Rogge Cloof Wines
Rogge Cloof offers a unique wine experience inspired by the magic of the Roggeveld Karoo. Situated 1,500m above sea level and 250km from the ocean, our vineyards are part of the highest and coldest wine region in South Africa – a true high-altitude, low-temperature terroir.
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The Mediterranean microclimate here is marked by low humidity, dry winds, clear skies, and intense light, creating ideal conditions for distinctive, flavourful wines.
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Our wine journey began in 2004 with the first vines planted at Kanolfontein – 1ha Syrah and 0.5ha Chardonnay – thriving in mineral-rich loam soils. Despite the devastating black frost of 2018, we revived these 20-year-old vines, which now produce exceptional wines.​
In 2018, Rogge Cloof planted its own vineyards – the highest in the Cape – with 0.5ha Pinot Noir and 0.5ha Chardonnay, enriched by volcanic clay soils from nearby Salpeterkop. Our first wines from these blocks will be released in 2025.
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Working alongside renowned viticulturist Rosa Kruger and winemaker Johan Kruger, we use minimal chemicals to protect both quality and the environment. The later, shorter growing season here means harvest is usually two weeks later than Stellenbosch, giving our wines their unique profile.
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Guests can enjoy a tasting & purchase in our Wine Cellar surrounded by the breathtaking Sutherland-Karoo landscape. Also available at our sister Lodge Siviti.
Pinot Noir
De Rogge Cloof
Pinot Noir 2024
This first vintage rewards with subtly fragrant red berries, supple tannins, refined freshness & modest alcohol. Seamless and graceful, one to watch as the block matures.
The alcohol level of the wine is 12.5 % per volume.
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This wine had a production of 420 bottles.
Syrah
De Knolle Fonteyn Syrah 2021
This named after the farm Kanolfontein, this vineyard was planted back in 2004. An old-world style Syrah with flavours of berries, spices, and freshly milled pepper. Succulence and richness on the palate ending in a pleasant, long, and ripe finish.
A single vineyard wine, yielding 3 tons per hectare, 30% whole bunch fermented and pumped over every day for 10 days. Matured for 8 months in French Oak barrels. The alcohol level of the wine is 13.5% per volume.
This wine had a production of 2400 bottles.
De Knolle Fonteyn Syrah 2022
An old-world style Syrah with flavours of red fruit, fynbos scrub, spices, and white pepper. Succulence and richness on the palate ending in a pleasant, long, and ripe finish.
A single vineyard wine, yielding 3.6 tons per hectar,30% whole bunch fermented and pumped over every day for 10 days. Matured for 9 months in French Oak barrels. The alcohol level of the wine is 13 % per volume.
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This wine had a production of 1500 bottles.
De Knolle Fonteyn Syrah 2023
An old-world style Syrah with flavours of white pepper & fynbos scrub aromas and red fruit flavours. Succulence and richness on the palate ending in a pleasant, long, and ripe finish.
A single vineyard wine, yielding 3.2 tons per hectare, 30% whole bunch fermented and pumped over every day for 10 days. Matured for 14 months in French Oak barrels. The alcohol level of the wine is 14 % per volume.
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This wine had a production of 1500 bottles.
De Knolle Fonteyn Syrah 2024
Our 2024 De Knolle Fonteyn Syrah shows signature white pepper & scrub aromas, red-fruited purity, dry yet pliable tannins bolstering a plush, creamy texture. A classy dinner companion now & for a good few years.
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Wholebunch natural ferment in tanks, 14 months matured in 15% new cask.​ The alcohol level of this wine is 13.5% per volume.
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This wine had a production of 1536 bottles
Chardonnay
De Knolle Fonteyn Chardonnay 2023
A unique wine from our vineyards with a yield of 0.9 ton. The wine delivers delicate lime and green tone aromas, which blossoms into fruity mouthful.
The wine was wooded for 9 months in French oak, 50% new wood. The alcohol level of this wine is 13.5% alcohol per volume.
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This wine had a production of 600 bottles.
De Knolle Fonteyn Chardonnay 2024
This wine shows green-spectrum flavours seamed with a racy acidity & creamy, smooth texture from Lees enrichment. An elelegant & understated, yet insisted wine.
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Another tiny crop (1.1/ha) from this cool-climate terrain in 2024. Naturally fermented. 9 months in small-oak, 25% new (down from 50%). The alcohol level of the wine is 13.5% per volume.
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This wine had a production of 720 bottles.
Sneeukop
Chardonnay 2024
This wine shows green-spectrum flavours seamed with racy acidity & creamy smooth texture from Lees enrichment. Elegant & understated yet insisted. A masterly expression of an extreme terroir.
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A unique wine from our vineyards with a yield of 1.1 ton. Naturally fermented, 9 months in small-oak, 25% new (down from 50%). The alcohol level of this wine is 13.5% alcohol per volume.
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This wine had a production of 600 bottles.
