Then . . .

Klein Moerbei was established in 1905. In 1998, the current owners bought the property from the grandson of the original owner, Mnr Visser. Since then, the farm and the vineyards have been renovated, leaving only two original blocks, one of Chenin Blanc, close to the homestead, and one of Pinotage.

. . . and now

The Moerbei vineyards are now fully restored and producing award-winning wines. The farm has blocks of Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Semillon in addition to the original blocks of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage.

Klein Moerbei’s Chenin Blanc vineyard produces some of the best fruit to be found in South Africa, and it is the source of Spier's Private Collection Chenin, which has regularly come in the top three in South Africa's Chenin Challenge. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot also go into Spier's top-performing reds.

One of the old farm buildings has been restored and converted into a traditionally equipped boutique winery, which can produce about ten thousand bottles of wine a year. Every bottle of wine is made with loving care!

Let’s raise a glass

Most of the grapes we grow are sold to top quality neighbouring wineries, while we keep a few choice rows to make our own wine.  So far we have produced two wines: White Gold and Sable. White Gold is a Chardonnay/Semillon blend, packed with citrus fruit and vanilla flavours. Sable is a full-bodied Shiraz full of berry flavour and spice. Here are some comments from independent customers:

Moerbei White Gold 2007
'A wonderfully complex and elegant wine. Minerally qualities of a good white burgundy but with interesting fruit and honey notes balanced by lemon freshness, and a remarkably long finish. Will be buying (lots) more!' – Jivan
'We love this wine! It is smooth, slightly creamy and nutty, but the citrus notes leave you with the impression of a fresh, crisp wine. It works fantastically with a picnic, or with a cheese board or anywhere on a hot summer’s day. Quite wonderful!' – Coreen

Moerbei Sable 2007
'Great Shiraz and highly recommended. Huge spicy hit as the Moerbei slips down the throat and a great example of what a good South African red can offer. Velvety smooth and lots and lots of berry fruit which just knocks your taste buds for six. 5/5 for me and will be buying this SA beauty again!' – Richard

'Quite a heavy deposit with this wine so be sure to decant carefully. Once breathed, it is a super wine. Lots of tannins and bags of flavour. Big, dark and heavy. I love it!' – Ben

'Unusually strong, with a distinctive plum aroma and taste.' – Evgeny

Our 2008 vintage is about to be released so put your orders in now!