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The vineyards and farmland around Stettyn Cellar are steeped in history and
tradition and represent one of the longest established family legacies in South Africa.
Governer Chavonnes of the Dutch East India Company gave out Stettyn, the original farm, in 1714. |
The farm was however only inhabited in the mid-1700's and the restored Cape Dutch Homestead, dating back to 1777, was the original house of the first permanent settlers.
The ancestors of the present owners, the Botha's, acquired the farm in 1818, and the Botha family have lived on the land for 8 generations. Stettyn Cellar is owner managed & consists out of the following producers/members whom all serve on the Board of Directors:
Stettyn Vineyards (George & Hendrik Botha)
Stettyn Estate (TC Botha; Anthonie Botha & Johannes Botha)
Jonkersrivier (Philip Botha)
Die Hoek (Hendrik Griessel)
La Montagne Trust (Dr.P.Nel-not director)
Wine was made on the individual farms from the late 1800's until the 1950's.
Resources were however pooled and a modern cellar was built, which received its first grapes in 1964. Winemaking was therefor centralized and facilities improved, which resulted in a significant leap forward in terms of quality. Barrel maturation for varieties such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage became a focus area as well as the serious science of making good Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
The total area under vines are 364 hectares & produces about 6000 tons of grapes per year. We do not export under the Stettyn label, but are a shareholder/member of the leading export brand: First Cape(based in Simmondium-Franschhoek). The majority of our wines are sold in bulk to First cape and exported to the UK market. The Stettyn winelist consist of the Millstone and Signature Reserve range. The Millstone Range are "value for money" wines made for everyday enjoyment. The Signature Reserve Range are full bodied, wood matured wines made for aging potential. Stettyn has a joint-venture to supply wine for the Felicité Range,which is owned by Newton Johnson Wines.
The area is blessed with a favourable climate for the production of quality grapes, characterized by cold winters inducive to effective vine dormancy and moderate summers aiding long slow ripening.
A small team of dedicated wine farmers, guided by winemaker Albie Treurnicht, has combined a quality first approach with innovative winemaking and is rapidly transforming Stettyn Cellar into an outward looking wine business.
Our Wines Are Available At The Following Outlets:
Worcester: Kaap Agri - 023 342 2335
Villiersdorp: Tops - 028 840 0926
Hermanus: Wine Village - 028 316 3988
Caledon: Dassiesfontein Padstal - 028 214 1475
Villiersdorp: Moonlight Market (Oct - Feb: every 1st Friday of the month) - aphrodisiacshack@gmail.com
Aphrodisiac Shack - 083 682 5030, aphrodisiacshack@gmail.com
Online: Cybercellar - info@cybercellar.com
The Perfect family daytrip!
Bring your picnic baskets, unwind after a stressed week and relax with a chilled bottle of Stettyn wine in the tranquil vineyards and surroundings.
Stettyn Cellar is located 100km from Cape town.
Directions:
Cape Town - N2 - Grabouw - Route 43 towards Worcester |
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