Eenzaamheid Wines

06/10/2026

Have you ever wondered where the name Eenzaamheid comes from?

The farm was named in 1693, when the 60 km journey to Cape Town required a good horse and a full day’s travel. Its remote position inspired the Dutch name “Eenzaamheid”, meaning loneliness or solitude.

Cape Town no longer feels quite so far away, but the name still suits a place shaped by open land, old vines and the unhurried rhythm of farm life.

A small piece of Cape history, still very much alive in Agter-Paarl.

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10/09/2026

A gold moment for our Shiraz.

We’re very proud to share that the Eenzaamheid Shiraz has been awarded Gold at the Michelangelo International W**e & Spirits Awards.

Shiraz has long had a special place at Eenzaamheid, and this recognition means a great deal to us. It is a reflection of the work that starts in the vineyard and continues all the way through to the cellar, with patience, care and a respect for what each vintage gives us.

Awards are never the reason we make w**e, but it is always rewarding to see a w**e we believe in recognised among some of the country’s best.

A special thank you to everyone who plays a part in bringing this w**e from vine to bottle.

We’ll happily raise a glass to this one.

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26/08/2026

Some good news from the Eenzaamheid team.

Danwill Arries and Dolf Marang recently represented the farm in the Cape Metro round of the Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards. Dolf entered the Junior Management category, while Danwill, Janno’s right-hand man in the cellar and kraal, entered Animal Production and was named the winner of his category.

Danwill will now go through to the provincial judging in September. We are very proud of both men and the work they do at Eenzaamheid. Congratulations, Danwill. We will all be behind you in the next round.

19/08/2026

“This is an absolute cracker of a w**e, punching way above its weight. Pure gold!”

That was Frikkie of the producer guide’s verdict on our Chenin Blanc 2024 in this year’s Vino Camino tasting booklet. We were rather pleased with that one.

We spent the weekend in Prince Albert for the third annual Vino Camino, at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains. Prince Albert does things at its own pace. People stop to talk, there is always another w**e to taste and nobody seems in too much of a hurry. That is why Vino Camino is one of our favourite w**e weekends.

On our table were the Vin Blanc 2025, Chenin Blanc 2024, Cinsaut 2025, Grenache Noir 2025, Cuvée 2023 and Shiraz 2023. Around it were familiar faces, new people and plenty of honest conversation about w**e, farming and our dryland vineyards in Agter-Paarl.

Thank you to the Vino Camino team, the people of Prince Albert and everyone who stopped to taste with us.

If you joined us at Vino Camino, which Eenzaamheid w**e was your favourite?

05/08/2026

Last week was a busy and rewarding one on the road for us.

The week commenced with our annual Cape Town trade show hosted at The Wi******er Boutique Hotel in Sea Point, where we had the opportunity to connect and share our w**es with members of the w**e trade.

On Tuesday, we travelled to Cape St Francis for an intimate tasting with Nevermind, hosted inside the iconic Seal Point Lighthouse. It was undoubtedly one of the most unique and memorable venues in which we’ve had the pleasure of showcasing our w**es.

The journey continued with a pairing dinner at Walkers Beach in Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday, followed by another wonderful pairing dinner at 101 Meade in George on Thursday.

A sincere thank you to every restaurant, chef, trade partner and w**e lover who welcomed us along the way and shared a glass of Eenzaamheid with us. It was a memorable week filled with exceptional food, fine w**e and great company.

29/07/2026

The Eenzaamheid & Koopmanskraal Fairtrade Committee recently donated raincoats and school shoes to learners in need at selected schools in Agter-Paarl.

These practical donations will help children arrive at school warm and dry, with dignity and confidence.

We extend our sincere thanks to the members of the Fairtrade Committee who helped make this possible and we are grateful that our Fairtrade programme enables us to support the community we call home.

17/06/2026

Dryland farming is part of who we are at Eenzaamheid.

Through the Dryland Project, researchers and industry partners are working across 10 sites in 3 countries, looking at how vines perform in water-limited vineyards. The project, funded by the French National Research Agency, studies 5 grape varieties across different climates, soils and farming realities.

Here on the farm, our dryland Chenin Blanc and Syrah form part of the research. By monitoring both younger and older vines, we’re learning more about how these vineyards adapt, endure and continue to produce fruit with character in our conditions.

It’s a privilege to contribute to work that speaks so closely to the future of farming, and to the resilience of dryland vines.

11/06/2026

On Monday, we welcomed a group from the w**e trade and hospitality industry to Eenzaamheid for a Masterclass and Lunch.

The group included restaurateurs, retail owners, w**e shop managers, chefs, sommeliers and w**e stewards.

Thank you to everyone who made the time to visit the farm, taste through the w**es and spend the afternoon with us. It was good to have such honest conversations around the table and to share a little more of what we do here at Eenzaamheid.

We appreciate the interest and support, and look forward to seeing where our w**es are poured, sold and enjoyed next.

03/06/2026

We had a wonderful time at the annual Stoep Tasting in the charming Karoo town, Graaff-Reinet!

It was a busy few days, with full glasses, familiar faces and plenty of good conversations along the way. We are so grateful for the lovely feedback from clients and the support shown to our w**es and olives over the weekend.

Our olives have become such a special part of the Eenzaamheid table and were once again a big hit, even with a regular canine friend.

We saw old friends, made new ones, and were reminded once again why Stoep Tasting is one of the highlights on our calendar.

Thank you to everyone who stopped, tasted, chatted, bought w**e, stocked up on olives and shared in the weekend with us; we are already looking forward to next year.

09/04/2026

We were recently featured in a story about small batch w**es on w**e.co.za. Thank you for including us in this article!

You can read more about it here:

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