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Situated
in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Its winemaking tradition
dates back to the late 17th century when the French Huguenot
settlers came to the Cape to develop the fledging wine
industry started in 1655 by the first commandor fo the
new colony, Jan van Riebeeck.
Among the new comers was Jacques de Villiers, a winemaker
from Niort in France. In 1874 his great-grandson Paul
bought a portion of the original Landskroon farm which
has been granted to a Free Burger by Governor Simon van
der Stel in 1692.
The expansion continued until today Landskroon comprises
more than 600 hectares - with vineyards covering nearly
300 hectares. The Estate is managed as a private family
operation, owned by brothers Paul and Hugo de Villiers.
Paul de Villiers Jr, current cellarmaster, is a member
of the ninth generation carrying on this proud tradition.
Eighty percent of the vineyards at Landskroon consist
of the red cultivars Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Shiraz Pinot Noir and Pinotage. Port varieties
Tinta Barocca, Rinta Roriz, Souzao and Touriga Nacional
constitutes approximately 10% of the production while
the remainder of the farm is devoted to white wine cultivars,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Morio Muscat.
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