Tulbagh Winery

TULBAGH WINERY, SINCE 1906
In ancient times the rich and fertile Tulbagh valley was in an unspoiled and verdant state and home to thousands of wild
animals and an incredible variety of plants of the indigenous Cape floral kingdom. It was only after the Dutch settlers
created the town in 1658 that civilization came to this part of the Cape. Today, diverse floral species are still evident in
the area and this fertile valley produces some of the country’s best red and white wines, olive oils, peaches, grain, pears
and 70 percent of all the plums harvested in the country.
The northern side of the valley is guarded by the great Winterhoek mountains towering 2077 meters above sea level, to
the west the Obiga range stands guard while the great Witzenberg mountains forms the eastern boundary. Snowcapped
during the cold winter months, these mountains now guard the picturesque town of Tulbagh. The renowned Church
Street with its array of historic Cape Dutch, Edwardian and Victorian architecture, which were restored to its original pride
after a devastating earthquake, struck the Valley in 1969.
Apart from the abundance of fruit, grain and other farming activities, the valley is host to 14 wine estates producing some
of the country’ finest wines.
Tulbagh Winery was founded in 1906 and ever since produced quality wines. Tulbagh is studded with a history of golden
‘first’ over the past 109 years: The first export cellar, the first cellar to manufacture sparkling wine and the first cellar to
launch a ship when Queen Mother christened the 38,000 ton Windsor Castle with Witzenberg. On 3 January 2006 one
of the largest cellars in the country was born in the rich and fertile Tulbagh valley, with the merger of Tulbagh and
Porterville Cellar. With its main office situated in the fertile valley at the foot of the Winterhoek Mountains, known as Het
Land van Waveren, the cellar grasped the opportunity to maximise the benefits of strong brands, superior marketing,
increased cost effective production and wider distribution. The emphasis of Tulbagh is still to produce quality wine that
is consumer related and best value.
Tulbagh wines cover the full spectrum of South Africa’s best cultivars, whether it is the soft easy-drinking red, or the fresh
and piquant dry whites, the emphasis is on fruity blends that reflect the friendliness of the region. There’s a new
emphasis on reds that range from full-bodied Cabernet to berry-rich fruity Pinotage, Merlot and Shiraz. The award
winning Tulbagh Reserve known as “Klein Tulbagh”, the winemakers selection under the renowned “Paddagang”
collection, the commercial Tulbagh Winery range and the ever popular Village and Disa collections.
The enthusiasm of an energetic team is reflecting in each and every wine produced by Tulbagh. We as a team, am proud
of the achievements that Tulbagh reached in the market place over the years. The resulting quality wines are offered with
pride and served with confidence. Old World value combined with a fresh, modern look to appeal to a new generation of
consumer.
Tulbagh consist of two wine regions, namely the unique region of Tulbagh and the Swartland region. This unique
combination allows for both blended and certified wines from different regions with vastly differing climatic and soil
conditions. These conditions allow for creative winemaking as the grapes ripen at different times. Needless to say,
Tulbagh has garnered many industry accolades and awards over the years.
Tulbagh’s cellar, situated in Porterville, is certified by the UK Soil Association to manufacture organic wines. Very few
large-scale commercial wineries have received this accreditation, as it requires strict control of fertilisers; organic
compounds and natural remedies are used instead of toxic pesticides.
Newly designed websites, participation in community events and sponsorship drives have enabled Tulbagh to increase
its public awareness profile and through its enterprising marketing strategy is kept at the forefront of wine news, both
locally and abroad.
Community development
Tulbagh has introduced the long-term Moravia Empowerment Project. Although the project is still in its infancy, it has
generated excitement and perhaps more importantly, hope and prosperity for a better future for all. Part of this project,
exotic cultivars like Barbera, Grenache Blanc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Touriga Nacional was introduced and will be in
full production in 2009.
Vision
The vision of Tulbagh is to become the leader in brand building, value products, client service and exceptional moral
standards and business ethics.

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Monday	Open	8 am	5 pm
Tuesday	Open	8 am	5 pm
Wednesday	Open	8 am	5 pm
Thursday	Open	8 am	5 pm
Friday	Open	8 am	5 pm
Saturday	Open	9 am	1 pm
Sunday	Closed