Berg en Dal Maanskyn Steen

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese.

The area in and around the Piekenierskloof has become increasingly popular with star-gazers as the clear night sky reveals an unseen plethora of stars and constellations, not visible from nearby towns or cities. One such place is Maankloof, home to the very special block of Chenin Blanc, a certified heritage vintage planted in 1962.

Kept on the lees for 10 months.

Grapes were harvested by hand, whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented in stainless steel.

In 1693, the first vineyards were planted at the top of Bloemkoolfontein farm, today known as Fairview. Over the years, we’ve reinvested our efforts back into the land, replanting vines that suit the soils and expanding our vinicultural horizons every step of the way. Needless to say, this cultivated investment has yielded world class wine. Yet it’s also done something else. Something even more special. Behind closed cellar doors, and with access to handpicked parcels and rare varieties, our winemakers’ have had the vanguard freedom to push the boundaries and refine their craft. The result is Bloemcool – an esoteric, age-worthy wine that brims with elegance and tales to tell. We’ve even embraced our heritage by repurposing past bottles and hand-making labels that are implanted with real cauliflower seeds, encouraging the new keeper of the wine to let the story of Bloemcool perpetually live on.