Deux Frères Wines

Brothers, granite and a Stellenbosch foothill farm

Deux Frères is a family-owned vineyard in the Simonsberg foothills on the Stellenbosch wine route—western slopes of the mountain, minutes from town. The name honours brothers Retief and Stephan du Toit. The family acquired land in the late 1990s; cultivation and the wine project took clearer shape from the 2000s, with wines reaching market later that decade and the brothers' shared vision often dated around 2008 for intensive vineyard work. There was no rigid masterplan at purchase—only an evolving commitment to express what the granite slopes could offer at a human scale.

This remains a deliberately small estate: quality over volume, granite-driven structure, and personal hospitality. Visitors come both for tastings with platters and for overnight stays in the Deux Frères luxury villas. If you prefer unhurried conversation over conveyor-belt flights, this Simonsberg stop fits far better than the busier R44 hubs. Retief du Toit has personally introduced the wines to trade and media tastings, reinforcing that the project is still family-fronted rather than corporate.

Klein Graniet: new wine label, same farm

Important branding note for travellers and buyers: from 2025, the wine label has been renamed Klein Graniet—inspired by the small granite outcrops that define the vineyards—after international trademark pressure (a naming conflict with a Swiss label; some reports date the conflict recognition to 2023). The estate, villas and family identity continue as Deux Frères. Older bottles under the Deux Frères label may still be available by direct enquiry; current releases sell as Klein Graniet via dfwines.co.za and kleingraniet.co.za.

Philosophy is unchanged: same hands, same land, same focus on balance between fruit, acidity, tannin and alcohol so wines can age gracefully. Estate language likens good bottles to living snapshots that soften and reveal new texture over time—useful framing when you taste library reds beside current Klein Graniet releases. Do not be confused if maps, invoices or villa keys still say Deux Frères while the bottle label says Klein Graniet; that dual naming is intentional.

What grows and what is bottled

The estate is rooted in Cabernet Sauvignon, foundation of the flagship Tribute blend, with Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. A distinctive Mourvèdre block feeds both red blending and a Rosé made solely from that variety—unusual on many Stellenbosch tasting menus and worth requesting even if you usually skip pink wine. A single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon shows block-level granite character. Whites centre on old-vine Sauvignon Blanc—vines cited around 37 years—certified old-vine material in estate messaging, plus a classic dry-style Blanc de Noir in the broader portfolio narrative.

Shop listings have included Klein Graniet Tribute, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, old-vine Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé—confirm vintages and stock online before you build a mixed case. Prices on recent shop pages have clustered in approachable boutique bands for whites and mid-tier reds; verify live pricing rather than relying on third-party copies.

Tasting and accommodation

Wine tastings are positioned as relaxed, personal and story-rich, often with curated platters in a farm setting. Stellenbosch Wine Route materials describe a tasting room with fireplace and barrel-room deck views, open roughly 11:00–17:00 daily except Sundays, with meze platters using homemade charcuterie and garden produce—always confirm hours and booking rules directly, as published schedules can lag.

Deux Frères Luxury Villas offer private vineyard apartments for romantic weekends or longer Winelands stays—vineyards, indigenous garden and mountain views without leaving the property. Staying overnight turns a single tasting into a slow Simonsberg base for exploring neighbouring farms, then returning for a second pour of Tribute by the fireplace.

Contact channels associated with the estate include sales@dfwines.co.za and 021 889 9865. Use the official sites for bookings rather than third-party scrapers.

How to place Deux Frères on a Simonsberg day

Simonsberg's western flank suits a quieter boutique itinerary: fewer coach groups than some Helderberg or R44 hubs, more time in the glass. Pair with neighbouring Simonsberg or northern Stellenbosch stops, then return to the villa if you are overnighting. Ask specifically for Klein Graniet current releases and whether any library Deux Frères vintages can be tasted or purchased. Bring curiosity about granite structure—the name Klein Graniet is geology first, branding second. Allow buffer time on narrow foothill roads and confirm GPS pins against the official contact page.

Visit tips

• Location: Western slopes / foothills of Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
• Estate name: Deux Frères | Wine label (from 2025): Klein Graniet
• Websites: dfwines.co.za · kleingraniet.co.za
• Email / phone: sales@dfwines.co.za | 021 889 9865
• Tasting: typically daytime Mon–Sat (confirm); platters available
• Stay: Deux Frères luxury villas on the estate
• Flagship Tribute and old-vine Sauvignon Blanc are useful entry points
• Mourvèdre Rosé is a distinctive cellar-door talking point
• Small production—booking recommended for groups

FAQ

Is Deux Frères the same as Klein Graniet?

The farm and villas remain Deux Frères; the wine brand was renamed Klein Graniet in 2025 for trademark reasons. Same family, same vineyards.

Where is the estate?

In the Simonsberg foothills outside Stellenbosch, on the western slopes of the mountain.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes—Deux Frères offers luxury villa accommodation on the vineyard property.

What should I taste first?

Tribute (Cabernet-based blend) and the old-vine Sauvignon Blanc show the granite red and fresh white sides of the property; ask for Mourvèdre Rosé if you like Rhône varieties.