An historic 18th century wine farm, Groote Post is located nearby Darling, less than an hours drive from Cape Town on the West Coast of South Africa.  An oasis of calm and serenity, the cellar has consistently produced a range of award winning wines from cool climatic conditions.  The Pentz family extend a warm invitation to experience their wonderful wines and to visit the award winning restaurant Hilda's Kitchen when next in the fairest cape.

The 18th century, time-honoured art of winemaking lives on in Zonnebloem wines - from the carefully tended vineyards to the meticulous craftsmanship in the cellar.

Style:  Smooth, elegant with hints of violets and cherries.  Oak matured.

Serve:  Room temperature 16ºC - 18ºC or slightly chilled in summer.  Complements red meats and game, as well as chicken and cheeses.

Maturation Potential:  5 - 8 years

Offering rich black cherry and raspberry flavours and floral notes, fine tannins and a mouth filling lingering complexity. Overgaauw is a wine estate of distinction situated on south facing slopes overlooking the Stellenbosch Valley. Deep granite soils and cool sea breezes enable the ideal cultivation of noble grape varieties. The resultant wines are nurtured to perfection by the inherited passion and experience of four generations of Van Velden Winemakers.