Over 4,500ha of the Wellington wine district is under productive vine, Chenin Blanc contributes 22% to this vital industry.
As far back as 1657, Wellington was called the Limiet Valley due to the imposing mountains that prohibited further inland travel. This historic area was developed into a region district in 2012 and wards were demarcated in 2017. Doolhof Wine Estate is currently the only producer in the Liemietberg ward.
Natasha Williams is a talented winemaker who has worked alongside internationally renowned winemaker, Corlea Fourie at Bosman Family Vineyards for several years. Bosman Family Vineyards has vineyards in two wards, Bovlei and Bergriver.
- The Wellington Way
“Making Chenin Blanc in Wellington has always been a delight, the canvas we have been given includes well-drained soils,” Natasha Williams says.
“The weathered granite that originates from the granite pluton of the Groenberg Mountain and surrounding hills is different to the rest of the region where the soils are derived from Sandstone,” Natasha explains.
The people in Wellington are as warm as the climate. Natasha says, “the climate is warm, with a significant temperature differentiation between day and night.”
“The warmth is also our ally,” she says, “our Chenin speaks of a generosity which is key in our expression.”
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