Neethlingshof

Neethlingshof Neethlingshof is a place of rare beauty where man and nature strive together to produce the finest wines
(1899)

The Neethlingshof estate lies just outside the town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Easily accessible from Cape Town off the N2, it is flanked by the Bottelary Hills on the one side and Papegaaiberg Mountain on the other. The Estate comprises of 273 hectares - 165 of which boast picture perfect vineyards. There are many natural advantages contributing to the production of these

award-winning, characterful wines of Neethlingshof. Namely a variety of high potential soils derived from decomposed granite; gentle slopes and valleys offering a choice of aspects; the cooling effect of the nearby Atlantic Ocean on the vineyards during the ripening season; and an altitude which varies between 85 and 250 metres. The variety of cultivars grown at Neethlingshof, give winemaker De Wet Viljoen an enviable opportunity to craft fine varietal wines and exciting blends, whose impressive awards simply speak for themselves.

We are proud to celebrate an exceptional set of results at the recent Michelangelo International W**e & Spirits Awards.T...
09/09/2026

We are proud to celebrate an exceptional set of results at the recent Michelangelo International W**e & Spirits Awards.
Two Neethlingshof w**es received Double Gold:
🏅 Short Story Collection Maria Noble Late Harvest 2025
🏅 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A further eight w**es were awarded Gold:
• The First Flower Chenin Blanc 2025
• The Duiker Cadenza Sauvignon Fumé 2025
• The Owl Post Pinotage 2024
• The Jackals Dance Sauvignon Blanc 2026
• Estate Gewürztraminer 2026
• Estate Chenin Blanc 2026
• Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2026
• Estate Chardonnay 2026

These accolades reflect the care, craftsmanship and commitment to excellence behind every Neethlingshof w**e. Congratulations to our w**emaking and vineyard teams on this wonderful achievement.
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There are things about a w**e you only really understand once you taste it.How one vintage differs from another. Why Cab...
07/09/2026

There are things about a w**e you only really understand once you taste it.
How one vintage differs from another. Why Cabernet tastes different to Shiraz. Which w**e you thought you'd prefer, and the one that ends up surprising you.
That's part of the pleasure of a tasting at Neethlingshof.

Join us in the tasting room and spend some time getting to know Neethlingshof w**es.

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It's easy to find our history at Neethlingshof.It's in the Manor House, completed in 1814. In the old cellar buildings. ...
03/09/2026

It's easy to find our history at Neethlingshof.
It's in the Manor House, completed in 1814. In the old cellar buildings. In the vineyards and in the many details that have remained part of this property as it has evolved over generations.

September is Heritage Month, and over the coming weeks we'll be looking a little closer at some of the stories that have shaped Neethlingshof, and those that are still being written.

What would our w**emaker choose for your w**e rack?We put that question to Danielle and let her make the selection.Her c...
27/08/2026

What would our w**emaker choose for your w**e rack?
We put that question to Danielle and let her make the selection.
Her choices: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Malbec. Three reds she believes are particularly worth enjoying right now, brought together in our seasonal six-bottle

W**emaker’s Selection case.
Available online at an exclusive case price. Visit www.neethlingshof.co.za to order.
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A winter morning worth stopping for.Mist settling across the vineyards while the mountains emerge beyond- one of those q...
26/08/2026

A winter morning worth stopping for.
Mist settling across the vineyards while the mountains emerge beyond- one of those quiet mornings that shows Stellenbosch at its best.

It's also a reminder that every Neethlingshof w**e begins here, long before it reaches the cellar. In this landscape. In these vineyards. In a very particular place.

Image: Jaco Wolmarans

Cabernet may have had much of the attention this month, but from 21 August, Shiraz gets its turn. Our Estate Shiraz brin...
21/08/2026

Cabernet may have had much of the attention this month, but from 21 August, Shiraz gets its turn.

Our Estate Shiraz brings a very different expression of Neethlingshof to the glass, and for we're giving visitors the opportunity to explore it through a dedicated tasting-room pairing.

Come and taste it for yourself, enjoy a glass of Estate Shiraz paired with a selection designed to add another dimension to the w**e.
Available for Shiraz Week: 21 - 28 August
Pairing Price: R300 p.p. PLUS you get a bottle of Neethlingshof Estate Shiraz to take home.
Shiraz SA

20/08/2026

What does a w**emaker look for that the rest of us might miss?
For Women's Month, we sat down with Neethlingshof w**emaker Danielle Coetsee and asked her three questions about w**e, Cabernet and the decisions behind every vintage.
1. What do you look for when deciding Cabernet is ready to pick?
When picking Cabernet Sauvignon, more important than simply monitoring sugar levels, is tasting the grapes and deciding on picking date when the flavours have become lush and the tannin structure has become balanced and less austere.
2. Which cellar decision has a bigger influence on the finished w**e than people realise?
⁠How critically oxygen management and exposure is controlled in a w**ery.
3. What are you enjoying drinking at the moment and what are you eating with it?
⁠I'm really loving the 2025 Maria Noble late harvest in the cool Cape Town winter. It's delicious with Cape Malay dishes, and pairs exceptionally well with a traditional Bobotie. Also on my weekend list currently is the Estate Pinotage RosÊ. It has such a seamless fruit-acid balance and it is a w**e that I enjoy just as much on its own as with a pumpkin, beetroot & herb salad.

W**e is made by people, and we think it's worth hearing from the people who know it best.
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Neethlingshof is delighted to welcome Danielle Coetsee as our newly appointed w**emaker.An Elsenburg graduate, Danielle ...
19/08/2026

Neethlingshof is delighted to welcome Danielle Coetsee as our newly appointed w**emaker.

An Elsenburg graduate, Danielle has worked as both w**emaker and farm manager at a boutique w**ery and held a senior w**emaking role at Boschendal.
She holds a B.Agric in Cellar Technology and completed a BCom in Marketing and Management Science in 2025, complementing her w**emaking expertise with valuable commercial insight.

Named Woman W**emaker of the Year in 2020, Danielle also produced a Cap Classique recognised as Tim Atkin’s Sparkling W**e Discovery of the Year in 2025.

Her experience, energy and considered approach make Danielle an exciting addition to Neethlingshof as the estate looks towards its next w**emaking chapter.

Long before a Cabernet reaches the cellar, its character is already taking shape in the vineyard.Neethlingshof’s Estate ...
18/08/2026

Long before a Cabernet reaches the cellar, its character is already taking shape in the vineyard.
Neethlingshof’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from west-facing vineyards planted in 2011, around 224 metres above sea level. Rooted in decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone, the vines carry something of this place into every vintage.
This Cabernet Month, we’re following the w**e’s story, from the vineyard and cellar to the finished bottle, because tasting a w**e becomes that much more interesting when you know where its story began.

A bottle of w**e may be where the story ends, but it isn't where it begins.It begins in the vineyard, with the season, t...
14/08/2026

A bottle of w**e may be where the story ends, but it isn't where it begins.
It begins in the vineyard, with the season, the soil and the decisions made along the way. It continues in the cellar, where experience and judgement play their part. And then, eventually, it reaches your glass.

During August, we will go beyond the bottle to share more of what shapes Neethlingshof w**es.

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15 Polkadraai Road
Stellenbosch
7604

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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+27218838988

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