Proprietor:

Heimie Schoeman/Stephan Schoeman/Dutch Investment Group

General Manager:

Stephan Schoeman

Winemaker:

Mariska Vorster

Viticulturist:

-

Area under vines:

72 ha

Production:

700 tons

Brands:

Bergwater Vineyards

Wines:
White:
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rendezvous White  Red: Rendezvous Red, Merlot, Merlot Reserve, Shiraz, Shiraz Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Royal Reserve, Organic Shiraz  Rosé: Rosé Reserve

  

Situated in the exquisite Prince Albert Valley just outside the village of Prince Albert, Bergwater Vineyards comprise of 3 farms, totaling 1500 hectares of which 72 hectares of vineyards is established to date, the remainder of the land utilized as a nature reserve.

A moderate climate prevails throughout the growing season, with a southerly wind cooling down the valley at night. This sharp drop in temperatures enables the grapes to preserve the rich aromas naturally embodied during the sunny days. The vineyards are planted at an altitude of 700 to 900 meters above sea level on an array of new soils and different slopes, optimizing the location of the different cultivars. These conditions along with the quality of the natural spring water contribute to producing wines of exceptional quality and character.

The winery under construction is the first in the Great Karoo. Designed by a well-known local architect Mr. John Whitton, the aim is to blend in with the beautiful environment using natural materials where possible and to reflect the Victorian history of Prince Albert. The cellar will have the capacity to process 1500 tons of grapes, large enough to accommodate all the produce from the Prince Albert Valley.

Meet the tasting room personnel. Heila Cronjé is the face behind the wine counter at Bergwater Vineyards. Her duties include administration, presenting wine tastings and handling wine sales. She settled in 2007 in Prince Albert after falling in love with the town, visiting from Pretoria.
 
Her favourite wine from the cellar:
The fruity Sauvignon Blanc and the spicy Shiraz.
 
Fact about Heila you probably did not know:
She loves animals. She made a home for dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, a tortoise and till recently, a baby owl which has been rehabilitated!

  
Wine Tourism: Guest house; 4x4 Trail
Trading Hours:
Monday to Friday: 09h00 - 16h00
Saturday: 10h00 - 15h00
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 10h00 - 15h00
excluding Good Friday, Christmas day & New Year
Marketing: Chantal Schoeman
PRO: Heila Cronje
Tel: +27 (0)23 541 1703
Fax: +27 (0)23 541 1081
GPS Coordinates:

33°16'45.8" S
22°13'55.5" E

E-mail: wine@bergwater.co.za
Website www.bergwater.com 

Bergwater Vineyards is a proud member of the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) system, complying with international wine industry environmental sustainability criteria, assuring consumers that their wine is being produced in as environmentally friendly way as possible.
Bergwater Vineyards is a proud member of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative.
 

The Klein Karoo supports the ARA Communication Code

 



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P.O. Box 46, Barrydale, 6750 | Tel & Fax: +27 (0)28 572 1284 | info@kleinkaroowines.co.za | www.kleinkaroowines.co.za