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BESTER is a limited range of elegantly crafted Swartland wines. So, do as the Besters do - pour a glass, sit back and enjoy life's more blissful moments.

BESTER is a limited range of elegantly crafted Swartland wines developed by Zakkie Bester, a well-known wine personality who, as proud Swartlander, can trace his roots back to his ancestor Andreas Bester who settled in Malmesbury in the 1700s.

These days Zakkie and his wife Sandra live in Riebeek Kasteel, with outposts in Cape Town and Malmesbury, where their children design roads and bridges, d

ictate fashion trends and fix people's spelling mistakes respectively. The clan has also acquired two strapping sons-in-law and the first member of the next generation joined the party with great fanfare in 2015.

BESTER wines are made for uncomplicated enjoyment.

06/09/2026

5 minutes + 1 tin of chickpeas = hummus SORTED 🧄🍋🥣

Anna-Bet’s Easy Peasy Hummus is exactly what the name promises: simple, affordable and made with just a handful of ingredients. There’s no added oil in the hummus itself, and we like using tahini and Himalayan Herb Salt for plenty of flavour.

Serve it as is, or dress it up with a drizzle of olive oil, paprika and chopped spring onion. Add something crunchy for dipping, pour a glass of BESTER Family Wine, and you’ve got an easy little spread made for sharing 🍷

Here's a fun bit of Bester family trivia: this recipe also appears in the short story anthology, Goed wat gebeur het met mense op plekke. From the pages of a book (filled with family lore!) to the family table!

Full recipe on the blog >> www.besterwines.com/post/anna-bet-s-easy-peasy-hummus

Email [email protected] to get your 🍷 delivered to your door anywhere in South Africa!

27/08/2026

The next generation of BESTERS is growing up fast! 💛

Today we’re celebrating Alexandra, the eldest of the BESTER grandchildren and the eldest daughter of Zakkie and Sandra’s eldest daughter.

At 11, she is already such a wonderfully creative, vibrant and fun-loving little human, with the softest heart to match. We are endlessly proud of the person she is becoming, the things she puts her mind to, and the particular bit of sparkle she brings to our family.

BESTER Family Wines has always been, first and foremost, a family story. And one of the loveliest parts of that story is watching a whole new generation of Besters grow, find their feet and become entirely themselves.

Happy 11th birthday, Alexandra! 🥳🎂💛 May this next trip around the sun be an amazing one!

16/08/2026

Meet the BESTERS! Next up, Oliver Hall 🍷🧱💻

The creative problem-solver who can build just about anything, whether it’s with technology, Lego bricks or a vision for what’s possible.

By day, Oliver Hall/ works in the fast-paced world of next-gen architecture, helping others master the latest tech that’s shaping the industry. If there’s a gadget, app or AI tool worth knowing about, chances are Oliver discovered it first.

At home, he’s husband to Mona and proud dad to twins Emily and Isa. Family time is everything to him, whether he’s tending to the garden, enjoying a gaming session, or simply making memories together at home.

Thoughtful, endlessly curious and always happy to share what he’s learned, Oliver has a knack for making complicated things feel simple. Every family has someone who’s always looking ahead, and in ours, that’s Oliver.

There’s plenty more from the BESTER family still to come. Stay tuned as we continue sharing the people, stories and traditions behind the wines.

12/08/2026

Okay, so we’re a little late, but we’ve got a good excuse! We were busy making memories with the IRL women in our lives over the long weekend...

Here’s to the women who nurture, inspire, create, lead, laugh and love, thank you for making our homes, our communities and our valley such special places to be 🌸🌸🌸

We hope your Women’s Day was filled with good company, delicious food, a glass of your favourite wine and moments that remind you just how appreciated you are.

Happy (belated) Women’s Day from the BESTER Family Wines family 🍷💐

28/07/2026

There's something deeply satisfying about a pot of Bolognese that's been bubbling away over a wood fire all afternoon 🍝🔥🍷

The rich aroma, the slow caramelisation, the generous splash of BESTER Family Red, it's the kind of cooking that turns an ordinary day into a family occasion and fills the house with the promise of a memorable meal.

Jacques Wilhelm Stemmet hearty Bolognese is all about honest ingredients, patient cooking, and making life a little easier. This generous batch doesn't just feed the family tonight. Freeze the rest and you'll have the makings of lasagna, cottage pie, wraps, toasties, tacos and plenty more wholesome meals in the weeks ahead.

One afternoon around the fire, countless family dinners to come. Save this recipe for your next slow Sunday.

Full recipe on the blog >> https://www.besterwines.com/post/jacques-beef-red-wine-bolognese

Email [email protected] to get your 🍷 delivered to your door anywhere in South Africa!

23/07/2026

There’s always something happening out here in the Swartland 🌼🎪🚴

The BESTER Family Wines team keeps its collective ear to the ground to bring you the latest on what’s worth doing in the valley, because some of the best weekends are spent exploring the people, places and traditions that make this corner of the world so special.

Next up, the Riebeek Kasteel Lentefees Basaar!

Join the community on Saturday, 29 August at the Laerskool Riebeek Kasteel Sports Grounds for a day packed with good food, live music and family fun. Expect everything from traditional bazaar stalls, braaivleis and potjiekos to pancakes, fresh produce, trail runs, mountain biking and plenty to keep the little ones entertained.

📍 Laerskool Riebeek Kasteel Sports Grounds, 37 Main Street
📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026

If you're making a day of it in the valley, pop in and join us for a BESTER Family Wines Stoepsit Sessie while you're here.

R150 | LIGHT SNACKS | MAX 6 GUESTS | 48H NOTICE

Email [email protected] to book

21/07/2026

Meet the BESTERS! Next up, Kent Bester 🍷🇿🇦🇮🇪

The Klerksdorp girl who stole Manus' heart and became part of the Bester family.

Our family CA, keeps the numbers in check by day, but her favourite role is being mom to little Zak, who was named after our very own Oupa Zakkie. She and Manus have built a wonderful life together in Dublin, while keeping their South African roots close to their hearts.

Friendly, smiley and full of sunshine, Kent is the kind of person who makes everyone feel welcome. She's always up for an adventure, loves keeping fit and active, and treasures time spent with her much-loved Stocken family, whether they're together in South Africa or catching up from across the world.

She may be a proud soutie from Klerksdorp, but she's become a true Bester in every sense of the word. Kind, dependable and always looking out for the people around her, she's the sort of person every family is lucky to have.

Keen to meet the BESTER crew in person? Come join us on the stoep for a Stoepsit Sessie…

R 150 | LIGHT SNACKS | MAX 6 GUESTS | 48H NOTICE

Email [email protected] to book

Address

14 Sarel Cilliers Street
Riebeek-Kasteel
7307

Telephone

+27828055586

Website

https://www.besterwines.com/

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