Enter the gates of Nederburg, with the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains as backdrop with gorgeous gardens and vineyard views with a Cape Dutch homestead in view.

Nederburg was established in 1791 when German immigrant, Phillipus Wolvaart was granted 49 ha of land in the stunning Paarl valley, situated 60km north-east of Cape Town. Wolvaart built the gabled homestead in 1800, a classic example of Cape Dutch architecture with its whitewashed walls, thatched roof and prominent verandah that has been painstakingly restored and furnished with prized examples of Cape antique furniture.

Winemaking began in earnest in 1937, when the farm was acquired by another German immigrant, Johann Georg Graue, who began propagating improved plant material to advance the quality of his grapes. His conviction that winemaking happens largely in the vineyard, was far reaching for its time, but set a precedent for Nederburg that very much still holds today. Graue, and his son, Arnold, pioneered the technique of cold fermentation in South Africa.

See the original cellars where hand-carved barrels depict its past, integrated with the estates sophisticated world-class new cellars. Taste some of Nederburg's flagship collection of limited-edition, hand-made reserve wines and understand why it has earned more international and domestic awards than any other winery in South Africa. A major factor contributing to its popularity is its capacity to cater to a range of winelovers with a carefully tiered offering, from hand-crafted, limited edition boutique wines to classically styled and highly versatile wines with a broader appeal, as well as easy-drinking, fun lifestyle options for entry-level consumers.