DeWaal Wines 

Situated on Uiterwyk Estate in the cool Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, DeWaal Wines has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The experience waiting for the visitor is authentic and understated with personal attention from hands-on management. 

Owned by Lori and Pieter de Waal, this historic family legacy boasts nine generations of passionate winemakers, entirely focused on delighting their patrons by offering exceptional wines. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit. DeWaal's mature vineyards offer grapes that produce deep, rich wines fondly recalled for their consistent quality and enjoyment. 

DeWaal is renowned for the classic style of its Pinotage wines, the only indigenous South African grape variety. CT de Waal, a member of this family, was the first person to make wine from Pinotage grapes in 1941. Uiterwyk is also the home of Top of the Hill Pinotage, made from the oldest Pinotage vines in the world. 

Wine Tasting 

DeWaal Wines is nestled in the picturesque Stellenbosch Kloof valley. Two centuries ago, this historic 1791 Cape Dutch Homestead was the “last outpost” on the road between Cape Town and Stellenbosch. 

The DeWaal wine ranges include magnificent red wines and fruit-driven, low-alcohol whites. The interesting offering here is perhaps a selection of three different Pinotages, made in different styles and at different price points. It starts at the entry-level, easy-drinking Pinotage, to the matured, more complex CT de Waal Pinotage, to the exquisite "Top of the Hill Pinotage", made from the oldest Pinotage vineyard block in the world. 

Experiences 

Apart from the wine tasting, wine and cheese pairing as well as the popular, monthly Top of the Hill Vineyard Walks are all part of the DeWaal experience.