In
the early 1700’s, Theunis Bevernagie settled
in fertile valley guarded by 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 estates first
Riesling – and a South African icon was born,
Just two years later Theuniskraal Riesling took
gold at 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.
