Oak Valley, a relatively new entrant in the South African wine industry, has made great strides in the market since the launch of the first wine in 2003, a much-acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc.

The wines are products of the exciting new cool climate Elgin Ward, which is rapidly attracting the attention and investment from a number of leading South African winemakers.

The Oak Valley range of wines includes Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon/Semillon blend, a Pinot Noir and a Bordeaux styled blend, known as The Oak Valley Blend. The wines have been consistently well rated by the market and the 2005 Sauvignon Blanc won Gold and the Regional Trophy at the 2006 Decanter World Wine Awards whilst the 2004 Oak Valley Blend won the International Trophy for Bordeaux Styled Blends over £10 at the 2007 Decanter World Wine Awards and was also voted the best SA Bordeaux style blend of the 2004 vintage by Wine Magazine. The 2006 Chardonnay won gold at the 2008 International Wine Challenge in London and was the only SA label to do so.

The flavours of the wines are characterised by minerally undertones complimented by fresh acidity, giving an elegance that has its origins in the cool terroir of the valley.

Currently the breakdown of vineyards on Oak Valley is as follows:


Cellar space has been rented at Paul Cluver Wines from the 2003 - 2012 vintages. Our wines are made by Pieter Visser, the Oak Valley Winemaker/Viticulturist, who is a graduate of the Elsenburg Agricultural College and has been working on the farm since 1993. Ultimately an own cellar is planned for Oak Valley and environmental approvals are being sought at this time.

Kevin Watt, the well known viticulturist, is the Oak Valley viticultural consultant.

The wine tasting room on the Estate is set in lush surroundings adjoining an oak forest, and is open Monday to Friday from 08H30 to 17H00 and on Saturday mornings. Out of hours by appointment only. Tastings are conducted free of charge.