Walker Bay Estate
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Stanford's cool-climate wine-and-brewery estate since 2003
About Walker Bay Estate
Founded in 2003 when its first vines were planted near the historic village of Stanford in South Africa's Western Cape, Walker Bay Estate is the winemaking arm of a diversified business built by Welsh-born mining engineer William "Bill" Trew. The vineyards lie in the shadow of the Klein River Mountains, just 9km from the Atlantic Ocean, where decomposed granite, shale and limestone soils combine with a cool maritime climate to give the grapes a long, even ripening period. The first wines were released under the Walker Bay Vineyards label in 2007, and 2012 marked the estate's first vintage from its purpose-built winery. Winemaker Anneke Steenkamp crafts a range spanning Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and the estate's signature red blend, Amesteca — named after the Romanian word for "fusion." The property is also home to Birkenhead Brewery, South Africa's second-oldest microbrewery, founded in 1998, making Walker Bay Estate a rare combined wine-and-beer destination on the Stanford Wine Route.
Who Is This For?
For travelers and wine lovers drawn to South Africa's cooler coastal terroirs, who also enjoy pairing a tasting with craft beer and a relaxed farm-to-table visit on the Stanford Wine Route.
Wines of Walker Bay Estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Walker Bay Estate founded?
- The estate's first vines were planted in 2003, with its inaugural wines released under the Walker Bay Vineyards label in 2007 and the first estate-grown vintage from its purpose-built winery following in 2012.
- Who founded Walker Bay Estate?
- The estate is part of a business built by Welsh-born mining engineer William "Bill" Trew, who also established South Africa's second-oldest microbrewery, Birkenhead Brewery, on the same property in 1998.
- What makes Walker Bay Estate's terroir distinctive?
- The vineyards sit just 9km from the Atlantic Ocean in soils of decomposed granite, shale and limestone, and the cool maritime climate gives the grapes a long, gentle ripening season.
- What is Amesteca?
- Amesteca is Walker Bay Estate's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend. The name comes from the Romanian word for "fusion," reflecting the estate's blend of winemaking and brewing traditions.
- Can visitors do more than taste wine at the estate?
- Yes — Walker Bay Estate is also home to Birkenhead Brewery and an on-site restaurant, making it a combined wine, beer and dining destination on the Stanford Wine Route.