WELCOME
Groot Phesantekraal is a historic farm in the Durbanville wine region where a resourceful family combines a respect for their heritage and a passion for progress to produce accessible wines of excellence.
Minutes away from Durbanville, and only 30 minutes from Cape Town, this beautiful, modern space offers a brief respite for the weary soul, a chance to catch your breath and to soak up the beauty of the wide open spaces where vineyards meet wheat fields, and game forage peacefully nearby. Explore the farm’s colourful history through their classic range of wines while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of a working farm. Their beautifully appointed restaurant, located in the restored mule stables, offers contemporary fare to pair with the entire range of wines.
WELCOME
Groot Phesantekraal is a historic farm in the Durbanville wine region where a resourceful family combines a respect for their heritage and a passion for progress to produce accessible wines of excellence.
Minutes away from Durbanville, and only 30 minutes from Cape Town, this beautiful, modern space offers a brief respite for the weary soul, a chance to catch your breath and to soak up the beauty of the wide open spaces where vineyards meet wheat fields, and game forage peacefully nearby. Explore the farm’s colourful history through their classic range of wines while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of a working farm. Their beautifully appointed restaurant, located in the restored mule stables, offers contemporary fare to pair with the entire range of wines.
contemporary
dining
The charming restaurant is a lovely interactive space, giving a sense of the history of the farm in a fresh and modern style. Located in the farm’s refurbished mule stables, generous, well-presented dishes pair well with the Groot Phesantekraal wines, while friendly, attentive service match the peaceful farm atmosphere.
contemporary
dining
The charming restaurant is a lovely interactive space, giving a sense of the history of the farm in a fresh and modern style. Located in the farm’s refurbished mule stables, generous, well-presented dishes pair well with the Groot Phesantekraal wines, while friendly, attentive service match the peaceful farm atmosphere.
wine tasting
A new tasting room is being constructed in an area adjacent to the restaurant. For now wine tastings are presented on the terrace and in the restaurant foyer, but soon, a whole new space will be available in which to relax, taste wines and soak up the surroundings.
wine
tasting
A new tasting room is being constructed in an area adjacent to the restaurant. For now wine tastings are presented on the terrace and in the restaurant foyer, but soon, a whole new space will be available in which to relax, taste wines and soak up the surroundings.
our story
The first farms established at the Cape in the 17th century had to be diverse to survive. The archives show that most farms produced their own wine, planted fruit trees, sowed grains and kept sheep, cattle and chickens. While much of it was for their own subsistence, the unpredictability of the weather, and isolation from the rest of the world, meant that they could spread their risk, and so always had something available when a ship docked in the harbour looking to replenish supplies.
Today most farms focus on a single income stream. Not so at Groot Phesantekraal. The ever-resourceful Brink family has always kept their focus wide including besides wine, grains, cattle, sheep and even game.
our story
The first farms established at the Cape in the 17th century had to be diverse to survive. The archives show that most farms produced their own wine, planted fruit trees, sowed grains and kept sheep, cattle and chickens. While much of it was for their own subsistence, the unpredictability of the weather, and isolation from the rest of the world, meant that they could spread their risk, and so always had something available when a ship docked in the harbour looking to replenish supplies.
Today most farms focus on a single income stream. Not so at Groot Phesantekraal. The ever-resourceful Brink family has always kept their focus wide including besides wine, grains, cattle, sheep and even game.
we look forward to seeing you
we look forward to seeing you