De Krans Wines

19/06/2026

*Port-style wine series: video 5*

The first featured port-style wine in the range is the De Krans Cape Pink. Did you know De Krans produced the first Pink Port in South Africa in 2008? This wine is delicious in winter but also great in Summer as a lighter style port, perfect to use as a cocktail mixer.

17/06/2026

Port-style wine series *video 4*

What's in a name? Are we still allowed to call in "port" in South Africa? If not, is it still made in the same style and from the same grapes? Our winemaker, Christoff, explains. 🍷

16/06/2026

Winter afternoons in the Karoo call for something deep and grounding.

A glimpse into a sensory afternoon spent in collaboration with De Krans Wines - where heritage meets the quiet chill of the season. The sharpness of the Montagu air finds its counterpoint in rich, slow-poured warmth.
Pour a glass, watch the shadows lengthen, and warm up from the inside out.

16/06/2026

11/06/2026

Have you visited the Douro valley in Portugal? Although much bigger than Calitzdorp, the similarities between the two terroirs are undeniable. De Krans port-style wines are made from portuguese grape varietals planted on the farm such as Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barocca. You even get white portuguese varietals such as Verdelho - one of our delicious, dry white wines available as well.

10/06/2026

In the second video of our port series, Christoff explains the short and sweet difference between a wine and a port-style wine. Did you know the difference?

09/06/2026

🏃‍♂️🌿 CALITZDORP EXPRESSED TRAIL RUN – 13 JUNE 2026 🌿🏃‍♀️

YES! We are ready! 🙌

Even after all the rain we received, we are happy to announce that our beautiful trail routes have dried out and are looking great! 🌦️➡️☀️

A few small alterations here and there were made to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable trail experience — and we can’t wait to welcome you this weekend! 🏔️👟

Get ready for a day of adventure, fresh air, amazing views, and the unique beauty of Calitzdorp. 🍇⛰️

A HUGE shout-out to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible — we appreciate your support! 🙏👏

See you on the trails! 🏃‍♂️🔥


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09/06/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show results:

2015 Cape Vintage Reserve - 97 points and Gold Medal
2021 Cape Vintage Reserve - 93 points
2024 Verdelho - 91 points

Congratulations to the whole team involved. We look forward to share the rest of the season's results with you.

08/06/2026

Winter is here, and it is the perfect time to talk all things port-style wines. De Krans, traditionally known for their award-winning port-style wines, is situated in Calitzdorp, the port capital of South Africa along the Route 62 in the Klein Karoo region. Join us over the next few weeks for a series of video clips with our winemaker, Christoff de Wet as he takes us through the port-style wine range and share interesting information about the when, where and how of enjoying port-style wines this winter.

22/05/2026

We are so excited to welcome you to the farm from 13-14 June 2026 for the Calitzdorp Expressed Festival. From music, trail running through the vineyards, cellar tours, to enjoying a wine tasting at the tasting room, there is something for everyone as we celebrate the beauty, hospitality and quality wines of Calitzdorp.

Please see our program below for Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June:

* Saturday 13 June *

• Expressed Trail Run – Enjoy a 5km, 10km, or 21km walk/run set against the stunning backdrop of the De Krans vineyards and along the Gamka river. Registration and late entries will take place from 7.30 – 9am. Beautiful finisher medals await all participants, with lots of wine prizes up for grabs. Visit https://jakhalsevents.co.za for more information and to enter the race

• Cellar Tours - Enjoy an exciting and insightful wine cellar tour with a wine tasting and food pairings presented by winemaker, Christoff de Wet.

Tour 1: starts at 10am (duration of 2 hours)
Tour 2: starts at 2pm (duration of 2 hours)

Tours are R250 per person with limited space available of 15 people per tour so be sure to book your spot as soon as possible.

• Enjoy live music by Thelma Heyns from 11am – 4pm

*Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June*

• Taste about 20 quality wines from De Krans at the tasting room.

Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm

• Enjoy a breakfast, lunch or cheese platter at the De Krans Bistro with inside and outside seating.

Saturday: 7.30am – 5pm (kitchen closes at 4.30pm)
Sunday: 8am – 5pm (kitchen closes at 4.30pm)

For general enquiries and cellar tour bookings, please contact us at 044 2133 314 or [email protected].

For Tasting room enquiries, please contact us at 044 2133 314 or [email protected]

For Bistro enquiries and bookings (please note we will not take bookings for Saturday) please contact us at 078 040 0635 or [email protected]