HOME OF ANNANDALE WINES

Annandale is said to be the oldest farm in the premium red-wine-producing Helderberg Valley. In 1688, Simon van der Stel granted Jan Wismaar ownership of the farm “Annandale,” then known as Brakelsdal after its owner Herman van Brakel, a relative by marriage of Adam Tas.

Fifth-generation winemaker Hempies du Toit, one of South Africa’s most respected names in red winemaking, settled on Annandale in 2000 after 41 years at Alto. For 25 of those years, he crafted Alto’s acclaimed wines, earning numerous local and international awards — including the prestigious Grand Prix d’Honneur for his 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon at VinExpo in France, and a gold medal for his 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Today, the legacy continues under the leadership of Willem and Louanne Briedenhann, Hempies’ eldest daughter and son-in-law, who have taken over the reins at Annandale. They remain deeply committed to the family tradition of crafting premium red wines, continuing the pursuit of excellence that has long defined Annandale.

What people say about us

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Highly suggest stopping here and buying some wine and finding some time to talk to whoever you run across; the reason we sought it out was because it is a refreshing difference of pace and atmosphere from some of the other nearby places. It's very open and empty, calmingly deserted. There was a family friend there just chatting it up with some people who stopped by, gave us some wine and waited til the owner came back in to take care of us, it was really fun and authentic. The owner's family came by and hung out on the grounds and they wound up giving us a special bottle that we could purchase that was unique, and it made our honeymoon. If you've stumbled upon it and were thinking of going, don't miss it, but don't tell too many people as we want it to stay just the way it is.

John Slipe
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The most fabulous wine tasting hosted by Nicholas in the oldest building in the Helderberg. A must visit in you are in the area

Victoria Newton-King
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Rustic vibe of a wine cellar, were time stands still and the ambience is magestic. Awesome of the beaten track wine farms with some rugby memories, horses and some wine.

Taylor-Made Adventures (Rory Taylor)
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I was patiently browsing through my wine collection, looking for a red to go into an oxtail potjie which I am preparing for a family gathering on Sunday. In the furthest darkest corner I found a bottle of Annandale 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon. The cork came out beautifully and a waft past the nose told me this was still a very drinkable wine. It tastes fabulous. Kudos to the Annandale team of that era. We will surely visit the estate with our dearest friends when next in the Cape.

John Shuttleworth
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What an amazing and educational experience! Thank you Neels!

GrieQ
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Unmatched quality of wine. A beautiful knowledge of the culture of wine and and a personal experience given to each tasting that is done by Pierre! Cannot reccomend them enough!

Duane Smith