Dalkeith

Dalkeith celebrates the honesty and life of places and the people that tend them. Bonded by decades of friendship and an appreciation for the raw ruggedness of place, our grapes are sourced from three distinct sites: Adi Badenhorst owned Kalmoesfontein and Jakkelsfontein in the Swartland, and the du Bois family Koplandsteen from Bottelary, Stellenbosch. These are unpretentious places previously overlooked by many, yet, under the hands of these real sout van die aarde farmers, have been coaxed onto the world stage as sites for phenomenally fine wines.

Dalkeith Kalmoesfontein Chenin Blanc

Dalkeith is a testament to patient winemaking, beginning with meticulously hand-harvested grapes picked at peak ripeness and gently whole-bunch pressed to preserve purity and freshness. Fermentation unfolded across a selection of vessels, including French oak barrels and clay amphorae, adding layers of texture and complexity, while eight months of maturation with regular bâtonnage enhanced richness and depth. Carefully blended and lightly filtered before bottling, the result is a wine that balances precision, elegance and a true sense of place.

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Dalkeith Koplandsteen Chenin Blanc

Crafted with patience and precision, the grapes for this wine were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and gently whole-bunch pressed to preserve their purity and freshness. Fermentation was carried out in a combination of French oak barrels and Clayvers, where the wine developed texture and complexity over nine months of maturation, enhanced by regular bâtonnage and attentive cellar work. Blended with care and lightly filtered before bottling in November 2025, the result is a wine that speaks of thoughtful winemaking, elegance and a refined sense of place

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Dalkeith Jakkalsfontein Syrah

Dalkeith offers a handcrafted selection of distinct wines with a light footprint, perfect for spirited wine lovers who believe that wine should be as thoughtful as it is thought provoking. Through considered farming practices and minimal intervention winemaking techniques which honour the land and the people, Dalkeith produces storied wines of character and intrigue which are shifting perspectives of premium South African wines. Dalkeith is more than just a winery, it’s a way of life.

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