Groot Phesantekraal Wines and Restaurant

The Groot Phesantekraal Story
In 1698 Governor Simon van der Stel Granted the farm Groot Phesantekraal to it’s first owner Captain Oloff Berg. By 1756, 40 000 vines had already been established. In 1897 the Brink family acquired the farm. Although the farm produced grapes over the years it was only in 2005 when the first wine was released.

The 930ha farm of which 50ha are vineyards is situated on the north east side of Durbanville. Currently only 10tons are harvested for own use the remainder is sold to other cellars. Grape varieties include Cabernet, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and a new Pinotage.

Being passionate about good wine made the decision for Andre and Ronelle to make their own wine come naturally. We are currently hiring cellar space from a nearby cellar, but the possibility of having our own red wine maturation cellar in the forseeable future is a reality.


Andre and Ronelle Brink invite wine and food lovers to share in their love of good wine and food to experience Groot Phesantekraal and what it has to offer.

Current winemakers: Thys Louw and Etienne Louw
Chefs and restaurant operational managers: Juan and Maret van Deventer