Allesverloren Wine Estate

The history of our Swartland winery dates back to somewhere between 1696 and 1704, when the governor of the Cape left it to a widow named Cloete. This courageous woman was one of the first settlers who ventured into the inhospitable Swartland region. The early settlers were simple people, with only the most limited agricultural equipment and basic necessities to support themselves.

In order to purchase tools or attend church, they had ...

The Allesverloren vineyards creep up the imposing Kasteelberg in the scenic Riebeek Valley of the Swartland. Our vineyards range from 170m - 350m above sea level and benefit from a variance in rainfall of 200mm. Cold and wet winters are followed by warm, dry summers where grapes ripen easily with high concentrations of sugar. The prevailing westerly winds, cool summer afternoons and the shadows of the mountain refresh the vines by late afterno...

Dubbed South Africa's very own "Naked Winemaker" in Swedish newspapers after appearing in flip-flops and poly shorts at a wine tasting, Danie Malan is a down-to-earth winemaker who believes that he is merely a facilitator in the process of transforming good quality grapes into excellent wines. "I am not bigger than the wines I make; I learn more every year. To me, winemaking is a hobby – I don't expect great results, but simply try my best, wa...