Sometimes, well laid out plans get destroyed by fire, yet rise from the ashes to be reborn to wines showered by praise. Few winemakers have ever matched the skills of winemaker Dewaldt Heyns to recieve the highest critical praises for his first vintage released.
A little about Saronsberg Cellar
In South Africa, few wine estates and winemakers have had such a wild catapult into winemaking fame as Saronsberg and winemaker Dewaldt Heyns. Imagine releasing your first vintage and immediately receiving accolades!
Two farms Welgegund and Waveren, formerly part of the historical Twee Jonge Gezellen(TJG) property purchased in 2002 and aptly renamed Saronsberg, after the imposing mountain, which is home to some of the vineyards. Shortly after purchasing the farm, a fire ravaged some vineyards and forced a change in the initial gradual vineyard replanting plans. Sometimes, it seems, it takes an accident to speed up innovative vineyard planting to deliver quality wines!
The first harvest of Sauvignon Blanc in January 2004 promptly delivered Dewaldt Heyns with his first Saronsberg accolades. Since 2004 Fine wines include Shiraz, Rhône and Bordeaux style red blends, as well as Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cap Classique. His consistent strive for perfection in winemaking has ensured Dewaldt Heyns gaining membership in the Cape Winemakers Guild – an invitation only member’s guild, of some of the best winemakers in South Africa.
Saronsberg has also expanded it’s offering into accommodation with 16 self catering cottages, as well as a conference and wedding venue. An art gallery rounds off this inspirational wine estate.
Saronsberg – Nature meets art, meets wine!
Saronsberg Cellar at a glance
Wines of note
Sekelmaan (Shiraz),
Full Circle (Shiraz led Rhône blend),
Shiraz,
Grenache,
Mourvèdre
Winemaker
Dewaldt Heyns
Owner
Colin and Charlotte Richardson
Reasons to visit
Some of the best Shiraz
Rhone and Bordeaux style red blends
Art Gallery
Naturally beautiful setting
Self catering cottages.
Best time to visit
This is an all-year destination, with a winter fireplace and alfresco (outside) summer tables.
What to do at the Saronsberg Cellar
Highlights of the estate
Award-winning wines
Art Gallery
Views that may take your breath away
Things to do or see
Wine tasting
Platters
Outdoors
Several outdoor activities are available in the area, such as hiking and mountain biking, as well as walking through the historic town of Tulbagh.
Side-tracks
Saronsberg Wine Estate presents itself as an upmarket hospitable vineyard.
Jacques has been a keen travel junkie, for as long as he can remember. Having spent his childhood in Namibia, Limpopo province in South Africa (near the Kruger National Park ) and KZN in South Africa and later Cape Town, always been surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery. Qualifying as a safari guide in 1996, Jacques guided over virtually all possible natural eco systems and travelled over hundreds of thousands of kilometers, through all the southern African countries. Later he spent 8 years living and working in Austria, mixing cultural, city and natural scenic travels all across Europe.
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