CLIMATE/TERROIR
The Robertson / Bonnievale district has a dry Karoo climate but at night the air cools down considerably. The soil varies from deep alluvial next to the Breede River to heavy Karoo clay and limey gravel on the slopes, enabling Goedverwacht to produce a wide variety of cultivars suitable to the different soil types.
THE VINEYARDS
At present Goedverwacht’s vineyards include:
Colombar 31ha
Chenin Blanc 20ha
Sauvignon Blanc 30ha
Chardonnay 38ha
Nouvelle 6ha
Semillon 3ha
Pinot Noir 15ha
Petit Verdot 3ha
Merlot 10ha
Shiraz 6ha
Cabernet Sauvignon 10ha
Total 172ha
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
Harvesting starts in mid-January and takes place only during early morning while it is still cool. This, together with the climate, soil and watchful eye of the vintner, has resulted in products that are enjoyed, shared, and talked about by wine lovers from all over the world.
Goedverwacht produces 2 000 000 litres of wine, approximately 10 000 litres per hectare. This is substantially lower than the potential of the vines, but the owner believes that this contributes to the success of his products of which 90% is exported to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Poland, Lithuania, Seychelles, Brazil, Nigeria, China, Denmark and the United States of America.
