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Yonder Hill, a boutique winery, nestles up against the Helderberg just off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. This 13 hectare farm is owned by the Naude. The farm is known for its soft and easy-drinking style of wines and concentrates on the Red cultivars which the Helderberg region is famous for. Our classic range, Nicola, Merlot, and Inanda enjoys local and international acclaim. We have introduced a value-for-money range consisting of Y-Merlot, Y-Shiraz and Y-Sauvignon Blanc. Both the wine and Olyfberg olive products can comfortably be described as young, frisky, approachable and friendly, just like the people working on the Estate - and sales over the past few years have proven the wines' popularity with the South African market. Come and visit Yonder Hill to enjoy peace and harmony; taste our Wines and Olyfberg products. You are sure to experience a uniqueness and a special sense of something that leaves you feeling uplifted.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Pre-Harvesting


With harvesting probably 2 weeks from today, we feel excited. Even though the wind and constant rain were a headache, the winemaker seems positive. With our workers getting the cellar clean and ready, and the accountants finalizing prices, we are almost “home”. The hard work during the year with spraying est paid off, and the spirits seem high.



January was a slow month for wine sales; accept for the obvious “odd bins” going out. We met Chris at last; the new addition to the Le Roux family. The owners returned from their ski holiday and now we are all back with force. Can you believe it is almost Valentine’s day. Luckily we will be closed on Sunday 14th, so that our loved ones can ‘treat’ us thoroughly. With beautiful flowers in and around the offices and caller, the grapes hanging in full view, and the weather which is perfect, we are all blessed to start harvest with a big smile. Come and visit to see the workers sorting grapes before pressing. Sit outside with a glass of Merlot 2005, and watch all harvesting activities. Then decide for yourself Y you think we are the cream of the crop.

All recipes for success in life depends ultimately on enthusiasm – Ernest J. Mchunu