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Welvanpas Family Vineyards

The birth farm of Piet Retief and has been in the family for 305 years

The historic farm Welvanpas, is nestled between the beautiful Hawekwa and Groenberg mountain ranges near Wellington. It is the birth farm of Piet Retief and has been in the family for 305 years. A visit to the farm will be worth your while!

Currently the farm is managed by Dan and Retha Retief. Dan is the 10th generation Retief on the farm Welvanpas, formerly known as De Krakeelhoek. He farms with vineyard, has a vine nursery, makes some wine under the Welvanpas label (only available at the farm), has some vegetables and citrus as well.


Wine Types

Red, Rosé, White

Wine Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz


People

  • Winemaker: Dan Retief

Trading Hours

Current Status:

  • Monday to Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Public Holidays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Religious Holidays: Closed

Seasonal hours may apply. Phone ahead before visiting to confirm times and avoid disappointment.


Contact

Restaurant

More info to follow.

Vineyard tour

More info to follow.

Wine sales

More info to follow.

Wine tasting

More info to follow.

Mountain biking

More info to follow.

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Last updated 16 May 2016. Report an error.

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