: 028 316 2696 Cell 082 895 7180
GREYTON
ANDY MITCHELL WINES - Greyton
Andy, a Cape Wine Master, his wife Vikki and daughter Olivia are the team behind the Breakfast Rock Syrah, Crooked Path Shiraz and Nerina Shiraz Rose. They are passionate about their wine and happy to share a glass by appointment. The wine is created in Greyton.
Cell: 083 558 5085
STANFORD
BOSCHRIVIER - Near Stanford
The De Villiers Wine Estate near Stanford has been farmed by this family for centuries. In 1998 the first vines were planted in virgin shale soils and have produced award winning single vineyard Shiraz wines since 2003. Tastings, sales and coffee shop daily. Tractor rides on request.
Tel: 028 341 0630 Cell: 082 821 4799
STANFORD HILLS - Stanford
The first Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from grapes picked on the estate were bottled this year with great enthusiasm. Jacksons Pinotage remains superb value for money. Tastings by appointment.
Tel: 028 3410841 Cell: 082 9270979