De Trafford Winery
De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains.
The history of wine growing on this mountain farm started with the purchase of the property in 1976 by the Trafford family as inaccessible grazing land. Many of the high altitude slopes were deemed suitable for high quality red grape varieties. Unfortunately, due to the absurd quota restrictions, planting a commercial vineyard had to wait 18 years. In 1983 a small vineyard was established to produce experimental wines - consumed by family and friends! These years ( 1984 - 1991 ), included lots of help and advice from local winemakers and working experience in France, particularly in the Bordeaux area.
In 1991 quota restrictions were lifted. The winery was registered in time for the 1992 harvest and a new vineyard was planted in 1994 and 1995. Varieties, clones, rootstocks, vine densities and trellis systems were carefully chosen to suit the subtle variations in soil and microclimate. Their aim is to produce high quality red wines which convey the personality and uniqueness of this mountain site to the full.
De Trafford P
.O. Box 495, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 880 1611
Fax: +27 21 880 1611
Web: http://www.detrafford.co.za
