Wine estate · Robertson Valley

De Wetshof

Among the vines on the R317 stands a house that looks as if it belongs in old Cape Town. A town house out in the country, and that is deliberate.

The De Wetshof tasting room is a replica of the Koopmans-De Wet House of 1791, and the cellar is modelled on the First Customs House in Cape Town; both originals go back to Louis Michel Thibault. De Wetshof was the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Valley and calls itself the "House of Chardonnay". The de Wet family has been at the Cape since 1694. Today Johann de Wet as CEO and Peter de Wet run the estate together with their father Danie.

de Wet family at the Cape
1694
date of the house the tasting room copies
1791
between Robertson and Bonnievale
R317
the estate's focus
Chardonnay

For older vintages, book the Private Library Tasting. The Robertson Wine Valley calendar listed a De Wetshof Chardonnay Festival for 12 September 2026. Ask the estate about opening hours and prices before you go.

Our tipBook the Library Tasting ahead and combine De Wetshof with Van Loveren, only about 700 metres away as the crow flies.

Wines by De Wetshof to order

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De Wetshof: frequently asked questions

What is the Library Tasting at De Wetshof?

The Private Library Tasting at De Wetshof near Robertson lets you taste older vintages. It can be booked; ask the estate in advance.

Where is De Wetshof?

De Wetshof is on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. Van Loveren is about 700 metres away as the crow flies.

What does the De Wetshof tasting room have to do with Cape Town?

The De Wetshof tasting room is a replica of the Koopmans-De Wet House of 1791, and the cellar is modelled on the First Customs House in Cape Town. Both originals go back to Louis Michel Thibault.