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News and Events

Watch this space for important news and upcoming events. For more information or any enquiries, please contact us at 044 2133 314 or admin@dekrans.co.za or marketing@dekrans.co.za or contact us via our social media platforms.

Calitzdorp Expressed

Be sure to diarise the 2026 Calitzdorp Expressed Festival which will be taking place from 12-14 June 2026. This winter festival is an evolved celebration of the tradition port-wine festival, which celebrates the all-things port-style wines in Calitzdorp, the port capital of South Africa. On Saturday 13 June we will celebrate at De Krans with live music by Thelma Heyns from 11am – 4pm, two wine and cellar tours with tutored tastings and pairings presented by winemaker Christoff de Wet, as well as the Calitzdorp Expressed Trail Run which will take place through the vineyards of De Krans Wines and parts of Calitzdorp. Runners can choose between a relaxed 5km walk or run (dogs are welcome), a 10km run or a 21km run. Prizes and medals will be up for grabs as well as lucky draws. For more information, please visit www.jakhalsevents.co.za

Calitzdorp Expressed Programme at De Krans Wines:

Saturday 13 June
  • Expressed Trail Run – Enjoy a 5km, 10km, or 21km walk/run set against the stunning backdrop of the De Krans vineyards and along the Gamka river. Registration and late entries will take place from 7.30 – 9am. Beautiful finisher medals await all participants, with lots of wine prizes up for grabs. Visit https://jakhalsevents.co.za for more information and to enter the race
  • Cellar Tours – Enjoy an exciting and insightful wine cellar tour with a wine tasting and food pairings presented by winemaker, Christoff de Wet.Tour 1: starts at 10am (duration of 2 hours)
    Tour 2: starts at 2pm (duration of 2 hours)Tours are R250 per person with limited space available of 15 people per tour so be sure to book your spot as soon as possible.
  • Enjoy live music by Thelma Heyns from 11am – 4pm
Saturday 13 June and Sunday 14 June
  • Taste about 20 quality wines from De Krans at the tasting room.Saturday: 9am – 6pm
    Sunday: 9am – 5pm
  • Enjoy a breakfast, lunch or cheese platter at the De Krans Bistro with inside and outside seating.Saturday: 7.30am – 5pm (kitchen closes at 4.30pm)
    Sunday: 8am – 5pm (kitchen closes at 4.30pm)
For general enquiries and cellar tour bookings, please contact us at 044 2133 314 or admin@dekrans.co.za.
For Tasting room enquiries, please contact us at 044 2133 314 or tasting@dekrans.co.za
For Bistro enquiries and bookings (please note we will not take bookings for Saturday) please contact us at 078 040 0635 or bistro@dekrans.co.za

We are excited to introduce our brand new Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025, produced of 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The sparkling wine has delicious flavours of apple, pears and tropical fruit with a balanced and fresh acidity and is enjoyable on its own to celebrate festive occasions, or paired with soft cheeses, pâtés or a charcuterie platter. The De Krans Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025 will be available exclusively from cellar door as well as our online shop at www.dekrans.co.za.

Calitzdorp Expressed

Be sure to diarise the 2026 Calitzdorp Expressed Festival which will be taking place from 12-14 June 2026. This winter festival is an evolved celebration of the tradition port-wine festival, which celebrates the all-things port-style wines in Calitzdorp, the port capital of South Africa. On Saturday 13 June we will celebrate at De Krans with live music by Thelma Heyns from 11am – 4pm, two wine and cellar tours with tutored tastings and pairings presented by winemaker Christoff de Wet, as well as the Calitzdorp Expressed Trail Run which will take place through the vineyards of De Krans Wines and parts of Calitzdorp. Runners can choose between a relaxed 5km walk or run (dogs are welcome), a 10km run or a 21km run. Prizes and medals will be up for grabs as well as lucky draws. For more information, please visit www.jakhalsevents.co.za

We are excited to introduce our brand new Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025, produced of 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The sparkling wine has delicious flavours of apple, pears and tropical fruit with a balanced and fresh acidity and is enjoyable on its own to celebrate festive occasions, or paired with soft cheeses, pâtés or a charcuterie platter. The De Krans Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2025 will be available exclusively from cellar door as well as our online shop at www.dekrans.co.za.

Great news! The De Krans Premium P&T (Port-style and Tonic) is back in stock – just in time for summer. The first of its kind in South Africa, the P&T launched in 2022 and is a premium, premixed ready- to-drink port and tonic made from white port. It delights with delicious flavours of passion fruit, litchi, citrus and pineapple, and a subtle tonic flavour on the aftertaste. This sparkling drink is best served chilled as is in the 275ml bottle, in a bubbly glass or in a white wine glass or tumbler with dried or fresh fruit garnish.