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Proprietor: |
Heimie Schoeman/Stephan Schoeman/Dutch
Investment Group |
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General Manager: |
Stephan Schoeman |
Winemaker: |
Mariska Vorster |
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Viticulturist: |
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Area under vines: |
72 ha |
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Production: |
700 tons |
Brands: |
Bergwater Vineyards |
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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 |
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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.
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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!
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Wine
Tourism: |
Guest house; 4x4 Trail |
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Trading Hours: |
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Monday to Friday: |
09h00 - 16h00 |
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Saturday: |
10h00 - 15h00 |
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Sunday: |
Closed |
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Public Holidays: |
10h00 - 15h00
excluding Good Friday, Christmas day
& New Year |
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Marketing: |
Chantal Schoeman |
PRO: |
Heila Cronje |
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Tel: |
+27 (0)23 541
1703 |
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Fax: |
+27 (0)23 541
1081 |
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GPS Coordinates: |
33°16'45.8" S
22°13'55.5" E |
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E-mail: |
wine@bergwater.co.za |
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Website |
www.bergwater.com |
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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. |
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Bergwater
Vineyards is a proud member of
the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative. |

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