Eikendal Wine Estate

Excellent Wine, Excellent Setting

Situated in the “Golden Triangle” of wine growing, Eikendal vineyards flourish in a mountain and maritime microclimate, ideal for the production of quality wine. Since 1981, the 76 hectare wine farm has been under the ownership of the Saager family from Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss owners recognised the great potential of the area and wasted no time in modernising the existing vineyards and establishing the cellar.

The Helderberg ward, on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain, produces some of the Cape’s finest wines. The cooling effect of the moisture laden sea breezes from nearby False Bay, combined with the excellent soil structure of Eikendal’s vineyards form ideal conditions for growing noble, classic grape varieties. The moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean results in cool afternoons and evenings that are ideal for producing quality grapes.

Unbelievable Terroir

All you have that is completely your own is your piece of land – you need to unlock the key to your land and if you are able to achieve that, it takes you to the next level. Purposeful viticulture and winemaking gave focus to where we want to position our range of wines as a brand, and it became very clear to us that we are able to create something special at Eikendal – what excites us is that we are still not at the peak and that the sky is the limit…great things lie ahead for Eikendal.

Viticulture

The focus in the vineyard is to create maximum fruit and structure in the grape berry with as much concentration as possible – in the cellar it’s all about preserving those flavour we worked so hard for and ensuring we maintain freshness, elegance and finesse. With that focus we have that modern yet old world touch which appeals to palates worldwide. It also shows in our achievements in the sense that it is worldwide and not just focused in one place.

Download viticulture map here.

Minimal Intervention

“Focus begins in the vineyard and is applied through precision viticulture. Every block of vineyard is cultivated in its own unique way to ensure the highest quality grapes are produced. Different trellising and training systems are sometimes implemented on a single variety to ensure the style of wine we want to produce can be obtained with minimum intervention in the cellar. We want to be able to taste the wine in the grapes and carry that so the terroir shines through in the glass.”

- Winemaker // Maryke Botha

GIOVANNI’S @ EIKENDAL

Arriving at Eikendal you are met with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and swept away to a tranquil haven, ideal to revitalise the senses.

We strive in making every stay a memorable one with exceptional yet unpretentious, personalised service and a homely atmosphere,
giving each guest a sense of ownership.

Guest can indulge in a laid-back al fresco breakfast by the pool, soak up the romantic glow of the fireplace, set foot on a hiking trail through the vineyards and visit our cellar to taste award winning wines. At Eikendal Lodge our hospitality is inspiring and warmed by our genuine desire to please.

Visit them here.

Giovanni’s opened its doors nine years ago in Somerset West and today it is celebrated as one of the most popular eateries in the Helderberg region. This has prompted them to find their ‘second home’ at Eikendal to add sumptuous flavour to the Winelands as a relaxed, family-friendly hotspot were excellent food, wine and service, all served up with gorgeous views of the farm, come standard. The restaurant’s extensive wine list showcases our award-winning estate wines, whilst popular dishes include traditional pizzas with a twist, wholesome pastas, and succulent veal along with a variety of other mouth-watering taste sensations to coax the senses.

Buon appetito! Enjoy!

Cucina di Giovanni is open from:

Tuesdays – Saturdays for lunch and dinner
Sundays for lunch only

Contact:

Tel: 021 855 5033
Email: info@giovannicapetown.co.za
Website: www.giovannicapetown.co.za
Facebook: Cucina di Giovanni

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

From Cape Town:

Take the N2 direction Somerset West.
Take the Baden Powell/Stellenbosch Turnoff.
Go past Welmoed Winery.
At the first set of robot at the Lynedoch Petrol Station, take a right into Annandale Road.
The landmark there is the Mooiberge Farmstall with its colourful ‘scarecrows’ and strawberries. At the next robot turn right into the Strand/R44 road, direction Somerset West/Strand.
Eikendal is 1.9 km from this intersection on the left.
Also look out for a big fountain in our dam that is visible from the R44.

Eikendal Vineyards, South Africa

Email: info@eikendal.co.za
Web: www.eikendal.com
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 855 14 22
Fax: +27 (0) 21 855 10 27
Restaurant: +27 (0) 21 855 50 33
P.O Box Address: Eikendal Vineyards Pty (Ltd.), P.O. Box 2261, Dennesig, Stellenbosch, 7601
Physical Address: R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
Eikendal Vineyards, Local

Nico Grobler // Cellarmaster
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 855 1422
EMail: nico@eikendal.co.za
Eikendal Vineyards, International

Christian Saager // International Brand Consultant
Address: Terraconsult AG, Schulstr. 42, 7203 Landquart, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 (0)81 559 47 05
Email: chris@eikendal.com
Skype: chrsaager
Team Eikendal

– Nico Grobler // Cellarmaster, Sales & Marketing – nico@eikendal.co.za
– Maryke Botha // Winemaker – maryke@eikendal.co.za
– Cecile Bridgens // Accounts – accounts@eikendal.co.za
– Lowisa van Kerwel // Logistic Coordinator – logistics@eikendal.co.za
– Lowisa van Kerwel // Local Orders – logistics@eikendal.co.za
– Chantal-Lee van Kerwel // Tasting Room – info@eikendal.co.za
Eikendal Lodge

Telephone: +27 21 855 3617
Fax: +27 21 855 3862
Email: info@eikendallodge.co.za
Web: www.eikendallodge.co.za
Eikendal Restaurant - Function & Conference Facility

Telephone: +27 21 855 50 33
Email: info@giovannicapetown.co.za
Cheetah Outreach Veterinary Facility

Telephone: +27 21 881 32 42
Email: cheetah@intekom.co.za
Website: www.cheetah.co.za

Minimal Intervention

At Eikendal we take this approach in the vineyard, using chemicals only when absolutely necessary. We are fortunate to have a vineyard team that have been on the estate for generations, and are all exceptionally skilled and trained vineyard staff.

We also believe in leaving our cover crops in place, and weed pest control is done manually. We leave the organic material resting on the soil and later work it in, leading to a better aerated and fertilised soil, which cuts down on any pesticides needed.

Awards

At Eikendal we are proud of all the accolades and awards we have received of the last 33 years. We have successfully achieved awards at prestigious South African competitions such as the Nederburg Auction, Veritas, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show and wine guides like Top100 SA Wines and John Platter.

Internationally we have featured amongst many top wines at the Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, IWSC, IWC, Mundus Vini, and Chardonnay du Monde Wine Challenges, to name a few.

Download our latest awards here.

Viticulture

At Eikendal we truly believe that good grapes make for a good wine, and more and more energy goes into our vineyards, with assistant winemaker and farm manager Christo Hanse at the helm.

While some of our vineyards are now in their 30’s and producing stellar wines, we also believe that constantly evaluation vineyard quality will help us identify blocks that need to be replaced and when we do, we only us the best plant material available on the market.

Download viticulture map here.

A Winefarm Focused on Quality

A Lodge With World Class Accommodation

The Eikendal Experience - Unforgettable

Award Winning Wines

Eikendal Vineyards

Unbelievable Terroir

Viticulture

Minimal Intervention

Classic Varieties

Wines

Red Wine

White Wine & MCC

Infused by Earth

Rosé

Awards

Sales & Agents

South Africa (Local)

International

The Eikendal Experience

WINE TASTING

EIKENDAL TASTING CENTRE

GIOVANNI’S @ EIKENDAL

VINEYARD WALKS

PLAYGROUND

Eikendal Lodge

Restaurant Cucina di Giovanni

Social Responsibility

Contact

From Stellenbosch:

From Cape Town:

Winemaking Philosophy

Unbelievable Terroir

Minimal Intervention

Classic Varieties

Awards

Viticulture