Hermanuspietersfontein Wines
Hermanus Pieters arrived in a small fishing village and turned it into a town in 1855, and that is where this long name stems from for this quirky winery. They are known for their relaxed attitude - not taking themselves seriously while taking what they do, very seriously. The Dossier team and friends agree, these are of the very best wines this country produces.
Let’s take you for a tour:
Plaas: (Farm)
“Where is Sondagkloof?” A bit off the beaten track, nestled in nature in the heart of South Africa’s cool climate premium wine producing region is where you’ll find this special peace of earth. 380Ha of unspoilt valleys covered in fynbos, it offers 360° mind pleasing views from its viewing deck in the mountains. With only 65Ha under vineyards, farming mainly Bordeaux varietals, where grapes from here grow under conditions 2° cooler than the average Walker Bay temperatures, is what earned its wines Wine of Origin Sondagskloof status. Hiking, cycling, birding, small game, farm accommodation and listening to the bleating flock of sheep makes braaiing with glass of wine in hand even more special. Home from home? Smile Mêrim Smile...
Tasting Room:
You’ll find the wine cellar with the longest Afrikaans name in the world hidden at the end of a cul-de-sac in The Village, on the corner of the R43 and the R320. What brand of wine would use a sheep as it’s spokesperson? The one and only Hermanuspietersfontein. Why? They claim were it not for Hermanus Pieters, the Dutch teacher after whom the village was named in 1855, and his flock of sheep, they’d have no name! Specializing in Bordeaux varietals grown on their cool climate Sondagskloof farm, its wines all wear quirky Afrikaans names. Why? Because whilst they’re serious about making good wine, they don’t take themselves too seriously. Their view on life in the wine business? Smile Mêrim Smile...
Die Markie:
Looking for the Smallest Little Market in Hermanus? You’ll find Hermanuspietersfontein Wine’s Food and Wine Market tucked away at the end of the cul-de-sac of Village Lane off the R320. If somewhere peaceful where you can kick off your shoes to while a Saturday morning away, savouring a glass of wine and watching the world go by while your breakfast is being prepared, where porcelain plates and stainless steel, much to choose from for breakfast, brunch, lunch and in between nibbling, wine tasting, foot tapping live music and friendly food serving vendors wearing black aprons, all with a white sheep on the chest, where loads of safe, free parking awaits you. What can we say but Smile Mêrim Smile...
