Knorhoek Wines of Stellenbosch
Knorhoek winery
If the Knorhoek Valley has captured your senses – from the Simonsberg that creates a natural amphitheatre behind the estate to the sounds of country life – then it remains for us to give you a taste of the terroir with our range of Knorhoek wines as well as the Namysto range.
Knorhoek used to be one large farm, consisting of both Quoin Rock (our sister wine farm) and Knorhoek land. In 1998, the previous owners subdivided Knorhoek and sold the portion now known as Quoin Rock. In 2012, the Gaiduk family bought Quoin Rock from its previous owner and acquired Knorhoek in 2019. Winemaker Schalk Opperman now makes both the Knorhoek and Quoin Rock wines, and Nico Walters heads up the vineyards at both wine farms.
Knorhoek wines of Stellenbosch
The Knorhoek range consists of two wines expressing the best of Stellenbosch Terroir.
Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon; Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Knorhoek Chenin Blanc; Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Situated on the Simonsberg, it goes without saying that we produce a bold Cabernet. Our crisp Chenin Blanc comes from 40+ year old, well-established vines on the farm.
-2019-
KNORHOEK
Cabernet Sauvignon
WINE OF ORIGIN – STELLENBOSCH
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Wine analysis:
Alcohol | 14.8%
Residual sugar | 2.5 gram/L
Total Acid | 6.0 gram/L
pH | 3.52
Notes of the winemaker:
Winemaker’s initial aromas of red berries, which leads through to layered profiles of sour cherry, flint and leather, rounding off into a plummy richness on the mid-palate and finishing off with soft, velvety tannins.
-2020-
KNORHOEK
Cabernet Sauvignon
WINE OF ORIGIN – STELLENBOSCH
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Wine analysis:
Alcohol | 14.8%
Residual sugar | 2.5 gram/L
Total Acid | 6.0 gram/L
pH | 3.52
Notes of the winemaker:
Winemaker’s initial aromas of red berries, which leads through to layered profiles of sour cherry, flint and leather, rounding off into a plummy richness on the mid-palate and finishing off with soft, velvety tannins.
-2021-
KNORHOEK
Chenin Blanc
WINE OF ORIGIN – STELLENBOSCH
Variety:
Chenin Blanc 100%
Wine analysis:
Alcohol | 12.5%
Residual sugar | 2.0 gram/L
Total Acid | 6.2 gram/L
pH | 3.39
Notes of the winemaker:
Attractive and expressive on nose and palate with lime, pineapple and gooseberry. Well balanced, with an integrated acid, good structure, palate depth and texture. Long finishing with citric freshness.
-2021-
KNORHOEK
Chenin Blanc
WINE OF ORIGIN – STELLENBOSCH
Variety:
Chenin Blanc 100%
Wine analysis:
Alcohol | 12.5%
Residual sugar | 2.0 gram/L
Total Acid | 6.2 gram/L
pH | 3.39
Notes of the winemaker:
Attractive and expressive on nose and palate with lime, pineapple and gooseberry. Well balanced, with an integrated acid, good structure, palate depth and texture. Long finishing with citric freshness.
Namysto wines of Stellenbosch
The Namsyto range is also available at Knorhoek. This label celebrates the beaded necklaces (namysto), one of the oldest forms of women’s ornaments in Ukraine. Similar necklaces are also worn in certain African cultures. The Namysto range thus signifies the coming together of different cultures, and reminds us how our differences ignite creativity and excitement.
Three Stellenbosch wines are available in the Namysto range:
Namysto Sauvignon Blanc;
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch & Elim
Namysto Rosé;
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Namysto Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon blend;
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch