2024 · Bradbourne Estate Blend

Brookdale Estate is a privately owned boutique producer in Paarl, South Africa, driven by Tim Rudd and the Rudd family. The estate focuses on sustainable vineyard revitalisation, with old-vine plantings certified as Heritage Vines by the Old Vine Project. Its wines explore lesser-known Portuguese, Italian and French varieties, combining terroir-driven, minimal-intervention approaches with innovative blends. Winemaking is led by Kiara Scott Farmer, with Xander Sadie and Shanice du Preez also contributing. The estate produces Brookdale Wines and Mason Road Wines, alongside a manor house, bistro and tasting room.