The farms are situated on the banks of the Breede River in the Robertson Valley. Irrigation transforms the fertile valley, with an annual rainfall of only 200mm, into one of lush green vineyards. This valley, with its exceptional terroir, today produces wines of unsurpassed excellence.
In 1912, four generations ago, Klaas Jonker purchased an arid piece of land alongside the Breede River. After starting off with ostriches, he started to plant vines soon after the irrigation canal was completed in 1921. After his death his four sons took over, each with his own part of the original farm.
Andrew Jonker, the second son, built a small winery on his part of land, called Myrtle Grove. Together with his eldest son, Nicholas, they gradually expanded and started to market their own wines locally. Thus the family trade mark JONKHEER was established.
At present both Nicholas' sons, Andries and Dirk, are actively involved in Jonkheer. With modern viticultural practices and a well equipped cellar, Jonkheer is committed to producing top quality wines.
2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards

Silver for 2004 Jonkheer Cabernet Sauvignon FR and 2004 Jonkheer Muscatheer FR
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2005 South African Young Wine Show

Class Winner/Gold for 2005 Gewürztraminer 2005 Touriga Nacionale and 2005 Red Muscadel Silver for White Muscadel
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2005 International Wine and Spirit Competition

Gold for Jonkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004 Silver (Best in class) for Jonkheer Buccanheer 2002 Bronze for Jonkheer Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Jonkheer Cabernet/Merlot 2003 and Jonkheer Pinotage 2002
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2005 Muscats du Monde

Bronze for the Jonkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004
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2005 Muscadel Association Awards

Platinum Award for the Jonkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004
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1. 2005 Michelangelo International Wine Awards
2004 Jonkheer Cabernet Sauvignon FR and 2004 Jonkheer Muscatheer FR 银奖
2. 2005 South African Young Wine Show
2005 Gewürztraminer 2005 Touriga Nacionale and 2005 Red Muscadel 金奖
White Muscadel 银奖
3.2005 International Wine and Spirit Competition
Jonkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004金奖
Jonkheer Buccanheer 2002 银奖
Jonkheer Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Jonkheer Cabernet/Merlot 2003 and Jonkheer Pinotage 2002 铜奖
4. . 2005 Muscats du Monde
Jonkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004 铜奖
5. 2005 Muscadel Association Awards
onkheer Muscatheer Family Reserve 2004 白金奖