Kleinhoekkloof Wines

Lydia Van Rooyen

5 months ago

Tucked away in a hidden valley of the Langeberg Mountains behind Ashton lies the gem of Kleinhoekkloof wines. The owner, Theunis de Jongh, is most welcoming and the visit by appointment only, since the wines are presented with a beautiful platter of charcuterie, the artisinal craft of curing meat. Theunis is skilled and knows his craft and the spread of different types are amazing. I loved the story of how the meat is sourced from a local pig farmer, sustainably sourced. The wines also have a story attached. I love supporting a small cellar where everything is handmade and produced with love. You reach the Cellar with a small winding two-track gravel road towards the end. We tucked into the platters served with fresh ciabatta, home-made green figs, olives, quince jelly an apricot chutney - so delicious, I forgot to take photographs!

Michael Van Rooyen

5 months ago

Some of the best wines you will ever drink. I love spending time here with the winemaker and enjoying his company. For any charcuterie lover, the home made meats and accompaniments are next level good and you will be left wanting more.

Kelly Frost

5 months ago

Visited Kleinhoekkloof Wines recently while on a camping trip and had such a lovely experience. A quick WhatsApp beforehand confirmed we could do a tasting, and the scenic drive from Ashton made it even better. Theunis welcomed us like old friends and made the tasting so personal and memorable. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and we loved hearing about the history of the farm and the stories behind the wines - especially how some were named after his beloved canine companions. We tasted 5 wines for R80 per person, which was excellent value. Each wine was unique, easy to drink, and even more enjoyable knowing the story behind it. The tasting room felt homely and authentic, with lovely gardens and a real working farm atmosphere. We left with a few bottles, including the Obu red blend, and would definitely recommend a visit. Just be sure to book the in-house charcuterie platter (R210 pp) at least 24 hours in advance — we’ll definitely be doing that next time!

Carmen Stander

5 months ago

Wow! Best describes the experience. We were greeted by the owner, and the wine maker who presented the tasting. One of the most informative tasting experience. Bookings are required, but worth it - do yourself a favour and order the Charcuterie as well! 👌👌 Good selection of wines, all made in small batches - advised to buy on the day.

Peter Chong

2 years ago

Small private wine tasting experience. The wine maker even gives you the wine tasting herself. A huge variety of great wines in small batches. No walk-ins and you must make a booking. Do book for a lunch too. It's worth it. A great little gem with pride and passion in wine making. Do note that there about 2km of jeep hilly off road to get to the farm but it is all worth the drive and experience.