THE COURAGE TO CRAFT QUALITY WINES

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

PLEASE NOTE:

Café Maude will be closed EVERY TUESDAY for the months June, July & Aug.
They will be available/open on a Tuesday for private functions only.

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.