Bernheim Wines produces red wines from two farms in the famous Paarl region – one close to the town of Paarl and the other in the newly formed Voor Paardeberg ward, already gaining a reputation as the ward for quality wines.

Some 50 hectares are planted with the noble varietals Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot resulting in Bernheim Wines specializing in producing outstanding quality red wines.

The winemaker, Jacques Kruger, is well known in wine circles and boasts numerous international and local awards. He remains passionate about wine and maintains “My winemaking philosophy is still, and has always been, to make wine naturally by helping the grape reach its full potential.”
Shareholder Pieter Taljaard’s love for wine started many years ago: “When I had the opportunity  in 2004 to acquire a cellar in partnership with Jacques and my longstanding friend Hermann Helmbold, I grabbed it. I knew it would be a challenging venture, but was confident that with Jacques in the cellar, we could produce wines that will make wine lovers sit up and take notice. The quality of wines we have been producing since then, has proven me right.”