In
the early 1700’s, Theunis Bevernagie settled
in a fertile valley guarded by the towering Witzenberg
and Winterhoek mountains, and fed by the Klein Berg
River. His name was to be enshrined in local wine
lore. For in 1927 Theuniskraal was bought by the
Jordaan family, specifically for winemaking. In
1948, Andries Jordaan launched the estate's first
Riesling – and a South African icon was born.
Just two years later Theuniskraal Riesling took
gold at the Commonwealth Wine Show against international
competition. Andries' sons, Kobus and Rennie continued
the tradition of fine Riesling, extending plantings
with other classic varieties, both white and red.
Today their sons Andries and Wagner carry on the
family’s hands-on quality approach to winemaking.
