Weltevrede Wynlandgoed
The Jonker family has lived on Weltevrede since 1912.
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The third generation, Lourens Jonker, completed his degree in viniculture and undertook extensive study tours of the wine lands of Europe and California in 1962 before settling down on the farm Weltevrede. After the death of his father in 1969, Lourens took over the 65-ha farm. He subsequently purchased neighboring farms Muscadel (1969), River’s Edge (1981), and Sonop (1999). Today all the farms are consolidated as a 160-hectare estate.
Lourens is one of the pioneering figures of the South African wine industry establishing a legacy as chairman of the KWV and serving on several industry bodies. He also served on boards of companies outside the wine industry, like ABSA and Naspers. He received the National Farmer of the Year Award for South Africa from the Agricultural Writer’s Association of South Africa in 1996. Lourens stepped back recently to leave the estate in the hands of his son, Philip. He now enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle.
Our guide, whose name I unfortunately don't remember, gave an excellent introduction to the world an... - Michael Johnson.
Michael Johnson
Our guide, whose name I unfortunately don't remember, gave an excellent introduction to the world and methods of champagne-making (although we aren't allowed to call it that ;-), followed by a tasting of two very distinctive Cap Classique cuvees and culminating in the disgorgement, corking, sealing and labelling of an actual bottle. Great fun. I only wish we'd had time for the Chardonnay tour.
Michael Johnson experienced the Captivated By Cap Classique
Andrew Pullen
I thought the experience was rather unique. I have visited many vineyards over the years and this had several aspects which were very interesting, especially for someone who is keen on wine and its development and history. If I were to suggest one thing, it would be to adjust the starting time of this event (bringing it forward by an hour or two) enabling guests to subsequently visit the other tasting room at your vineyard, especially as it took us over two hours to reach the venue from where we live in Somerset West.
Andrew Pullen experienced the Captivated By Chardonnay
Johannes Biemans
Fantastic tour, very friendly and expert guide.
Johannes Biemans experienced the Captivated By Cap Classique
Rialet Venter
It was exceptional to experience the Create Cap Classique experience, will recommend it to anyone who passes Weltevrede. We will definitely be back for another one!
Rialet Venter experienced the Create Cap Classique
