Kaapzicht Wine Estate

We are a family owned and run wine estate in the Stellenbosch district, South Africa, which is situated on the 34° Latitude South. The name "Kaapzicht" (Cape View) comes from the fantastic view from our hills over Cape Town and Table Mountain.

PROFILE OF KAAPZICHT ESTATE & FAMILY BUSINESS - By Yngvild Steytler 
INTRODUCTION: 
The Steytler family has farmed here since 1946 and my husband Danie and his younger brother George are the 3rd gen...

Our unirrigated vineyards are grown on old weathered granite soils on the north-western slopes of the Bottelary Hills (warm direct sunlight) , 30 km from the Atlantic Ocean (cool sea breezes) and have thus a perfect combination of everything needed to create full bodied, fruity wines. 
 

On 190 ha (162 ha under vineyards) we grow 70 % red cultivars, (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Cinsaut, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbe...