The best kept secret of the Garden Route – Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar

Garden Route Wines

This area is not actually known as a wine producing area, yet now that Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar was awarded at the South African Young Wine Show, the best kept secret of the Garden Route is out!

Jantjie Jonker

Winemaker, Jantjie Jonker is proud that 2009 was not only his seventh harvesting season, but also the second year on his own.

Awards presented to Jakkalsvlei by the National Young Wine Show

Jakkalsvlei was awarded champion Hanepoort (2009) and was awarded the HJ Etchell trophy as over all desert wine champion winemaker at the National Young Wine Show. The 2009 Mount Cuvèe (red wine cultivar) won the bronze medal at this year’s Young Wine Show. Altogether 2106 young wines of the 2009 harvest was entered into the competition, of which 17 were South African Champions and 58 were awarded as winners in their category. Gold medals were awarded to 104 young wines, 481 silver medals and 828 bronze medals. The awards were presented at an awards function held at the Goudini Spa. The function was presented by the South African National Wine Union (SANW) the Worcester and Breede River wine producing region, as well as the Agri Expo.

Wines produced at the Jakkalsvlei

Jantjie was involved at the Napa Valley in California at a distillery. He believes that his cellar still has a lot of potential and that top class wines can be produced there. Other wines produced at the Jakkalsvlei cellar include Sauvignon Blanc, Red Muskadel, Rosè (semi-sweet).

Garden Route Wines

Jantjie hopes that he will be able to bring more wines to the market and that his products will grow with the market giving the consumer a larger range of products to choose from.
The wines from the Jakkalsvlei Cellar will be available at restaurants of the Hessequa region, as well as other parts of the Garden Route.

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Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar, Mossel Bay

Garden Route Wine Cellar

Jakkalsvlei Private Wine Cellar is situated at the foot of the majestic mountains surrounding the picturesque village of Herbertsdale on the Garden Route. It is here in Herbertsdale near Mossel Bay where you will find one of the Garden Route’s best kept secrets!

Wine tour in Garden Route

When traveling in the Western Cape of South Africa a wine tour is almost always on the itinerary. Especially in the Cape Wine lands but now Jakkalsvlei in Herbetsdale near Mossl Bay in the Garden Route is a definite must to visit!

Wine tasting in the Garden Route

With the opening of Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar in Herbetsdale near Mossl Bay visitors and locals now have the opportunity to visit a private cellar in the Garden Route. Here at Jakkalsvlei wine tasting can be enjoyed in beautiful surroundings of an unspoilt part of the Garden Route.

Wines from the Garden Route

Why are wines from Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar in Garden Route so popular? The Fine soils and ideal climate on the southern and northern slopes of the surrounding mountains combine to allow for the cultivation of quality grapes with great fruit concentration.

Things to do and places to visit in Mossel Bay

Jakkalsvlei is one of places that are a must to visit in the Mossel Bay area. The farm is family friendly and visitors are invited to enjoy the tranquil farm atmosphere. Bring your own picnic basket or order a Cheese Platter with figs & olives from the friendly staff at Jakkalsvlei. The more active who are looking for adventurous things to do can cycle to Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar or even take a stole between the vineyards or enjoy the hiking trail on the farm

Pick your own grapes

Every year from about 15 February to 15 March when you can pick your own grapes (Hanepoort) at Jakkalsvlei.

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