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Set in the Knorhoek Valley on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, this 500-hectare wine estate was restored from 2012 under the custodianship of the Gaiduk family. The estate produces wines under two labels: Quoin Rock, a premium collection including Chardonnay, Shiraz, MCC and a flagship Red Blend; and Namysto, a separate label reflecting the estate's broader creative vision. A third range, Knorhoek, is produced from heritage vines on the property. Grapes for the white wines are also sourced from the estate's Boskloof conservation farm in Elim in the Cape Agulhas region, where zebra and springbok are maintained on the land.
Winemaker and viticulturist Schalk Opperman, who studied oenology at Stellenbosch University and trained in California and Bordeaux, has led the cellar since 2005. The Wine Lounge accommodates guided tastings of five wines presented by a wine ambassador, with indoor and outdoor terrace seating and views across the valley.
The estate's restaurant, QUARTZ, opened in 2025 as a relaxed fine-dining venue serving seasonally driven, South African-rooted menus by executive chef Edmund Viljoen. The Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 was awarded Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards, scoring 97 points. Outdoor picnics are available on the estate grounds. A smart-elegant dress code applies at QUARTZ.