
Cloof Wine Estate
Red · Darling, South Africa
Fruit-forward
Dry · Bold structured · Spicy · Full-bodied
Grapes
South Africa
Cloof Wine Estate is located in Darling, within South Africa’s Western Cape. The estate produces a range of award-winning wines, including Duckitt Bordeaux Blend, Inkspot, The Darkside, The Very Sexy Shiraz, and Winemakers Pinotage. Its wines have received accolades from Platter’s Wine Guide and international competitions. The estate emphasizes handcrafted winemaking from low-yielding, dryland bush vines, overseen by a master winemaker and viticulturist Peter Duckitt, a descendant of the region’s early settler William Duckitt. Cloof operates a tasting room by appointment and sells wines online. Information about production volume, vineyard size, sustainability certifications, and ownership structure is not publicly disclosed.
Vineyard scale
Large
80-120 ha