About the Winery

Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the

Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland

Wine of Origin district and is renowned for its red wines and Fine

Old Vintage. The farm, which dates back to 1704, began producing

wine exactly one century later. In 1872 Allesverloren was acquired

by Daniel Francois Malan and has remained in the Malan family

for five generations. Current owner Danie Malan and his late

father, Fanie, were among the wine pioneers of the Swartland, ably

demonstrating the outstanding wine growing potential of what was

once considered the breadbasket of the Cape. While wheat remains

the major crop in the region, increasing numbers of wine farms are

established each year to take advantage of the beneficial terroir.