De Trafford Winery is situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm set at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, right at the end of the Blaauwklip road, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. The history of wine growing on this mountain farm started with the purchase of the property in 1976 by the Trafford family as inaccessible grazing land. Many of the high altitude slopes were deemed suitable for high quality red grape varieties. Unfortunately, due to the absurd quota restrictions, planting a commercial vineyard had to wait 18 years. In 1983 a small vineyard was established to produce experimental wines - consumed by family and friends! These were our learning curve years ( 1984 - 1991 ), which included lots of help and advice from local winemakers and working experience in France, particularly in the Bordeaux area.
Wines from de Trafford Winery
- De Trafford Blueprint Shiraz
2004 Shiraz, Iran
- De Trafford Blueprint Shiraz
2005 Shiraz, Iran Rated 3/5
- De Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Rated 4/5
- de Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Rated 4/5
- de Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
2002 Stellenbosch, South Africa Rated 4/5
- de Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
2003 Stellenbosch, South Africa Rated 4/5
- de Trafford Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch
2004 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- De Trafford Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch
2006 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- De Trafford - Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch
2007 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- De Trafford Chenin Blanc Straw Wine
2005 Rated 4/5
- De Trafford Elevation 393
2003 Rated 3.5/5
- De Trafford Merlot
2004 Rated 4/5
- De Trafford Merlot Stellenbosch
2003 Stellenbosch, South Africa Rated 3.5/5
- de Trafford Shiraz Stellenbosch
2002 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- de Trafford Shiraz Stellenbosch
2003 Stellenbosch, South Africa
- De Trafford Wines Merlot
2005 Rated 3/5
- De Trafford Chenin Blanc Straw Wine
2004 Rated 3.5/5
- De Trafford Chenin Blanc
2006 Rated 3/5
- De Trafford Chenin Blanc
2008 Rated 3/5
- De Trafford Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc
2009 Stellenbosch, South Africa Rated 3/5
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| De Trafford Straw Wine 2003 vs. Lammershoek Straw Wine 2009 | What ... Last night an interesting contrast in styles when De Trafford Straw Wine 2003 was put up against Lammershoek Straw Wine 2009, the former being hugely rich and full, the latter fresher and more zingy. The De Trafford is from 100% Chenin ... |
| De Trafford « stufftodo De Trafford. Some info: De Trafford was the first winery in the Stellenbosch area to use “Vin de Paille” – wine from naturally dried grapes, lunches are offered. Address: Stellenbosch. Where it is: Take the N2 to Stellenbosch ... |
| Twelve favourite wines. Score: Europe 11, New World 1. « Kit ... Our De Trafford Merlot from Stellenbosch in South Africa is a beautifully made wine of immense charm and style. That said my choice of the remaining four are all European. This includes another Tuscan and, even though it may not be ... |
