The Vriesenhof Vineyards
The south facing slopes of the vineyards give Vriesenhof all the advantages needed to produce wines of exceptional character and quality. Situated at varying altitudes, they are exposed to the cool coastal breezes from False Bay, their soils consisting mostly of decomposed granite and Malmesbury shale.The hilltop is home to Pinotage bush vines, the rich shale soil enhancing the fruity flavours in the Pinotage grapes.

Merlot and Cabernet Franc are planted on the sides of the slopes, and Pinot Noir planted very low down on the south facing slopes, where there are less hours of sun. This combination of soil, rootstock and clonal selection, plus a thorough understanding of meso and microclimates, are all essential ingredients in growing grapes to produce quality wines with different and unique personalities.
 

The Talana Hill Single Vineyard
This south-west facing triangular single vineyard is home to Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The two red culitvars are located lower down in the vineyard where there are more sedimentary elements woven into the gravelly soil with its clay sub-base. Only single clones have been selected for this vineyard producing wines that are earthy, complex and uncompromising. These wines display the individual characteristics of their origin with flavours that evolve gracefully over time.

Stellenbosch and the Paradyskloof Valley have always been very close to
Jan Boland Coetzee’s heart. It’s where he first took to the rugby fields and
it’s where he raised his family. Jan has always felt that these hills reward
one for hard work, that they always give something back. He feels very
fortunate to be able to devote his life’s energy to producing wine here.

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