About Us
Located in the heart of the beautiful Robertson valley – a valley of wines and roses – lies Bon Courage Estate, home to some of South Africa’s finest wines and recognized both locally and internationally for their exceptional quality.
The stately Cape Dutch homestead dates back to 1818 and the estate has enjoyed the attention and dedication of three generations of the Bruwer family since 1927.
The Robertson wine region is today renowned for wines of great depth and concentration, a result of the ideal soil and climatic conditions that prevail in this region. Three rivers runs through the estate and have, over the years, deposited a variety of different soil types on the farm. Due to this diversification of soil and microclimates, a wide range of grape varietals can thrive in the same area. André Bruwer – the owner and viticulturist – has acknowledged the basic maxim (truth) that good wine is mainly created in the soil and has, therefore, put much effort into matching the correct cultivar to the ideal soil type.
Although ”tradition” plays a big role at Bon Courage Estate, careful but extensive modernization has allowed André and his son Jacques to combine the best of traditional methods with those of the modern age. This combination allows them greater freedom and flexibility when creating the present and future Bon Courage wines.
Today, André and Jacques combine their experience, skills, patience and personal dedication into producing a selection of the very finest wines.
The Vineyards
Blessed with ideal climatic conditions, Bon Courage enjoys long sunlight hours in summer, which ensure optimum ripeness and a perfect balance between sugar and acid. Low rainfall during the growing period minimizes the need for pesticides, and computerised...
Our Cellar Master
Jacques Bruwer, born in 1966, literally grew up in the vineyards and it was therefore no surprise that he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. After completing school he studied winemaking at the prestigious Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch. In...
Tribute to our Founder
André Bruwer is the current owner of Bon Courage Wine Estate. He was born in Robertson in 1942 on the farm Goedemoed – ”Good Courage”. He matriculated in 1959 and is today the only person of his class who remains in Robertson. After school, like so many other...
Wine Ranges
(Click on the bottles to view the different wine varietals available)
Inkará
Limited Release
Jacques Bruére
Vintage MCC
Bon Courage
Estate Wines
Like Father Like Son
Made for early enjoyment
Café Maude Restaurant
Visitors come to Bon Courage Estate, not only for the exquisite wines, but also to enjoy a delicious meal, a fresh salad, a creative sandwich or just a cup of coffee at Café Maude.
Here, under the shade of an old African pepper tree, locals and tourists alike, gather to relax and enjoy each others company.
A new indoor restaurant with a big fireplace is also in place should there be a chill in the air on a winter morning.
Don’t be surprised if you hear some chirps. An owl and her chicks have a nest in the tree just above your seat…
Café Maude
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 09H00 – 17H00
Saturday: 09H00 – 15H00
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 09h00 till 15h00 (except closed on New Year, Easter Friday, 25 & 26 Dec)
2nd April (Good Friday) – Closed
3rd April (Sat) – 09h00 till 15h00
5th April (Mon) – 09h00 till 15h00
Trading Hours for Bon Courage Tasting Room
Monday – Friday: 09H00 – 17H00
Saturdays: 09H00 – 15H00
Public Holidays: 09H00 – 13H00 (except closed on New Year, Easter Friday, 25 & 26 Dec)
2nd (Good Friday), 3rd and 5th April we will be closed.
No groups bookings until further notice
Children welcome!
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
Tel: 082 898 9592
Email: cafemaude@boncourage.co.za


Accommodation
Our cottage provide the perfect getaway from our busy everyday lives being closer to nature and finding relaxation has never never been easier.
The cottages are part of a large working farm with wine cultivation’s located in the heart of the beautiful Robertson valley. A valley of wines and roses. Home to some of South Africa’s finest wines and recognized both locally and internationally for their exceptional quality. Vigne cottages are only +/- 1.5 hours drive away from Cape Town.
Bon Courage also has a wide variety of winning wines that can be tasted on the farm where after you can enjoy a delicious meal under the shade of an old african pepper tree.
If you have any queries or comments, we would like to hear from you! Contact us directly by filling in the form below
Contact
Bon Courage Wine Estate
Tel: +27 23 626 4178
P.O. Box 589, Robertson, 6705, South Africa
Café Maude Restaurant
Maryka: 0828989592
Send Us A Message

Philip Viljoen

Tania Van As

Anneline Smuts
Tel: +27 23 626 4178
Fax: +27 23 626 3581
Email: marketing@boncourage.co.za

Ilse Smit

Pieter Bruwer

Jacques Bruwer

Café Maude

Mavis Rhode

Trish Heuime

Nicky Simpson
Tel: +27 82 371 8551
Email: nicky@boncourage.co.za

Michelle Elford

Ashley Straker
Tel: +27 60 491 6512
Email: ashley@boncourage.co.za

Steven Smuts
Tel: 023 626 4178
Email: marketing@boncourage.co.za

WC Louw
Tel: 023 626 4178
Email: workshop@boncourage.co.za
Trading Hours
Mon – Fri: 09H00 till 17H00
Sat & Public Holidays : 09H00 till 15H00 (except closed on New Year, Easter Friday, 25 & 26 Dec)
Sundays: CLOSED
2nd April (Good Friday) – Closed
3rd April (Sat) – 09h00 till 15h00
5th April (Mon) – 09h00 till 15h00
No groups bookings until further notice
GPS Co-Ordinates
Latitude: -33.83819 Longitude: 19.93593
Bon Courage Wine State
Local Agents

Vinimark Trading
Tel: 021 854 7260
Fax: 021 854 7291
Email: info@vinimark.co.za

Vinimark Trading
Tel: +27 41 373 5547
Fax: +27 41 373 5582
Email: info@vinimark.co.za

Vinimark Trading
Tel: +27 44 873 4435
Fax: +27 44 873 4436
Email: info@vinimark.co.za

Vinimark Trading
Tel: +27 11 608 1750
Fax: +27 11 608 1770
Email: info@vinimark.co.za

Vinimark Trading
Tel: +27 13 737 8960 / +27 13 737 8231
Fax: +27 86 672 5295 / +27 13 737 8959
Email: info@vinimark.co.za

Vinimark Trading
Tel: +27 31 700 9170
Fax: +27 31 700 9169
Email: info@vinimark.co.za
International Agents

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies
Tel: 01780 755 810
Fax: 01780 482 721
Web: www.abswineagencies.co.uk

Seapride Foods
Tel: +263 774824811
Email: emma@seapridefoods.co.zw
Zambia
Tel: +260 9745 02857
Email: info@seapridefoods.co.zm


Laithwaite's Wine
Tel: 033 3014 8198
Fax: 033 3014 8216

Due'sVinhus
Tel: +45 6221 0910
Email: duesvinhus@tdcadsl.dk
Web: www.duesvinhus.dk

Global Wineries nv
Tel: +32 3326 8170
Fax: +32 3633 1320
Email: info@globalwineries.com

Isanga
Tel: 082 156 4544
Email: info@isanga.de
Web: www.isanga.de

Lamprecht International
Tel: 416 421 3908
Fax: 416 421 6963

Q&P Alco Merchant GmbH
Tel: +7 495 504 3487
Fax: +7 495 504 3477
Web: www.av.ru
Email: dkrasilnikov@azbukavkusa.ru

Netherlands

Komnik & Frank CC
Tel: +264 61222411
Fax: +264 61223585
Website: http://www.kfcc.com.na
