Kaapzicht

 Kaapzicht Estate is a family-run winery in the Stellenbosch district of South Africa. 

Kaapzicht Estate - A True Family Business

The name "Kaapzicht" comes from the fantastic view from our hills over Cape Town and Table Mountain. The Steytler family has farmed here since 1946, Danie and his younger brother George are now the third generation owners of the estate.

Each member of the family has his job

George is the viticulturist and takes care of the vineyards, building maintenance and vehicles. His wife Mandy rents out a venue for weddings and parties as well as a small guest house. Danie (the oldest of the two brothers) oversees finances and everything that happens in the winery, and also helps with local sales and marketing in South Africa. His son Danie Junior joined the family business as winemaker in February 2009. He has a degree in enology and viticulture from Stellenbosch University. His wife also works in the family business and she is responsible for all sales in South Africa. Danie's wife is the export marketing manager and helps grow the export markets.

Dream conditions in the vineyard

The unirrigated vineyards are grown on ancient weathered granite soils on the northwestern slopes of the Bottelary Hills (warm, direct sunlight), 30 km from the Atlantic Ocean (cool sea breezes), and thus have a perfect combination of everything needed for full-bodied, fruity wines. On 190 hectares, 70% are red varieties

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Shiraz
• Pinotage
• Cinsaut
• Cabernet Franc
• Petit Verdot
• Malbec and
• Pinot Noir

and 30% white varieties (mainly Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, some Muscat d'Alexandrie and even less Chardonnay) are grown. All wines are made from our own grapes, grown on our own property and vinified in the winery. As a result, consistent quality is guaranteed. The wines are aged in steel tanks and wooden barrels.

Philosophy of Kaapzicht Estate

Danie Steytler and his son, make their wines exactly the way they want to drink them: full-bodied, round and fruity wines, with good structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. At the same time, they are constantly trying to improve their wines. Improvement is also the key word for the responsibility that the winery feels for the upliftment of their farmers and their families. Thus, 120 people still live with them on the farm. Since most of the young people have not finished school because of the cost, Üaaüzicht  began in 2002 to pay all the bills for all 42 children of the staff.