Stellenzicht

The history of Stellenzicht dates back to 1692, when it was part of a much bigger property granted to the first owner, Barendt Hendrikse, by Governor Simon van der Stel in an area that would later become known as the Stellenbosch district. He named the property Rustenburg although there was already a farm with the same name, but spelled Rustenberg. One can well imagine the confusion the similarity in the names created. According to local legen...

The 227 ha Stellenzicht (of which 101 ha are planted under vine) is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. It lies in a prime wine-growing area known locally for its exceptional terroir as the Golden Triangle. Just a few kilometers from False Bay, these mountain slopes contribute to a variety of meso-climates. Vineyard altitudes on Stellenzicht vary from 100 m to 400 m above sea level. False B...

Since the 1980s wines with a strong identity have been produced on Stellenzicht which appeal to both traditionalists and proponents of the modern international style. The cellar’s massive bulk-blending facilities conform to the highest international standards. At the same time provision has been made for the vinification of experimental batches in small stainless-steel fermentation tanks. The cellar, with its clean lines and streamlined operat...

Since the early 1990s, Stellenzicht has been considered one of the top wine farms in the Cape Winelands. Over the years, winemaker Guy Webber has displayed a remarkable ability to coax the best results from his Shiraz and Pinotage grapes, two cultivars for which the winery has built up an enviable reputation. If any proof was needed: his 2008 Golden Triangle Shiraz came away from the 2012 Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada with a gold medal,...