
About
As the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley, De Wetshof has become known internationally as South Africa’s eminent Chardonnay House. The De Wet family’s winemaking heritage can be traced back to 1694 when the first De Wets arrived at the Cape. Danie de Wet, proprietor and cellarmaster, is assisted by sons Johann (viticulture and marketing) and Peter (winemaker). De Wetshof’s wines express the uniqueness of the soils of the Estate and meticulous attention to detail, while state-of-the-art technology ensures that the work in the cellar complements the gifts of nature’s vineyards.
Limestone Hill Chardonnay
Robertson Valley
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Millions of years ago termite colonies built nests in the Robertson Valley of South Africa. Over time these piles became calcified making for high limestone content in the soils of the Breede River Valley. 100% Chardonnay, 100% stainless steel, 100% elegant drinkability. Citrus, green apple, minerality.
Scores
2021 Wine & Spirits, 91 Best Buy - February 2022
2021 Wine Spectator, 90 Smart Buy - February 2022
2021 James Suckling 90 - December 2021
Bon Vallon Chardonnay
Robertson Valley
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This 100% Chardonnay from three distinct vineyard blocks in the 'good valley' (Bon Vallon) is also made exclusively in stainless steel with 10 months of aging on its fine lees. Citrus, wild flowers, balanced.
Scores
2022 Tim Atkin MW 90 - March 2022
2021 Wine Spectator 91 - August 2022
2021 Vinous 90 - November 2021
Lesca Chardonnay
Robertson Valley
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This vineyard's soil is calcareous with a high concentration of rock and clay. Also 100% Chardonnay, this wine is barrel fermented and aged in one, two, and three year old French oak. Citrus, nutty, elegant.
Scores
2021 Tim Atkin MW 92 - September 2022
2021 Wine Spectator 92 - August 2022
2020 Decanter 95 - July 2021
Bateleur Chardonnay
Robertson Valley
Harvest & Vintage Notes
One of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in all of South Africa, this flagship wine is named after one of Africa's majestic birds of prey. Gravel soils rich in limestone and clay allow this single vineyard to shine. Barrel fermented and aged in older French oak. Citrus, pear, ageworthy.
Scores
2017 Wine Spectator 91 - March 2020
2017 Decanter 95 (GOLD) - January 2020
2017 Tim Atkin MW 93 - January 2019