WINE
We offer a variety of wines that have been skillfully developed over many years.
Each range offers its own unique take on the terroir and grapes, giving you a memorable experience with every glass.
FLAGSHIP RANGE
BARTHO EKSTEEN
HOUTSKOOL
Sauvignon Blanc (wooded)
HOUTSKOOL means “charcoal” — the artistic medium — but also plays on hout (wood) and skool (school): the “schooling” I went through to find the perfect sweet spot for oak on Sauvignon Blanc.
A highly acclaimed, sought-after, wooded Sauvignon Blanc. Extremely limited.
AWARDS
– Twice Sauvignon Blanc of the Year
– Frequently 5 stars in Platter’s Wine Guide
– Regular 95+ from Tim Atkin MW
– Diners Club Winemaker of the Year
GROEPSDRUK
Rhône-style Red Blend
GROEPSDRUK means “peer pressure” — the wine that looks you in the eyes and asks:
“Will you carve your own path, or float along with the mainstream’s golden kids?”
Single best barrels selected by the cellar master and his team.
AWARDS
– 5 star Platter’s and never less than 4.5 stars
PROFESSORE
Pinotage/Roobernet/Nouvelle
PROFESSORE means “professors” — a tribute to two icons of South African viticulture: Prof. Abraham Perold and Prof. Christian Orffer.
A world first, proudly South African.
AWARDS:
– Platter’s: 4.5 stars
– Tim Atkin MW: 91%
– A world-first blend
FLUISTER
Estate Pinot Noir
FLUISTER (Afrikaans for “whisper”) is our quiet voice from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Pinot Noir is a settled passion — it feels natural, like silence finding its voice.
AWARDS
– Jancis Robinson MW: Joint second-best Pinot from Hemel-en-Aarde
SIGNATURE RANGE
BARTHO EKSTEEN
DOM
Méthode Cap Classique
DOM, from Dominus — Latin for Lord, Master, Commander.
And yes, if you catch the subtle humour — it’s that double meaning (Afrikaans for “stupid”) that makes you smile… and think.
The only Méthode Cap Classique from Hemel-en-Aarde made from all three classic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier.
AWARDS
– Platter’s: 4.5 stars with several 5-star nominations
– Tim Atkin MW: 95+
BLOM
Rhône-style Rosé
BLOM means bloom, blossom, or flower.
BLOM is what wine should be — in full bloom.
This Rosé made history.
AWARDS
– First Rosé ever nominated for 5 stars by Platter’s Wine Guide
– Never rated below 4.5 stars
MEESTER
Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded)
MEESTER means Master — The Headmaster. The Teacher. The Master of Sauvignon Blanc.
The one who turned water into wine.
A true reflection of well-aged, unwooded Sauvignon Blanc.
AWARDS
– Platter’s: 4 to 4.5 stars
– Tim Atkin MW: 95+
OUSKOOL
Rhône-style Red Blend
OUSKOOL means “Old School” — and old school isn’t outdated. It’s an honour.
A blend selected from 10 premium barrels in the cellar.
AWARDS
– Platter’s: 4 to 4.5 stars
CAPE
WINEMAKERS
GUILD
EXCLUSIVE
VLOEKSKOOT
Sauvignon Blanc (wooded)
VLOEKSKOOT means “lucky shot” — I built my career on Sauvignon Blanc, but my best bottle is named VLOEKSKOOT.
Because even precision needs a sense of humour.
The most successful Sauvignon Blanc in the history of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.
AWARDS
– Platter’s: 5 stars
– Tim Atkin MW: 95+
– Best International Wooded Sauvignon Blanc (Tim Atkin MW)
WIJNSKOOL RANGE
BARTHO EKSTEEN
WIJNSKOOL is our way of giving back — to the next generation of wine lovers and makers.
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, honest, everyday white wine — easy to enjoy, easy to share.
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
Shiraz
Accessible, fruit-driven Shiraz — for good food, friends, and fireside stories.
WINE MAKING
PHILOSOPHY
Bartho is a firm believer that a winemaker should spend as much time as possible in the vineyard during harvest. He sees the unique challenges of each vintage as character-building moments — ones that keep you humble, grounded, and on your knees. He is deeply committed to the terroir of Hermanus and its surroundings, which he believes to be among the most extreme and expressive in South Africa.
While passionate about his wines — and proud of the recognition they’ve received — Bartho’s pride goes far beyond awards and accolades. At the heart of the brand lies a strong family dynamic. His wife, Suné, is the creative force behind the culinary offering under the name Maná. His son, Pieter Willem, and daughter-in-law, Sol, are both carving out their own reputations as winemakers in their own right. His daughter, Shani, and son-in-law, Arno, are devoted educators shaping young minds in Hermanus — and play an equally vital role as brand ambassadors, sharing the family’s values and story with the broader community.
In early 2015, Bartho and his family relocated to their farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where they currently reside. From here they expand their wine brand and other ventures.
WINEMAKERS
BARTHO
EKSTEEN
Cellar Master & Winemaker
PIETER
WILLEM
EKSTEEN
Winemaker & Vine grower
visit us
Bartho Eksteen Wynlandgoed, R320, Hemel-en-Aarde Vallei, Hermanus, South Africa.
Contact us
+27 72 323 5060
sune@hermanus.co.za
bartho@hermanus.co.za