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Arendsig Estate Wines

Winery Description

Location and History

Arendsig Wine Farm, a family-run estate, is where Lourens van der Westhuizen was raised. After completing high school in Robertson, he pursued a degree in Agriculture at the Peninsula University of Technology, which included a year and a half of study at Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch. During his time at Elsenburg, he discovered his passion for vineyard management and winemaking. Upon finishing his studies, he gained practical experience in the USA and France before returning home as a fifth-generation farmer to produce Arendsig's first wines.

In 2004, Lourens started crafting single vineyard wines from carefully selected parcels of Shiraz and Chardonnay. That same year, his father entrusted him with a pristine part of the farm to establish a vineyard. The objective was to produce single vineyard wines, each sourced from a specific block that embodies the terroir. The varied soil types in the Southern Robertson Valley, from sandy to rocky, combined with micro-irrigation, contribute to the high quality of the grapes.

The vineyards, planted in an east-to-west orientation, benefit from the region's climate, including morning fog and cooling afternoon breezes. The positioning of the vineyards in relation to the sun and wind direction, along with the favourable climate, enhances the distinctiveness of each block. Their artisanal approach and minimal intervention techniques, which include natural yeasts and neutral vessels for maturation, further improve the balance of these terroir-driven wines, ensuring a wine experience of the highest quality and authenticity.

Lourens' winemaking philosophy focuses on minimal intervention, utilising natural yeasts and neutral vessels for maturation to showcase the unique terroir. The farm's water is sourced from the Du Toitskloof and Ceres mountain ranges. Maturation occurs in neutral vessels to highlight the specific characteristics unique to the site.

Wine Tasting

Arendsig produces wines in two ranges, The Arendsig Estate Range and the Inspirational Range. The Estate Range includes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombar, Shiraz and Pinotage. The Inspirational Range includes Chenin Blanc and Merlot. Also available is Grenache and Viognier.

Restaurant

Accommodation

Arendsig Wine Farm's four self-catering cottages, between the Single Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, offer a serene environment just 100 meters from the Breede River. This tranquil setting provides an ideal weekend or family vacation escape, just 155 kilometres from Cape Town. We invite you to experience the peace and beauty of our farm.
The estate also serves as a venue for weddings and events.

Tours and Activities