The harmony of the natural elements bestowed upon Welgegund is the essence of our heritage and the driving force for the world class wines produced on our farm.
Wines
Welgegund was established in 1777. The heritage wines, all handcrafted from old character plantings on our farm in Wellington, celebrate a unique combination of the decomposed granite terroir, the exceptional light and the timeless mastery of the winemaker, and offer an enduring expression of the classic Cape wine tradition so globally envied of this region for centuries.
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Olive Oil
Ours is a lively and fruity extra virgin olive oil cold pressed from a blend of selected olive cultivars. The hand-picked fruit is all grown on our historic Cape farm. Oil aromas of freshly cut grass, green pepper, and a hint of lemon harmonise beautifully and reflect the unique growing conditions on this heritage farm in Wellington.More about our Olive Oil
History
This estate is perched at the foot of the magnificent Hawequa Mountains in the Western Cape. It was built in 1777 and was once the property of Cecil John Rhodes, the Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in the late 1800’s. It was the best fruit farm in the Boland. But, it has really blossomed as a wine farm, thanks to the ideal combination of terroir, climate, and expertise.Read More
Farm
Our passion for the land and it’s produce inspires our lifestyle and the joie de vivre we bring to our wine making.Read More
Terroir
We believe that our remarkable wines are a reflection of the unique fingerprint of terroir and climate that define Welgegund.Read More
Cultivars
The variety of cultivars are testament to the individual character of each vineyard, described by their aspect, slope and wind exposure.Read More