Remhoogte

The story begins in 1699, when Dutch settlers first planted vines on these granite slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. The name "Remhoogte" ("Reach Heights") reflects its high-altitude vineyards (280–400m), some of the oldest in Stellenbosch. With deeds dating back to 1812, Remhoogte (Dutch for ‘Brake Heights’) is situated on the steep Southwestern slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in Stellenbosch. Spanning across 55 hectares, 25 of which under vine, the estate benefits from cooling winds blowing from False Bay, which make the steep south and southwest-facing clay soil slopes ideal growing areas for the prime quality fruit used for Remhoogte’s wines. The Boustred family arrived at the estate in 1994, wanting to change their lives and invest their time, money and dedication in a wine venture. Juliet and Murray Boustred, settled with their two sons, Chris and Rob, and made Remhootge their home and shared project; the couple still leaves on the grounds, as do their children, now with their respective families. The sons are now at the helm of Remhoogte, Chris as winemaker and Rob as Marketing & Saled Director. Chris took over winemaking responsibilities from his father in 2007, after graduating with a degree in viticulture and oenology from the Stellenbosch University. Building upon his father’s love for the estate and the work developed by consultant and former shareholder Michel Rolland, Chris brought more expressiveness and terroir awareness to Remhoogte’s winemaking programme.