Jan Pretorius

Review of Hidden Valley Wine Estate

Hidden refers to the owners name, not because it i...

Hidden refers to the owners name, not because it is "hidden" somewhere; although this is really a beautiful hidden gem of a place. In keeping with a holistic approach to the environment, the farm was developed to its current glory. Although the winery is a state of the art, gravity fed cellar, it is nestled into the side of the slope and intended to blend back into the environment in time. The building materials, namely stone, wood and glass has been purposely selected to present a contemporary, yet functional structure. Vineyards, olive groves, almond orchards and natural vegetation, each, surround the cellar, occupying an integral part of the farm s ecosystem. Sustainable agriculture is a common theme in every approach both in and outside the cellar, hence the philosophy, Working with Nature . Uniquely positioned to produce the best wines, the vineyards are planted on ancient, decomposed granite soils, consisting of Oakleaf and Tukulu profiles.

Positioned atop the slopes of the Helderberg, with panoramic views of the vineyards and mountains, Hidden Valley Wines is the ideal wedding & function venue. Photographic opportunities are many, including a spectacular indigenous garden trail, a tree-flanked dam, vineyards and olive groves, a gorgeous barrel cellar, and unique hand-hewn stone wall, and sweeping views of the valley and Table Mountain from the tasting room