Cape
South Coast, Walker bay district,
Botriver Ward
Swartrivier road, just off the N2
between Botrivier and Caledon
Gabriëlskloof is the realisation
of a dream for businessman Bernhard
Heyns, who searched for several
years to find the unique piece of
land that would capture his heart
– and enable him to grow vines
and make his own wines. He went
the adventurous route of seeking
out ‘virgin’ land with
optimum soils and climatic conditions
that had not been planted to vineyards,
in order to be able to grow his
vines as virus free as possible.
He found this with the help of Barry
Anderson, and in 2001, Bernhard
became the owner of a portion of
the farm Avontuur, soon to be renamed
for its original owner in 1860,
Gabriël le Roux.
Careful soil analysis
and consultation with top viticultural
experts meant vines were planted
according to what nature prescribed,
not the other way around. After
the vineyards were planted (between
2002 and 2007), olive trees and
a little lavender were added to
complete the picture. Right at the
start it was decided that a section
of the farm (about 53 hectares)
would be dedicated to fynbos and
extensive removal of alien vegetation
took place between 2005 and 2008.
Well-known wine maker Kobie Viljoen
was appointed in 2008, and produced
his first vintage at Gabriëlskloof
in 2009.
Our
restaurant, deli and tasting room
opened to the public in September
2009, and guests have been thrilled
to discover the delight of true
Overberg hospitality that underlies
every detail here, and spend lazy
afternoons on our stoep or sipping
some Shiraz in front of the huge
fireplaces.
Trading hours:
Restaurant open seven days a week,
9am to 5pm
Tasting room open from 9am to 5pm
weekdays, and 10am to 2pm on weekends.
Please note: Our Restaurant closes
for three weeks in May 2012 (from
14 May to 7 June) for some much
needed rest and some minor renovations.
The tasting room will still be open
during this time, serving homemade
soups and bread, and local cheese
platters.
Tel: 028 284 9865 or 082 852 6547
Fax: 028 284 9864
info@gabrielskloof.co.za
www.gabrielskloof.co.za
GPS coordinates- 34°14’19.88
S, 19°15’9.69 E
