De Krans Wines
De Krans Wines
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The history of the farm dates back to 1890, when it was bought by the Nel family. The present owners and cellarmasters are brothers Boets and Stroebel Nel. Christoff de Wet was appointed as winemaker in October 2019. De Krans Wines has won various medals and awards since 1980 and was crowned Champion Private Wine Cellar in the Klein Karoo region numerous times. De Krans Wines is traditionally known for its award-winning port-style wines, with their flagship Cape Vintage Reserve receiving 5 stars in the Platter Wine Guide a record 14 times. De Krans Wines is also known for their innovation and were the first to produce a Touriga Nacional, Cape Pink port-style wine and a new release, their P&T (port-style and tonic). De Krans Wines is a family friendly destination on the popular Route 62. Visit the tasting room where our entire range is available for tasting enjoy the hospitality of our De Krans Bistro under the vines or stock up on some local products from our De Krans Deli.
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AGW33
Johannesburg, South Africa14 contributions
Mar 2023
We were introduced to this winery and restaurant by our biker son who had stopped ther in the past. Tucked away behind the local homes and guest houses.
Wide choice of food together with suggested pairing with their own wines all at a very reasonable price
Wide choice of food together with suggested pairing with their own wines all at a very reasonable price
Written 14 March 2023
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dilongmore
Cape Town, South Africa3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Pre visit inquiries were well handled. We sat outside for lunch. A tableside wine tasting was offered, but we declined Bobotie was delicious. wine tasting area was busy but well managed and friendly. Depending on total wine puchase amount, there is optional wine club membership and discount on purchsses.
Written 13 September 2023
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Hanjo
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Jun 2022
We decided to visit Calitzdorp over the long weekend and to our surprise, it also happened to be the Winter (Port) Festival the same weekend.
One of the highlights of the weekend was speaking to Heletje (tasting room manager) at De Krans who, even though it was very busy, made time to engage with us on all the different ports they had available for tasting. She was very knowledgeable and entertained all our inquisitive questioning.
In addition to the extensive port selection, the food is also very tasty.
Will definitely be back!
One of the highlights of the weekend was speaking to Heletje (tasting room manager) at De Krans who, even though it was very busy, made time to engage with us on all the different ports they had available for tasting. She was very knowledgeable and entertained all our inquisitive questioning.
In addition to the extensive port selection, the food is also very tasty.
Will definitely be back!
Written 20 June 2022
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Michelle G
14 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
What an amazing experience. Chris was so knowledgeable about all the wine. I learned so much and he answered all our questions. The wines are very tasty, especially the red Portuguese wines. I really enjoyed the wine tasting and will definitely recommend it as the best tasting experience in Calidzdorp.
Written 3 September 2021
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Tourismrocks
George, South Africa19 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
I can not fault the wine at all, absolutely amazing atmosphere and amazing wines.
We went during the hanepoot picking time, and managed to pick my own. Definitely a first for me and absolutely loved every moment of it.
The staff just weren't the friendliest, hopefully it's just because it was so busy, but when we asked the lady that signed as in how everything worked (as it was our first time im the area, and doing this activity) she said walk to the tent at the bottom, we went to the bottom waited 10 minutes to speak to the lady that was weighing everything to find out how it works, she ignored us everytime we spoke to her that eventually a couple in line explained everything to us - you should hire them😋 - and off we went on a interesting experience.
Overall everything else was great and definitely worth the stop when not as crowded.
We went during the hanepoot picking time, and managed to pick my own. Definitely a first for me and absolutely loved every moment of it.
The staff just weren't the friendliest, hopefully it's just because it was so busy, but when we asked the lady that signed as in how everything worked (as it was our first time im the area, and doing this activity) she said walk to the tent at the bottom, we went to the bottom waited 10 minutes to speak to the lady that was weighing everything to find out how it works, she ignored us everytime we spoke to her that eventually a couple in line explained everything to us - you should hire them😋 - and off we went on a interesting experience.
Overall everything else was great and definitely worth the stop when not as crowded.
Written 28 February 2021
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Graeme D
Bryanston, South Africa4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Great wine tasting today with a fantastic host, followed by a wonderful cheese platter. The host, whilst a fantastic salesman, showed genuine passion for the wines and was very entertaining. Thanks
Written 21 April 2024
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IL GOLOSARIO
Viadana, Italy2,076 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I stopped to do just a small tasting of 6 wines chosen from those on tap. I found them good, nothing exceptional but still valuable.
The girl at the counter is competent and very helpful.
The tasting has a ridiculous price (in the good sense!!!!), so well done!!!
There are also several bottles of port for tasting and various "vintage" ones also on sale (starting with bottles from 2000!!!) at very advantageous prices... unfortunately the weight of the suitcase for the return trip to Italy prevented me from go shopping :-(
The girl at the counter is competent and very helpful.
The tasting has a ridiculous price (in the good sense!!!!), so well done!!!
There are also several bottles of port for tasting and various "vintage" ones also on sale (starting with bottles from 2000!!!) at very advantageous prices... unfortunately the weight of the suitcase for the return trip to Italy prevented me from go shopping :-(
Written 28 August 2023
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Mike&Elaine
South Africa26 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Lovely setting within walking distance from the town amidst the vineyards. Knowledgeable host sharing info about their wine variety which are good. You shouldn't leave empty handed. Restaurant good for a meal too...
Written 9 November 2020
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Hilton Tait
Cape Town, South Africa552 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We started with a wine tasting and then had lunch under the vines in a great setting with good food and wine. Interesting chalkboard menu with daily specials. I had the Bobotie and my wife had Kabeljou. Both very tasty.
Suggest you book as it can get busy and there aren't too many tables.
They also do a good range of ports and their spin on a G&T, being a P&T (port and tonic).
Good service and reasonable prices.
Suggest you book as it can get busy and there aren't too many tables.
They also do a good range of ports and their spin on a G&T, being a P&T (port and tonic).
Good service and reasonable prices.
Written 5 April 2024
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Wayno
8 contributions
Sept 2021
Great venue, fantastic wines and ports and a very knowledgeable and accommodating host. Apart from the tasting we managed to savour some platters, good coffee and and obligatory expresso port for good measure. Will definitely be joining the De Krans wine club. Thank you for the experience.
Written 20 September 2021
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