Just 1 hours’ drive north of Cape Town between the towns of Darling and Malmesbury, Cloof Wine Estate sits at the end of a 5 kilometre long scenic dirt road, lined with vineyards, cattle and prolific birdlife.

The Afrikaans word “Kloof” has a similar origin to the English word “cleft” and refers to a gap or gorge between two hills. Our version is spelled with a “C” in the old-fashioned Dutch way and the logo symbolises the contours of a ploughed hillside.

Cloof’s oldest surviving vines were planted in 1966 with additional plantings in 1976 and 1987. The cellar was completed in 1998 and our first wines were released in 1999. The estate has been under the same ownership for the last two decades and the vineyard area now covers nearly 4000 hectares, coupled with the neighbouring farm, ‘Burgherspost’.

Cloof wines are known for their rich, bold flavours with clearly defined fruit characteristics. We are recognised globally as a leading wine brand known for its quality and innovation. The long list of accolades awarded by the likes of Platter’s, Decanter, Michelangelo, Veritas and NWC is testimony to the hard work and passion the wines are created with. We are also one of only 50 wine producers in South Africa recognized by the WWF as Biodiversity Conservation Champions. We look forward to welcoming you!