ABOUT US

HISTORY

Klein Parys (56 ha) is the oldest and most historic wine estate in Paarl. Handed out to the French Huguenots (Le Roux Family) by Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the then governor of the Cape, in 1692, 40 years after Jan van Riebeeck arrived in the Cape on his small boat the Drommedaris.

OUR WINEMAKER

Kosie Möller is one of the most renowned and awarded winemakers from South Africa. Receiving B Sc Agriculture (Oenology, Viticulture, and Chemistry) degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 1991 his own unique style of innovation and winemaking was established by traveling extensively and gathering experience at various well-known wineries all over the world. Being the most awarded winemaker since 1994 out of South Africa, including the accolades Baron Philippe de Rothchild Trophy (Best Merlot, International Wine & Spirit Competition, and London), Best Cabernet Sauvignon of the World, Canada and Best Chardonnay, Paris.
Passion, special care and personal attention from the winemaker, top quality grapes and a state of the art winery resulted in world class wines.

WINEMAKING ENVIROMENT

Soil: Grapes are produced on a combination of soil and terroir, ranging from light alluvial (very well suited for Chenin blanc, Chardonnay) to rich, warmer Hutton, Clovelly (well suited for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz).
Climate: Mediterranean, Warm days with cool, crisp nights.
Rainfall: 600-800mm per annum.
Grapes: Hand-picked from specially selected vineyards.
Winery: State of the art technology allowing flexibility and innovation per excellence.

DIRECTIONS

We are located a mere 60km from Cape Town and a stone throw from Paarl (derived from the “Pearl of the Cape”) which is a major tourist attraction & a popular destination to enjoy top quality wines!