The Story of Weltevrede

Located in the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley near Bonnievale, Weltevrede Wine Estate has been a family-run establishment for over a century. The estate's roots trace back to 1912 when Klaas Jonker purchased the land and planted the first vineyards. His son, Japie Jonker, began producing wine in 1933, and today, Philip Jonker, the current owner, continues this proud tradition. Philip is especially dedicated to crafting exceptional Chardonnay wines that reflect the estate's heritage.

The Terroir of Weltevrede

Weltevrede Wine Estate benefits from a unique terroir that has been nurtured since 1912. Nestled between a hill and the Breede River, the estate features a variety of soil types, from rocky bedrock to sandy loam. The river provides a refreshing breeze during hot summer afternoons, helping to cool the vines and enhance the quality of the grapes. Philip Jonker skillfully utilizes this diverse terroir to create wines that truly represent the essence of Weltevrede.

Innovative Wines

Weltevrede Wine Estate is known for its creative approach to winemaking and its stunning natural surroundings. Established as a wine brand in the 1940s, Weltevrede is one of South Africa's oldest continuously family-owned wineries, with its trademark registered in February 1950. Over the years, the estate has built a reputation for innovation in wine production. The name 'Weltevrede' translates to 'well satisfied' in Afrikaans, reflecting the joy they hope to bring to every wine lover who enjoys a bottle of their wine.

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Alexander Ellersiek
January 25, 2025
A top-notch winery with a superb restaurant and excellent service. You can buy wine directly and take it home in superb packaging. The food is excellent, with excellent wine pairings.
Michelle Du Toit
October 4, 2024
Although that im a local in Bonnievale this estate is Absolutely breathtaking heaven on earth. The wines are all stunning my absolute favorite will be the Brut The Ring and Poet's Prayer. Donovin is fantastic and we could see how passionate he is in hes job and wines. I would definitely recommend a tour with him. He explains all the wines with so much love and detail. Very friendly and professional. Hes a true Gem to the winery.
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Location

Location R317, Langeberg NU, Western Cape 6705, South Africa

Region

Cape Winelands, Cape South Coast, South Africa

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Visiting Hours

Monday - Saturday
08:30 - 17:00
Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Sparkling Wine

Grape varieties

Chardonnays
Merlot
Syrah

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Smilie 5524
Reviewed on February 20, 2025

The restaurant is outstanding and not overpriced. You should definitely have lunch there.

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Alexander Ellersiek
Reviewed on January 25, 2025

A top-notch winery with a superb restaurant and excellent service. You can buy wine directly and take it home in superb packaging. The food is excellent, with excellent wine pairings.

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Zeldi de Beer
Reviewed on January 18, 2025

I was surprised by the beauty and atmosphere of this estate. Beautifully kept from the moment you enter. There are two tasting rooms, one with a more luxurious feel where you can taste the Cap Classique. The other is a bit more relaxed but with a range of wines to choose from. Deli and restaurant on the premises. Worth to add as a stop, make sure of operating hours.

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Sybz Solomons
Reviewed on December 31, 2024

We are visiting Bonnievale and found this place on Google maps. It was a very hot day, we did the normal wine tasting, although we saw that there was an actual tour, for this you would need to book. Wish we were aware of this! There is a delightful deli where you can purchase a variety of goodies. We were also told by our gracious host that we could get cheese etc if we wished to pair our wines. Lots of shady spots to sit, and our little doggie was welcome. The Deli offers cold drinks, salads, smoothies and toasties. We had the caeser salad and pastrami ciabatta. The salad was quite salty, the ciabatta a culinary delight, which included sauerkraut! And i need to take sauerkraut every day. What a pleasant surprise. There were mo smoothies available, they said that it was a very hot day, and it sold out quickly. So all in all i would give it 5 stars. Thank you

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Olaf Schmitz
Reviewed on November 22, 2024

We visited Weltevrede Wine Estate yesterday and had a fantastic experience by creating our own Cap Classique. A big thanks to Aneldi for her great guidance. We also tasted 3 excellent Cap Classique from the Estate as well as 3 very good Chardonnays. The Restaurant was already closed but we had 2 great fried pies with Bobotie from the Deli. Weltevrede Wine Estate is highly recommendable!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Weltevrede Wine Estate

Where is Weltevrede Wine Estate located?

Weltevrede Wine Estate is located in Cape Winelands, South Africa

What type of wines does Weltevrede Wine Estate produce?

Weltevrede Wine Estate produces Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Weltevrede Wine Estate?

At Weltevrede Wine Estate, they cultivate Chardonnays, Merlot, Syrah.

What languages do they speak at the Weltevrede Wine Estate?

At Weltevrede Wine Estate they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Weltevrede Wine Estate?

No, Weltevrede Wine Estate is not an organic wine producer.