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We Live to Inspire

Weltevrede is a Family owned wine Estate in the Robertson Valley. Wine has been an integral part of the Jonker family tradition for four generations. It began when Klaas Jonker purchased the farm in 1912 and planted the first vineyards in the area. He was followed by Japie Jonker, who in 1933 began wine farming on Weltevrede. Today, the tradition is carried on by current owner Philip Jonker.

Philip joined his father, Louwrens Jonker, in 1997 as winemaker after qualifying at the University of Stellenbosch. He also gained valuable practical experience working at Clos du Val winery in the Napa Valley, California, as well as Chateau La Dominique in Saint Emilion, France.

Weltevrede has got a lot to offer our visitors. A tractor ride, wine tastings and accomodation is available as well as the restaurant and function venue.
One of the recent ventures was the launch of the Weltevrede Writers Studio on the Estate. This is for writers to come and be inspired with the beautiful surroundings and get insights from the 3000 + books available in the studio.

In all that we do here at Weltevrede, we want to inspire.

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Directions from the N1:

From Cape Town you drive to Worcester on the N1. Throughout Worcester you can follow the Robertson signposts. There is a Weltevrede guesthouse just before Robertson – please ignore. When you have driven through Robertson, you will see a Bonnievale turn-off to the right at a big traffic circle.

From Robertson to Bonnievale it is a twenty minute drive. Weltevrede Wine Estate is just before the town Bonnievale on the right hand side.

Directions from the N2:

Drive out of Cape Town, with the N2 past Caledon, through Rivier-sonder-end. Turn left at the Bonnievale turn-off between Rivier-sonder-end and Swellendam. Drive until you reach Bonnievale and the T-junction. Turn left at the T-Junction. Drive straight through the town. Just about 1 km outside the town is Weltevrede Estate on the left. Drive in through the gates and into the parking lot.

When arriving at Weltevrede please get out of the car, take a deep breath and prepare to enjoy warm country side hospitality.

GPS: S 33° 56' 30.9" E 020° 3' 4.4"

Contact Us:

PO BOX 6, Bonnievale 6730, South Africa

Phone: +27 23 616 2141 - Fax: +27 23 616 2460 - Email: info@weltevrede.com