Kranskop Wines
“What a dream!!”
With this euphoric comment noted in the visitor’s book, well-known winemaker Newald Marais, saluted Kranskop Winery on 9 April 2003. Never imagining that years later, he would return to the Breede River Valley as the proud owner of this remarkable boutique wine estate.
Although the cellar’s first production year was in 2001, stories of yore date the first vines planted circa 1792. The craggy, rocky ledge atop Kranskop was inspiration for the hill’s name. And its rugged stature and striking visual appeal deeply influenced the look of the winery.
Meet the Wine Maker, Newald Marais
Well-known and respected for his dedication, passion and love for the wine industry, Newald Marais has many an inspiring tale to tell buoyed by a long list of award-winning wines. In a garage on his family’s farm Welgeluk outside of Robertson, this local lad’s youthful inquisitiveness led to his first wine-making experience.
After high school, he studied viticulture and pomology at Elsenburg Agricultural College near Stellenbosch. His boyish curiousity had matured into a full-blown quest to further hone his wine making skills and led him to Germany to study at Weinbauschule Weinsberg. Achieving great success as wine maker at prominent wine estates, Newald returned to his valley of origin in 2002 to become a sought-after wine making consultant to a variety of cellars.
The ultimate “dream” was fulfilled in 2009 when he became the owner of Kranskop Wine Estate – his own cellar in which to produce his basked pressed perfected wine. For one who had achieved the highest aspirations in the industry, it was nostalgic and invigorating to return to the countryside to join in the growing resurgence and appreciation of wines crafted in a traditional way.
Kranskop Single Vineyard The Beekeeper’s Shiraz 2022
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Kranskop Single Vineyard Tannat 2021
R175.00 Add to cartKranskop Noble Late Harvest
R190.00 Add to cartKranskop Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021
R135.00 Add to cartKranskop Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
R175.00 Add to cartKranskop Single Vineyard MCT Selection 2019
R175.00 Add to cartKranskop Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022
R175.00 Add to cartKranskop Singal Vineyard Merlot 2019
R135.00 Add to cartKranskop Shiraz/Viognier Rose 2024
R110.00 Add to cartKranskop Viognier
R115.00 Add to cartKranskop Chardonnay
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Kranskop Chenin Blanc
R110.00 Add to cartKranskop Sauvignon Blanc
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