Home of the Roos Family since 1963 .

Mooiplaas, meaning beautiful farm, is situated high in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, heart of the Cape Winelands. Here the Roos Family produce a range of acclaimed and award winning boutique style wines that reflect their unique terroir.

The Estate that offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain, flanked by Table Bay & False Bay to the west and Stellenbosch surrounds to the east also boasts a 50ha private nature reserve dedicated to the preservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Biodiversity highlights: Area conserved – 60ha.
Critically endangered Swartland Granite Renosterveld, proclaimed as a Private Nature Reserve in 1995; member of the Bottelary Renosterveld Conservancy. First producer to become a member of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative in July 2005!

The history of the farm dates back to the year 1806.

Mooiplaas as it exists today was formed in the 1800's when Jan Christoffel Bosman became the first owner. Nicolaas Roos acquired the property in 1963, and has been home to the Roos family ever since.

Depicted on our label is the Cape Dutch Manor House, a rare example of the H-shape with a neo-classical gable with the date 1833 engraved. On 20 October 1989, the Manor House was declared a National Monument.

Annual rainfall
630 mm from May to August.

Temperatures
Average summer temperatures: 27° C
Average winter temperatures: 19° C

Nature Conservancy
Mooiplaas Nature Conservancy was established in 1995 and covers approximately 50 hectares. The main goal is to conserve the Renosterveld Fynbos, of which there is only 1% left in the Western Cape today. Renosterveld is of international concern for its medicinal values. Many animals also depend on Renosterveld, as it forms a large part of their natural habitat.

Olives
Mooiplaas also grows makes and bottles its own olives from the 32-year old olive trees lining the dusty road to the farm.

"I only drink Champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone.
When I have company I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and I drink it when I am.
Otherwise I never touch it, unless I'm thirsty."
- Lily Bollinger

Mooi Plaas Wines

Phone: +27 (0) 21 903 6273
Website: www.mooiplaas.co.za
Email: dirk@mooiplaas.co.za