Another quality producer for Simonsvlei is Paul Roux of De Hoop. Simon van der Stel allocated this historic farm to the French Huguenot, Jacob de Villiers, in 1692. Today, Paul Roux (Senior) is the fourth generation Roux farming on De Hoop.
It is due to farmers like Paul Roux and Jaco de Villiers, and the dedication of viticulturist Cobus van Schalkwyk, that our customers can be sure that Simonsvlei maintains its “integrity in the bottle” philosophy! The wine farms that deliver grapes for Simonsvlei, share in the winery’s objective of adding value to its products and to conduct oenological practices in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. All are firmly committed to establishing Simonsvlei as a key role player in the international wine industry.