Sunset Rouge Evenings at Klein Alto
Alto Estate's much-anticipated Sunset Rouge evenings kick off on Friday, 3 October with crowd favourite, Timothy De Monk.
Sip on our award-winning Alto wines, enjoy a specially curated limited menu from our restaurant, and soak in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Helderberg.
This is just the beginning of an unforgettable line-up of live music evenings every Friday at Klein Alto, where great wine, breathtaking sunsets, and incredible performances come together to create the perfect evening.
The full Sunset Rouge line-up for the season will be revealed soon on our social channels soon!
Bookings are limited and essential.
Celebrate heritage
Celebrate heritage, legacy and family with our curated Shiraz tasting at Klein Alto.
Join us for an exclusive tasting experience that honours tradition, legacy, and the evolution of Alto Shiraz, one of our most celebrated varieties.
This limited father-and-son tasting offers a rare opportunity to explore a vertical selection of Shiraz, crafted by both our current winemaker, Bertho van der Westhuizen, and his father, Schalk van der Westhuizen, who preceded him. The featured wines include a magnum tasting of Shiraz 2010 and the Shiraz 2013 made by Schalk, tasted alongside our current release, Shiraz 2019.
The tasting is available from Wednesday 24 September to Sunday 28 September in celebration of Heritage Day and costs R120 per person.
An unforgettable tasting where heritage meets innovation, and every glass tells a story.
Award-winning wines
We are proud to share the exciting recognition our wines have received over the past few weeks.
Alto Rouge 2023
Gold at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards, 92 points and Best Buy by Winemag.co.za, and 90 points by Tim Atkin MW in his South Africa Special Report 2025.
Alto La Residence Heritage Blend 2022
93 points and 10 Top in the Prescient Signature Red Blend Report as well as 92 points by Tim Atkin MW in his South Africa Special Report 2025.
A heartfelt congratulations to our winemaker, Bertho van der Westhuizen, and his dedicated team on these remarkable achievements.
In the vineyards
This season, we are establishing over 12 hectares of new plantings including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot vines.
Each new vine is more than a planting; it is a long-term commitment to the future of winemaking at Alto.
As Altus van Lill, our viticulturist, explains: “Being involved in planting vines means contributing to a living legacy that connects the past to the present. It is a privilege to be part of the planting that will have a direct impact on the future wines of Alto.”
We eagerly look forward to the first harvest from these young vines in the years to come, knowing they will play an important role in shaping Alto’s legacy for generations ahead.
