Boschrivier Wine Estate
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Family-run Overberg boutique winery famed for its award-winning Shiraz.
About Boschrivier Wine Estate
Boschrivier Wine Estate is a family-owned boutique winery in the Akkedisberg Valley at the foot of the Klein River Mountains, on the R326 about 17km from Stanford in the Overberg. Paediatrician Dr Theo de Villiers converted his grandfather's wheat and onion farm into vineyards in 1998, planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz on virgin shale soils; the first bottle of Boschrivier Shiraz was released in 2001 and the estate has since built a reputation for full-bodied, well-balanced, award-winning Shiraz (the 2002 vintage earned 3.5 stars in the John Platter Wine Guide and a Bronze at the Veritas Awards). The estate today also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc. The De Villiers family, descendants of French Huguenots who settled in the Cape in 1689, run the property across two farms: Remhoogte, whose converted manor house houses the tasting room and coffee shop, and Boschkloof, which offers self-catering accommodation. The estate's motto, 'la main à l'oeuvre' (hand at work), reflects its small-batch, hands-on approach; Ficky de Villiers represents the third generation of the family to continue the winemaking legacy.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine lovers seeking authentic, small-batch South African Shiraz and Cape Blends, and for travelers wanting a quiet farm-stay experience combined with wine tasting near Stanford's Walker Bay wine route.
Wines of Boschrivier Wine Estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who founded Boschrivier Wine Estate?
- Paediatrician Dr Theo de Villiers founded the estate in 1998, converting his grandfather's wheat and onion farm in the Akkedisberg Valley into vineyards.
- What is Boschrivier best known for?
- The estate is best known for its full-bodied, well-balanced Shiraz, produced since the first 2001 vintage and recognized with a Platter's rating and a Veritas Bronze award.
- Which grape varieties does Boschrivier grow?
- Boschrivier grows Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon on virgin shale soils, and also produces Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Can visitors stay overnight at Boschrivier?
- Yes, the estate's Boschkloof farm offers self-catering accommodation units for guests wanting a rural countryside stay near Stanford.
- What does the estate's motto mean?
- Boschrivier's motto, 'la main à l'oeuvre', is French for 'hand at work', reflecting the De Villiers family's hands-on, small-batch approach to winemaking.