Hand-Picked Grapes From Soaring Heights.
In the late 1600s, Eagles’ Nest operated as a commercial farm. For decades it produced export fruit and supplied vegetables to the local market. In the year 2000, tragedy struck when a devastating fire sprawled along the Cape Peninsula mountains, destroying 95% of the estate and wiping out the natural fynbos vegetation. In the wake of this event, we faced a critical choice: to rebuild or reimagine. After much consideration, we chose to shift the focus of our farm to winemaking.
Along with the planting of vineyards, it was a priority to restore the indigenous flora. We planted 25,000 Silver Tree seeds and thousands of other fynbos varieties, carefully selecting species that would thrive in the Constantia mountains. Today, we are home to one of the largest Silver Tree plantations in South Africa.
1600Established
In the late 1600s, Eagles' Nest operated as a commercial farm. For decades it exported fruit and supplied vegetables to the local market, up until the 1960s. Over time the farm has had a number of owners.1984New Ownership
The Mylrea family took control of the farm in the 1980s2000Phoenix in the ash
A devastating mountain fire took place which destroyed all of the natural fynbos vegetation and Protea plants, as well as approximately 95% of the forestation. It was then decided to move the focus of the farm to producing wine.2022A New Chapter
In 2022, the Mylrea family handed over Eagles' Nest to Elleke. This transition brings fresh vision and renewed energy, building on the farm's legacy while focusing on sustainable practices and innovative wine production.2024Present
Our vineyards thrive amidst the picturesque landscape of the Constantia Valley, where our dedicated team works hard to cultivate grapes and produce wines that reflect the unique characteristics of our terroir.
EXCELLENCE THROUGH ELEVATION
Our Vertical Vineyard Legacy
Our unique terroir allows for the cultivation of premium-quality wines. With aspects ranging from East to West, our vines benefit from extended sunlight hours, ensuring optimum ripeness and flavor development. Situated just 10km from the False Bay coast, the cool breeze off the Atlantic Ocean allows for longer hang times, imparting depth and complexity to our grapes. Our steep terraces, chiselled out of decomposed granite, clay, and Table Mountain sandstone, provide the perfect foundation for producing the grapes that define our acclaimed wines.
Our Team
CELLAR MASTER
Craig Barnard
After obtaining a degree in Cellar Technology at Elsenburg Agricultural College in Stellenbosch, Craig was lucky enough to intern at some of South Africa’s top wine estates as well as participating in two international harvests, one at Chateau Angelus in Bordeaux, France, and another at Williams Selyem in Sonoma, California. His philosophy in winemaking is to always respect the fruit and terroir, pay attention to detail, and most importantly, enjoy the process.
VITICULTURIST & FARM MANAGER
Kobus Jordaan
Kobus is a farmer through and through. When all the workers go home after a day's work, you can still see him walking through the vineyards, to check on his beloved vines. Having graduated from Elsenberg in 1977, Kobus spent nearly four years working at Plaisir de Merle. Then a man name Dougie Jooste saw his talent and hired him to help establish the vineyards at his new farm, called Klein Constantia. He spent 25 years there which made his knowledge of Constantia unparalleled. Since joining Eagles' Nest in 2008, Kobus has played a pivotal role in ensuring that the grapes that come into the cellar are a reflection of the farm's unique terroir.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kaylee Morrick
Having been born and raised on the Eagles’ Nest estate, Kaylee’s love for wine runs deap through her veins. After matriculating from Herschel Girls School, she completed a degree in Psychology and English from Stellenbosch University, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the University of Cape Town. Kaylee joined the Eagles’ Nest team at the end of 2011 to build on her family’s involvement. Since then, she has enthusiastically taken up many roles at Eagles’ Nest. On top of managing operations for the property and business she oversees all private sales channels including the Wine Club, as well as facilitating public relations and marketing.
"Where hand-harvested grapes reach for the sky, resulting in unique and elegant wines".
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