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About Wildekrans
Under the new ownership of the Harlow Family, Wildekrans Wine Estate has seen increased investment in the land, personnel and their processes as part of a goal to create South Africa's top wines.
Focus
As primary producer volume and control over product from vineyard to glass is important to us.
Vineyards
For the last 100 years or so, quality grapes have been delivered to De Helderberg Co-op, but in 1994 we pressed a small quantity of our Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
The History of Nederburg Wine Estate
Our history dates back to 1791, when German immigrant Philippus Wolvaart acquired 49 hectares of land in the Paarl Valley. He named his property Nederburgh, in honour of the VOC commissioner, Sebastian Cornelis Nederburgh. Later, the ‘h’ was dropped from the spelling of the farm’s name and it became Nederburg as it is known today.
Vineyards and Winemaking
The Pentz family identified the best 120 Ha of well drained clay soils to plant 122 Ha of wine grapes.
Social Responsibility
We at Wildekrans take our place in the community of Bot River very seriously. As an employer in the area the well-being, education and social development of our employees and their families is our foremost concern.
Leopard's Leap Team
As CEO of Leopard's Leap, Hein Koegelenberg is a winemaker by training and a well-known businessman in the South African wine sector.
Conservation
In 1996 Peter Pentz was the first private individual to be awarded the States premier conservation award.
Leopard's Leap Wines
By sourcing its grapes from the best vineyards in different regions of South Africa's Cape Winelands, Leopard's Leap is able to produce a wide selection of wines of exceptional quality, for both the local and international markets - superb easy-drinking wines that offer affordable enjoyment for any occasion.
The Wine Lifestyle
How to Store Wine - How to Taste Wine - How to Select Wine - Food and Wine Pairing