CALITZDORP · KLEIN KAROO · SINCE 1890

Where Terroir
Meets Innovation

In The Heart Of The Klein Karoo

De Krans Wines is situated in Calitzdorp in the heart of the Klein Karoo. The original farmland called Buffelsvallei was bought by the Nel family in 1890. Traditionally known for their Port-style wines, De Krans is perhaps most acclaimed for celebrating the Calitzdorp Terroir in unique and innovative ways and were the first to launch a Premium Moscato Perlé in South Africa in 2012, as well as the first to produce a Touriga Nacional dry red wine, a Cape Pink Port-style wine, and a P&T (port-style and tonic). De Krans Wines is a must-visit destination along the popular Route 62 with a tasting room, bistro under the vines, a beautiful vineyard walking trail and fruit picking activities in the summer. Come and enjoy our quality, award-winning wines set against the backdrop of true Klein Karoo hospitality.

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Premium Moscato Perlé Range

Classic Varietal Range

Terroir Range

Port-Style Range/Dessert Wine

Port-Style & Tonic

Garden Route Range

Premium Moscato Perlé Range

THE PREMIUM MOSCATO RANGE

PRODUCED THE FIRST MOSCATO PERLÉ IN SOUTH AFRICA

De Krans pioneered the Moscato Perlé style in 2012 – natural sweet, lightly sparkling, lower in alcohol and made to be served chilled. Produced using at least 85% of Muscat Varieties ensures consistent, premium quality Moscato.

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The Calitzdorp difference

HOME OF AWARD-WINNING
PORT-STYLE WINES
FOR EVERY OCCASION

Hot days, cold nights and stony Karoo soils. The closest thing to Portugal's Douro Valley outside Portugal itself. It's why our Cape Vintage Reserve keeps earning Platter's 5 Stars, and why Calitzdorp is called South Africa's port capital.

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Make more memories with De Krans, every season

Introducing the De Krans Wine Club

Receive a carefully selected 12-bottle collection every three months, along with exclusive member benefits, special and limited edition wines and updates from the farm and cellar.

The TASTE OF CALITZDORP curated box contains one bottle each of the following wines:

Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025 @ R130 – 1st Sparking Chenin Blanc at De Krans from the 3 oldest Chenin vineyards on the farm
Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2025 @ R115 – from a vineyard at 650m altitude in the Upper Langkloof, Platter’s Wine Guide 4½ stars
Tritonia Verdelho 2024 @ R160 – One of top Verdelho’s in South Africa, barrel-fermented for one year in new, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels, Platter’s Wine Guide 4½ stars
Pinotage Dry Rosé 2026 @ R89 – pre-release only for Wine Club members
Garden Route Shiraz 2023 @ R140 – from a beautiful vineyard 550m high in the Kammanassie mountains, pre-release, only for Wine Club members
Tinta Roriz 2023 @ R120 – pre-release for Wine Club members, only 1,350 bottles made from this very good vintage
Touriga Nacional 2024 @ R150 – top red grape variety at De Krans, Platter’s Wine Guide 4 stars
Tritonia Red Calitzdorp Blend 2022 @ R350 – flagship red wine, already sold out, National Wine Challenge Double Gold, Trophy Wine Show 2024 – 97 Points (gold)
Muscat Blanc 2025 @ R145 – Platter’s Wine Guide 4½ stars, dessert wine made from an old vineyard in the beautiful Kruisrivier valley near Calitzdorp
Cape Tawny Limited Release @ R240 – average age of 10 years old, Platter’s Wine Guide 4½ stars, Top 100 and Platinum at National Wine Challenge
Cape Vintage 2023 @ R140 – Platter’s Wine Guide 4½ stars, pre-release only for Wine Club members
Cape Vintage Reserve 2016 @ R500 – A 10-year-old flagship port-style wine, Tim Atkin 96 Points & Best Fortified Wine in South Africa , NWC Grand Cru Winner, Platter’s Wine Guide 5 stars

Total value: R2,279. Selling for Wine Club Members at 30% off at R1595