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For five generations already the Du Toit family has called Knolfontein home. The farm lies in the Riebeek Valley, at the foothills of the famous Kasteelberg.

21/10/2026

At Knolfontein, we're quite partial to a proper Sunday roast. Especially when there's a bottle of our Cinsaut on the table.

Cinsaut's naturally moderate tannins and bright acidity make it a particularly good partner for food. The juicy red cherry and raspberry fruit complement the richness of slow-roasted meat, while a subtle savoury character picks up beautifully on those browned, caramelised edges. And that fresh finish? Just what you want to cut through the richness of buttery mash and gravy.

A good example of why a lighter-bodied red can be every bit as satisfying at the lunch table.

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15/10/2026

Long before Knolfontein had its own label, the Du Toit family was growing grapes that found their way into some exceptional South African w**es.

In the late 1990s, a w**e made from Knolfontein fruit was among South Africa's gold medal winners at the international Chardonnay du Monde competition.

In 1998, Pieter du Toit's father received the award for the region's best vineyard block. Ten years later, Pieter received the very same honour.

It's quite a track record for a family that has been farming at the foot of the Kasteelberg since 1907.

Today, Knolfontein's grapes remain sought after by other w**emakers, with Pieter selecting a small portion of the harvest for the family's own range of Chenin Blanc, Cinsaut and Shiraz.

The label may be relatively young. The experience behind it certainly isn't.

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12/10/2026

Knolfontein is the name of the farm, and also the name you'll find on Pieter du Toit's bottles of Chenin Blanc, Cinsaut and Shiraz.

A knol is an Afrikaans word for a tuber or a rounded, bulbous growth underground. A rather fitting name for a farm where so much starts with the soil.

Three w**es, all grown on land Pieter knows like the back of his hand.

If you haven't discovered Knolfontein yet, you can find all three w**es in the online shop: knolfonteinw**es.co.za/shop/

02/10/2026

Knolfontein Chenin Blanc comes from the same Kasteelberg soils as our Cinsaut and Shiraz, and with the Swartland starting to feel decidedly more like summer, it’s the bottle we’re quite happy to see coming out of the fridge.

Come taste it with Pieter on the farm by appointment on Saturdays, or make sure there are a few bottles waiting in your own fridge.

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28/09/2026

Some w**es you know by reputation. Others you discover - and wonder why it took you so long.

Knolfontein w**es are grown at the foot of the Kasteelberg, where the Du Toit family has farmed for five generations. The range is small: Chenin Blanc, Cinsaut and Shiraz. Three w**es from the same place, each with its own story to tell.

If Knolfontein is new to you, perhaps it’s time to change that.

Order online, or come taste with Pieter on the farm by appointment on Saturdays: 076 834 3017

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22/09/2026

If you’re heading to the Riebeek Valley for the long weekend, here’s one more stop to add to your plans.

Time Out Cape Town has included Knolfontein among its 16 best w**e estates for tasting Shiraz in the Cape Winelands.

And if you know Knolfontein, you’ll know the tasting is a little different. On Saturdays, Pieter welcomes guests to the farm by appointment to taste the w**es where they’re made, usually with his plankie-steak coming off the fire alongside them.

A good excuse to get off the busy festival route for an hour, taste some proper Swartland Shiraz and spend a little time on the farm.

Read the Time Out article here: https://www.timeout.com/cape-town/things-to-do/best-w**e-estates-for-shiraz

Saturday tastings by appointment.

08/09/2026

Why does Chenin Blanc do so well in the Swartland?

It’s a variety well suited to warm, dry conditions - and in the Swartland, that matters. Chenin can hold onto its natural acidity while developing flavour as it ripens, giving w**es that are fresh but certainly not short on character.

At Knolfontein, it’s also a variety Pieter knows from the vineyard up. Farmed here, made here, and very much at home here.

If there’s a Swartland Chenin-shaped gap in your w**e rack, you know where to find us.

Shop Knolfontein Chenin Blanc online:
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02/09/2026

The Du Toit family has farmed Knolfontein since 1907.

Today, Pieter is the fifth generation to work this land - drawing on knowledge built over more than a century of seasons.

That kind of experience matters. In the vineyard, and ultimately, in the w**e.

And if you’d like to taste for yourself, you’ll find our w**es online.

19/08/2026

The vines are waking up.

That’s what Pieter is seeing at Knolfontein at the moment, with the vines already showing that they’re ready to bud.

The Swartland has had dry, relatively warm weather towards the end of winter, and those conditions have brought the first signs of the new growing season a little earlier than usual.

It’s an important stage to watch. Once bud-burst begins, the focus shifts to the conditions that follow - from available soil moisture and spring rainfall to temperatures as the new shoots develop.

There’s a long way to go before harvest 2027, but for Pieter, this is where keeping a close eye on the next vintage begins.

And if you’re joining us for a Saturday tasting at Knolfontein, it’s a particularly interesting time to see what’s happening in the vineyards for yourself.

Saturday tastings by appointment.

13/08/2026

The weekend is almost here, and there’s plenty to look forward to.

There’s rugby on the horizon, some old rivals back on South African soil, and more than enough reason to settle in for some good viewing.

And for the glass? Knolfontein Shiraz, of course.

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Address

Knolfontein Farm, Station Road
Riebeek-Wes
7306

Website

https://knolfonteinwines.co.za/

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