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Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar

South Africa vineyard/winery - Western Cape
Herbertsdale Mossel Bay 6500
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About us

Jakkalsvlei, directly translated as Jackal’s Marsh, is a family owned winery nestled in the beautiful, world famous Garden Route. The Jonker family has been proud owners of Jakkalsvlei since 1972, and today it is farmed by the 3rd generation Jonkers on the farm.

The farmland was called Jakkalsvlei because of all the foxes, jackal’s and wild cats seen in the mountains surrounding the farmland. While hunting in the Southern Cape during this time, Nelis Jonker senior was inspired to buy this beautiful piece of land. Jantjie Jonker, Nelis’s grandson settled on the farm in 2006. In 2008 he bottled the first wine under the Jakkalsvlei label.

Today Jakkalsvlei wines are enjoyed by people all over South Africa, including some fine restaurants. You can’t help but fall in love with the breathtaking views and the beautiful mountain range surrounding the farm.

Come explore this unique, off the beaten track wine farm in the Garden Route and experience true Southern Cape hospitality.

History

In the valleys of Jakkalsvlei, where once succulent peaches and apricots were grown, some of the Southern Cape’s best wines are now produced. It all started when the current owner, Jantjie Jonker’s grandfather Nelis Jonker senior, frequently went on hunting trips on his sister and brother in law’s farm in the Herbertsdale district during winter. He loved the area and dreamt about its potential. 

In 1959 he sold his farm and bought the property adjacent to his brother in law’s farm. He decided to plant apricots and peaches and supplied these to the Langeberg canning factory in Mossel Bay. And of course he also planted some vines and built a cellar … In 1972 grandpa Nelis bought Jakkalsvlei and went on to purchase his brother in law’s farm in 1980.

In 1987 his son and Jantjie’s father, Andrew, planted the first (Chenin Blanc) at Jakkalsvlei. In November 2008 the first wine, 1 000 litres Hanepoot desert wine and 2 500 litres Mount Cuvée (Pinotage/Merlot) was bottled under the Jakkalsvlei brand. Since then there has been no looking back. On 9 December 2009 the original tasting venue was opened to the public. During the same year Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé and Red Muscadel was added to the range. The Jakkalsvlei brand was also introduced into restaurants and off sales in the Garden Route. In 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon was added and in 2011 the Pinotage Coffee Edition – the estate’s most popular product. In 2012 the range was completed with the addition of another two products: River Cuvée (Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc) and TROP. Today Jakkalsvlei can boast with no less than 9 prestigeous awards for their wine. Good news is that Jakkalsvlei fans can now buy their favourite wines in the online wine shop or selected restaurants and outlets across the country.

During December 2014 the new state-of-the-art tasting venue was added and now visitors can enjoy the unique and acclaimed Jakkalsvlei wines combined with customized cheese platters and delicious build-your-own pizzas. Or simply take the short-cut and have a beer platter – served with Jakkalsvlei’s first of their craft beer range, the Jackal Lager.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Particular days Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day

Press & Awards

Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Michelangelo Gold 2015

Cabernet Sauvignon: Top SA CAB under R100 2015 (Topwinesa.com)

River Cuvée (Chenin Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc) 2015: Michelangelo Gold 2015

Hanepoot (NV): Michelangelo Gold 2015

Sauvignon Blanc: 2015 Veritas Award

Our Wines

  • Vintage
  • Name
  • Type
  • Appelation / Production Area
  • Price (USD)
  • Award
  • More Info
  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2013
  • Jakkalsvlei Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R85
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Comments

Medium bodied with a lovely dark red colour. Rich plum & blackberry aromas, complemented by oak. Soft with firm tannins.

Press & Reviews

  • 2015 Gold Michelangelo Award
  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2014
  • Jakkalsvlei Mount Cuvée
  • Pinotage / Merlot Blend
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R70

Grape Varieties

  • Piinotage
  • Merlot

Winemaker Comments

A well-rounded blend of Pinotage and Merlot, produced from grapes handpicked at optimum ripeness. This is an elegant wine, highlighting the unique character of each cultivar. Flavours of ripe plum and berries with soft tannins and a smooth, lingering finish.

  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei Pinotage - Coffee Edition
  • Pinotage
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R75

Grape Varieties

  • Pinotage

Winemaker Comments

This is the one! An oak-matured wine with roasted coffee bean and dark berry flavours with a smokey palate. Smooth tannins ensure a fruit-driven, lingering after-taste.

  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R65
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Comments

A refreshing, well – balanced styled wine with attractive aromas of tropical fruit, guava and light citrus, which carries over to the palate of green apple and passion fruit.

Press & Reviews

  • 2015 Veritas Silver winner
  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2012
  • Jakkalsvlei Trop
  • Port
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R195

Grape Varieties

  • Tinta Barocca

Winemaker Comments

At Jakkalsvlei we call our Port ‘TROP’, as we are prohibited from use of the word on our bottles due to registrational restrictions by Portugal. TROP in Afrikaans means ‘herd of animals’ but seen in a mirror it reads PORT. Made from Tinta Barrocca grapes. Beautiful aromatic nose of red berries and dark chocolate. Full-bodied with red fruits, peach, plum and black berry flavours with a lingering cocoa after taste.

  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei Hanepoot
  • Muscat de Alexandria
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R75
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Muscat de Alexandria

Winemaker Comments

Produced from 100% Hanepoot grapes handpicked at optimum ripeness. A full-bodied dessert wine with sweet tropical fruit and sun-ripened raisin flavours and a soft gentle aftertaste.

Press & Reviews

  • SA Champion Dessert Wine 2009
  • Michelangelo Gold Award 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei La Perlé Rosé
  • Rosé
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R60

Grape Varieties

  • Pinotage
  • Red Muscadel

Winemaker Comments

Fragrant, playful, fresh and fun! A bubbly, fruity, natural-sweet wine best enjoyed in the summertime. Crisp and light, with a rounded mouth feel and a smooth finish.

  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei Red Muscadel
  • Muscat
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R75
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Muscat

Winemaker Comments

A full-bodied dessert wine. Deep ruby in colour, rich, yet gentle. A floral bouquet comes through on the nose, with typical raising sweetness and an intense flavour that lingers on the palate and follows through on the aftertaste.

Press & Reviews

  • SA Champion 2010
  • Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar wine
  • 2015
  • Jakkalsvlei River Cuvée
  • Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc
  • Wine of Origin Western Cape
  • R65
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Comments

This silky, fruit driven blend has prominent fruit flavours with a hint of citrus, resulting in a well-balanced wine with a soft lingering finish.

Press & Reviews

  • 2015 Gold Michelangelo Award

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