Bon Courage

Bon Courage Wine Estate

Bon Courage Wine Estate

Location
Bon Courage Wine Estate is situated on the R317 near Robertson in the Robertson Wine Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The estate lies between the Breede River and the Langeberg Mountains, an area renowned for producing premium wines.

History
The estate’s historic Cape Dutch homestead dates back to 1818. The Bruwer family acquired the farm, then known as Goedemoed, in 1927. In 1983, the farm was officially registered as a wine estate and renamed “Bon Courage,” the French translation of “Goedemoed.” Today, the third generation of the Bruwer family continues to manage the estate.

Ownership & Winemaking
Bon Courage is a family-owned estate led by the Bruwer family, with winemaker Jacques Bruwer continuing the family’s commitment to quality. The estate combines traditional winemaking practices with modern technology to produce a diverse portfolio of wines.

Wine Range
Bon Courage is known for producing:

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Colombard
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Shiraz
• Pinotage Rosé
• Cap Classique sparkling wines
• Muscadel dessert wines
• Cape Vintage fortified wines
• Noble Late Harvest wines

Popular labels include The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc, Lady of the House Pinotage Rosé, Mulberry Bush Merlot, and the estate’s premium Jacques Bruwer range.

Terroir
The estate benefits from diverse soil types created by three rivers flowing through the property. Combined with long sunshine hours and the limestone-rich soils of the Robertson Valley, these conditions produce wines with excellent concentration and balance.

Awards & Recognition
Bon Courage is one of the most awarded wineries in the Robertson region, receiving national and international recognition for its red, white, sparkling, and dessert wines. The estate has earned numerous accolades over several decades.