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Knorhoek lies some 200
- 380 meters above sea level on the gently
sloping foothills of the Simonsberg mountain,
and is part of the world-renowned Stellenbosch
wine region. With its characteristic russet-red
oak leaf soils and favourable aspects (warm
north-facing slopes for traditional red
cultivars and sea breeze-cooled western slopes
for slower-maturing whites), Knorhoek is ideally
situated for growing fine wines.
The estate today has 105 ha of vineyards, with
85% under state-of-the-art drip irrigation,
computerised and regulated according to soil
probe data. Over the last 6 years the farm has
undergone sweeping changes, with as much as 60
ha being replanted with superior, disease-
resistant rootstock. The attractive old wine
cellar is constantly being upgraded in order to
maintain the high quality of Knorhoek wines.
At Knorhoek, only a selected 15% of the grape
production is used for labelled estate wines.
The balance is sold to well-known wineries.
The result - consistently top quality
wines that remain value for money wherever they
are enjoyed.
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Knorhoek proudly
supports the Biodiversity &
Wine Initiative.
The BWI is a pioneering partnership
between the South African wine industry
and the conservation sector.
The vision is to protect and conserve
our unique natural heritage within the
Cape Winelands – an outstanding place
with iconic species whilst maintaining
living, productive landscapes.
More info
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