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Allesverloren Wine Estate @ Riebeek West |
Location: Riebeek West
The Allesverloren vineyards creep up the imposing Kasteelberg in the scenic Riebeek Valley of the Swartland. Our vineyards range from 170m - 350m above sea level and benefit from a variance in rainfall of 200mm.
Cold and wet winters are followed by warm, dry summers where grapes ripen easily with high concentrations of sugar. The prevailing westerly winds, cool summer afternoons and the shadows of the mountain refresh the vines by late afternoon. These various meso-climates provide the ideal conditions for creating big, robust red wines. The soils on this Swartland farm are a mixture of shale and weathered sandstone - a stony structure which is crucial to the particular character of Allesverloren wines. It accounts for the extraordinary depth which vine roots reach here, thus sustaining strong, healthy vines and resulting in deeply coloured, powerful wines with an excellent concentration of fruit. In 1956, Daniël Francois Malan, grandfather to current winemaker, Danie Malan was the first of the Malan generations to initiate the esteemed Allesverloren trophy haul. He did this by winning the General Smuts Trophy in the SA Championship Young Wine Show for Allesverloren Port for two consecutive years (1956 and 1957). Our wines continue to win international acclaim, but at Allesverloren, we do what we do for the love of wine, not the accolades Our Winemaker: Danie Malan After graduating from Elsenburg Institute for Agricultural Training in 1987, fifth-generation Malan winemaker Danie joined Allesverloren to hone his skills under the watchful eye of his father Fanie. In 1990 Danie, went on to become the winemaker, and took the reins of owner from his father in 2003. Information: Allesverloren's Site |
Contact: Tasting & Sales
Tel: 022 461 2589 E-mail Allesverloren Own Website: www.allesverloren.co.za Address: On the R311 off the R46, between Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West. Wine Tastings and Sales Monday - Friday: 09h00 – 17h00 Saturday: 09h00 – 14h00 Cellar tours by appointment. We are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays and certain public holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day). It is advisable to phone us in advance when planning your visit. |
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY - Alcohol is not for sale to persons under the age of 18