De Krans Wine Cellar

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-33.5404,21.6817413
Unnamed Road Calitzdorp Western Cape 6660 ZA

Trading Hours

Monday to Saturday:  09h00 – 16h30
Sunday:  09h00 – 16h00
Public Holidays:  09h00 – 16h00. Closed on Good Friday & Christmas day
Bistro: 
10h00  – 16h00 (Kitchen closes at 15h30)

General info

Proprietor:  Boets Nel / Stroebel Nel
Winemaker:  Christoff de Wet
Viticulturist:  Stroebel Nel
Marketing:  Boets Nel
National Distributor:  Vinimark
PRO:  Helet Viljoen / Bessie Swanepoel
Area under vines:  50 ha
Production:  500 – 600 ton
Brands:  De Krans; Garden Route
Wine: Cape Port. Various white and red wines. Muscadel. Wine from traditional Port cultivars.

Wine Tourism: Wine tasting and sales. Vineyard trail. “Pick your own Hanepoot” during mid Feb – mid March.” Pick your own Apricots” from last week November until first week December.

  • Informal wine tasting (standing)  :  6 wines of your choice  :  R60 per person
  • Formal wine tasting with roosterkoek (tutored)  :  5 wines  :  R70 per person (Prior booking – 10 or more people)

More about us

De Krans Wine Cellar is situated along the upper reaches of the picturesque Gamka River Valley near Calitzdorp. The history of the farm dates back to 1890, when it was bought by the Nel family. Since 1985, most of the classic Portuguese Port and wine varieties have been planted. The present owners and cellar master are brothers Boets (who qualified as a Cape Wine Master in 1997) and Stroebel Nel – the viticulturist.

The Garden Route range is a  small range of premium, cool-climate wines from grapes grown in the Upper Langkloof area on the foothills of the Outeniqua mountains and grapes from the foothills of the Kammanassie mountains, from two of the most exciting varieties in South Africa, Sauvignon blanc and Shiraz, at affordable prices – this in essence is the motive behind the creation of the Garden Route range of wines.

Please visit http://www.gardenroute-wines.co.za for more information.

De Krans Deli & Bistro

A deli and bistro is situated on the premises and guests can expect hearty, healthy and quality dishes, ranging from a variety of delicious breakfast options, open deli sandwiches, light lunches, a selection of gourmet burgers and seasonal salads. All the dishes have been paired to be enjoyed with wines from the De Krans range, creating the perfect food and wine pairing. For those with a sweet tooth be sure to keep an eye out for the delectable desserts on offer.

The deli offers visitors a wide selection of only the finest products sourced in and around Calitzdorp and the Klein Karoo. These include local cheeses, as well as olives, olive oil, canned and dried fruit, and preserves. Other treats include homemade rusks, Calitzdorp honey and other delicious gems from the area.

Meet the Managing Director

Boets Nel

Boets Nel

Boets Nel is the co-owner and managing director at De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp. He has a passion for wine and nature, loving what he does.

His favourite wine from the cellar

The Touriga Nacional with its’ spicy pepperiness, chocolate and good structure. Goes well with ostrich fillet and karoo lamb. He loves a glass of Cape Tawny or Cape Vintage Reserve after dinner – just the way to end a day.

Facts about Boets you probably did not know

He developed a love for nature and the wild life of South Africa and visit at least once a year some of the Nacional Parks to recoup and experience God’s wonderful creation with his wife, Teresa.

Meet the viticulturist

Stroebel Nel

Stroebel Nel

Stroebel Nel is co-owner and viticulturist at De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp. He loves being outdoors and spends most of his time on the farm.

His favourite wine from the cellar

He is a fan of the reds at the cellar and his current favourite is the Tinta Mocha with its beautiful wooden characteristics and soft mouth feel. His ultimate favourite is the Tawny Port!

Facts about Stroebel you probably did not know

He loves to spend time with his family and is crazy about water and water sports. He fishes, ski’s or wind-surf’s with his two sons at the Calitzdorp dam or at the southern coast of Natal in the June/July holidays.

Meet the winemaker

Christoff de Wet

Christoff de Wet, formerly winemaker at Lutzville Vineyards, has  joined the team at De Krans Wines as their new winemaker, taking over the reins from Louis van der Riet.

Born and bred in Stellenbosch surrounded by a growing wine fraternity, it soon became evident that it would become his career choice. After completing his schooling he embarked on a gap year, not for one year which is normally the case, but two years. During this time he worked in Sonoma (California) to gain additional experience before enrolling at Elsenburg upon his return, obtaining his diplomas in Oenology and Viticulture.

After his studies the ‘wine working travel bug’ was still persistent and he headed off to Australia and California, completing two harvests in one year. In 2010 he joined the team at Distell as Assistant Winemaker for the Bergkelder, and remained there for approximately eight years.

His favourite wine from the cellar

The De Krans Touriga Nacional.

Facts about Christoff you probably did not know

When he’s not in the vineyards or cellar you are bound to find Christoff hiking or camping. A keen sportsman tennis is one of his all-time favourite sports, and he has completed four Cape Town Cycle Tours.

 

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