Breedekloof's vineyards lie on well-drained alluvial valley soils over river stones. Its river valleys differ in soil and local climate, and the area includes the Goudini and Slanghoek wards. Chenin Blanc has drawn focused local attention since winemakers formed the Breedekloof Makers Initiative in 2014. Chenin Makers wines may use single-vineyard or old-vine fruit, with fermentation in barrels, clay amphora or egg-shaped cement vessels. Breedekloof includes boutique cellars, estates and larger cooperatives.
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Elsewhere in Breede River Valley
- Robertson4 producersRobertson sits within Breede River Valley, where marked shifts between daytime and nighttime temperatures meet pockets of limestone. Chardonnay from those soils is described as minerally and unwooded. Calcrete is a specially selected Chardonnay category from the Bonnievale-Robertson area.
- WorcesterNo producers listed yetWorcester is South Africa's largest wine district by area and volume. It is dry, and the Breede River feeds most irrigation schemes. High-altitude Stettyn suits slower-ripening Sauvignon Blanc, while Nuy and Scherpenheuvel bring different soils and growing conditions.