OUR PHILOSOPHY
The vision at Gabriëlskloof is to produce fine wines that reflect the complexity, richness and diversity of our unique terroir. We strive to do this in the most environmentally friendly way possible, showing respect for our region’s biodiversity at all times.
Our soils do not allow for high yields and all the vineyards on the property have been tended to with the utmost care since day one. All vineyard work is done by hand and sustainability takes precedence in every decision made in the vineyard, as is reflected by our status as a Biodiversity and Wine Champion.
OUR STORY
Gabriëlskloof began with a search. South African entrepreneur Bernhard Heyns spent several years looking for a piece of land that, in his words, would "root him to the spot." In 2001 he found what was then a sheep and canola farm named Avontuur, not an obvious candidate for a wine estate, but the soils told a different story.
It has remained in the Heyns family ever since, with the next generation now leading the estate. Over the years, a dedicated team has grown around them, some of whom have been part of the farm since the very beginning and are central to everything it does. Supporting the local Bot River community has been an important part of the farm's vision from the start.
Peter-Allan Finlayson joined as cellar master in 2014, ushering in a new era for the farm, most notably with the Landscape Series and Projects Range, wines that have routinely featured in critics' top selections in recent years.
