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Zevenwacht Wine Estate

The Zevenwacht Wine Estate, with panoramic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and False Bay

is located on the Stellenbosch Wine Route in the Western Cape.  The name “Zevenwacht”, derived from the Dutch “Seven Expectations” is a modern wine farm which offers a rich history spanning back 300 years.


The current owners acquired the estate in January of 1995 and have since developed it extensively.

The 223ha estate is primarily used for wine production and is well equipped with an on-site cellar boasting

a 1 000-ton capacity. Furthermore, the estate also caters for tourism and leisure by means of a spa, hotel, conferencing facilities, chalets and restaurant with function venue located in the historic manor house dating back from 1800 as well as wedding venue facilities ancillary to the restaurant.


Currently the Zevenwacht range of wines include

Chenin Blanc, Pinotage Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Location

Langverwacht Rd, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7579

Zevenwacht Wine Estate is located along the western periphery of the Stellenbosch Wine Route and along the eastern urban boundary of Kuilsriver. It occupies 223ha of sought- after agricultural land in a traditional wine producing area. The estate is conveniently located within 20km of the Cape Town International Airport and Stellenbosch and within 40km of the Cape Town CBD and harbour, which serves as primary means of export. Surrounding townships also worth of mentioning include Kuilsriver, Brackenfell, Bellville and Durbanville, whilst various prestigious wine farms such as De Toren, Reynecke, Kaapzicht, Jordan and

De Morgenzon are also located in the surrounding vicinity. 

 

GPS Coordinates and Map

Latitude:-33.93125  Longitude: 18.7204

 

Gallery

Zevenwacht Manor House

In a setting of unsurpassed tranquillity is the Historic Manor house which has been converted into a delightful country style restaurant.

 

The tastefully decorated Zevenwacht Restaurant, located within a turn of the

19th Century Cape Dutch Manor House, portrays both finesse and charm.

Zevenwacht Wine

The Zevenwacht Wine Estate offers more white grape production compared to red grape production which is unusual for the greater Stellenbosch area. The Zevenwacht Estate is however well located along the western periphery with cooler sea breezes better suited for white grape production compared to the warmer traditional Stellenbosch areas. Characterized by good quality, varied soils, the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.



 

Farm Climate

& Soil 

Climate

The farm lies between 160m and 360m above sea level with predominant winter rainfall best classified as a Mediterranean climate. Rainfall is estimated at around 700mm per annum. 

Soil

The soil profiles comprise of weathered sandstone, decomposed granite and sandy loam combinations. These types of soils are generally well suited for wine grape cultivation and adds to the complexity of the wine with specific reference to the Stellenbosch terroir.

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Cellar &

Vineyards

The Wine Cellar

The vineyards of Zevenwacht are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Characterized by good quality, varied soils, the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals. 

The wines of Zevenwacht Estate are distinguished by their finely crafted elegance and classic style. Winemaker, Hagen Viljoen, honors the centuries-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines.

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