Hoopenburg is one of the Cape's foremost boutique wineries, with wines having gained a widespread reputation for high quality and excellent taste. Their philosophy is simple, “we produce new age wines in an old world style”. Their integrated textured wine is accessible and fruity, harvested from our immaculate vineyards.
At Hoopenburg they produce noble cultivars, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nourished by pure underground springs, their unique bush vines produce wines of exceptional taste. At Hoopenburg the moderate climate combined with the deep red soils, create ideal conditions for cultivating grapes of the highest quality. This combination together with the micro climate and elevation is ideally suited to supply premium quality wines, much sought after in Europe and the rest of the world.
Their vineyards produce all the taste and flavours and are therefore appreciated as a vital asset. They use the latest scientific vine management and pruning techniques to optimize the wine quality. Their wine making process compliments the grapes natural potential.
All their grapes are hand picked and with whole bunch pressing, hand plunging the best juices are extracted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks or in open casks after which the wine is aged in French oak barrels. Depending on the style their winemaker will use these factors in varying combinations to suite their market.
