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De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, right at the end of the Blaauwklip road, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.
De Trafford Wines is a South African winery renowned for its commitment to producing wines with ripe, intense flavours. Their focus on natural winemaking practices, such as hand-harvesting, Indigenous yeast fermentation, and extended barrel ageing, allows the grapes’ unique character to shine through.
Red wines from De Trafford are crafted from carefully selected grapes picked at peak ripeness. White wines, primarily made from Chenin Blanc, are produced using a similar approach. One of De Trafford’s unique offerings is its straw wine. This dessert wine is made from Chenin Blanc grapes that are dried on racks before fermentation. This process concentrates the sugars, acidity, and fruit flavours, resulting in a luscious and sweet wine. Overall, De Trafford Wines is dedicated to producing high-quality wines that reflect the terroir and natural character of the grapes. Shop their wine here.
While the estate does not offer a restaurant, there are a myriad of options in the area for guests to try.
De Trafford offers a variety of wine experiences from tastings to vineyard walks.
Tastings are conducted throughout the week by appointment. Taste through our current releases and take a walk through the cellar to gain a better understanding of how our handcrafted wines are made. We are putting our Coravin to good use and offering you a choice of six wines older than 10 years from our vintage selection, available for purchase. The current releases will also be available for tasting.
Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a walk up to our 393 vineyards; a high-lying site with incredible views. Book a walk before your tasting to get a better insight into the origin of our special wines. Minimum two persons and weather dependent.
Taste the Wine of Malgas in Stellenbosch during the week. For those who would like a tasting of the unique Sijnn wines but don’t often find themselves in Malgas, we are allowing guests to enjoy these wines in De Trafford’s tasting room. We pour our current vintages of the White, Red and Low Profile and include selected older vintages of the Red and White.
A secluded private 3-bedroom house situated on de Trafford wine Estate. Settled in the middle of the vineyards with majestic views over the Blaauwklippen Valley and up to the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains with a stillness to match. Amble up one of the mountains, read your novel or for longer stays write your novel. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at de Trafford winery(prior booking required).