About Du Toitskloof Wines

Established in 1962

Du Toitskloof Wines was established in 1962 when six wine farmers pooled their resources and bought an 18-hectare plot from founder member Visser de Wet along the old N1 road near Rawsonville. The cooperative accepted its first grapes in February 1963 and has since grown into one of the Breedekloof Valley's most visited cellars, with 362 Google reviews and a 4.5-star rating that speaks to the warm reception visitors receive. The winery's position along the R101 Old N1 Road between the Du Toitskloof mountain pass and Rawsonville makes it a natural stop for travellers heading between Cape Town and the interior.

Today DTK Wines is producer of four distinct brands: the flagship Du Toitskloof label for premium estate-style wines, Land's End for limited releases from the finest parcels, Quest for accessible everyday drinking, and Pierre DuMont for international markets. The cooperative brings together 22 farms belonging to 13 members, amounting to 985 hectares of vineyards. Standout varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and Muscat de Frontignan. The Nebbiolo is a rare find in the Breedekloof -- and in South Africa generally -- reflecting the cellar team's experimental approach to the region's warm terroir.

In 2005, Du Toitskloof became one of the first Fairtrade accredited wine producers in South Africa. The DTK Fairtrade Initiative has since paid more than R50 million in premiums, with over 3,000 people benefiting directly from projects funded each year. These projects span education, housing, healthcare, and community infrastructure, making the initiative one of the most impactful social responsibility programmes in the South African wine industry.

The visitor experience centres on the tasting room and the adjacent Ou Meul Bakery and Cafe. Complimentary six-wine tastings are available daily without booking for individuals and small groups -- an increasingly rare offering in the Cape Winelands. Formal group tastings during weekdays offer a curated flight of six wines for up to 25 guests, with cheese platters available on request. Guided cellar and vineyard tours can be arranged by reservation, providing an inside look at the cooperative's modern winemaking facilities. The Ou Meul Bakery serves fresh pastries, wood-fired pizzas, and local wines in a family-friendly atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Du Toitskloof also offers MTB and trail running routes that wind through the mountain landscape surrounding the cellar, adding an active dimension to what is already one of the most complete visitor experiences in the Breedekloof Valley.

One of South Africa's first Fairtrade accredited wine producers -- over R50 million in premiums, 3,000+ beneficiaries annually

Four brands: Du Toitskloof, Land's End, Quest, and Pierre DuMont

Complimentary six-wine tastings daily -- no booking required

Ou Meul Bakery and Cafe with wood-fired pizzas and fresh pastries

22 farms, 13 members, 985 hectares of cooperative vineyards

Rare Nebbiolo alongside Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage, and Muscat de Frontignan

MTB and trail running routes through Breedekloof mountain landscape

Strategic R101 location between Cape Town and the interior

Gourmet

Scenic

The Winemaker

Du Toitskloof's cellar team manages production across 985 hectares of cooperative vineyards, crafting four brands that range from the accessible Quest and Pierre DuMont to the premium Du Toitskloof and Land's End labels. The inclusion of Nebbiolo alongside traditional South African varieties reflects the team's willingness to experiment.

Our Heritage

The story of Du Toitskloof Wines through the years

1962

Cooperative Founded

Six wine farmers establish Du Toitskloof Winery as a cooperative, purchasing 18 hectares from founder member Visser de Wet along the old N1 road near Rawsonville.

1963

First Vintage

The cellar accepts its first grapes in February 1963.

2005

Fairtrade Pioneer

Du Toitskloof becomes one of the first Fairtrade accredited wine producers in South Africa, launching the DTK Fairtrade Initiative.

present

DTK Wines Group

DTK Wines now encompasses 22 farms, 13 members, and 985 hectares, producing four brands: Du Toitskloof, Land's End, Quest, and Pierre DuMont. Over R50 million in Fairtrade premiums paid.

Sustainability

Du Toitskloof became one of the first Fairtrade accredited wine producers in South Africa in 2005. The DTK Fairtrade Initiative has paid more than R50 million in premiums, with over 3,000 people benefiting directly from funded projects each year -- one of the most impactful social responsibility programmes in the South African wine industry.

Accreditations

Fairtrade (since 2005)

Du Toitskloof Wines