“Rainbow’s End” is the name of the Malan family’s wine estate near Stellenbosch. It is a name that conjures up associations, and among these are the divine promise of sunshine after rain, of commitment to the earth, of a destination and a pot of gold.
The promise of Rainbow’s End is in its fertility and climate. Situated on high-lying slopes, rising to 540m above sea level, the estate backs on to the Jonkershoek Mountain and overlooks the prized and productive Banghoek basin, which is encircled by mountains.
Experts have affirmed the potential of the land to produce wines that can compete internationally. Promise implies the commitment and care to make it all come true. Working with the soil, the rain and the sunshine, Jacques and his family planted and nurtured 22 hectares of vineyards. The order of the trellised rows of vines takes its cue from the lie of the land and the picture is of patterns of green in harmony with the slopes and curves of the landscape.
Rainbow’s End is bought
by Jacques Malan
First vineyard plantings
First wine (Shiraz) made
by Anton and Jacques
Additional vineyards planted, making
the farm 18ha under vine
Jacques Malan takes it on himself to
register Banghoek as an official
wine ward, setting it aside as a ward
with unique climate, elevation,
aspects and terroir
Francois joins the business as
viticulturist, farm manager
and assistant wine maker
First Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Limited
Release Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Family
Reserve produced
Rainbow’s End is bought
by Jacques Malan
First vineyard plantings
First wine (Shiraz) made
by Anton and Jacques
Additional vineyards planted, making
the farm 18ha under vine
Jacques Malan takes it on himself to register Banghoek as an official wine ward, setting it aside as a ward
with unique climate, elevation, aspects and terroir
Francois joins the business as
viticulturist, farm manager
and assistant wine maker
First Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Limited
Release Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Family
Reserve produced
Rainbow’s End is bought
by Jacques Malan
First vineyard plantings
First wine (Shiraz) made
by Anton and Jacques
Additional vineyards planted, making
the farm 18ha under vine
Jacques Malan takes it on himself to register Banghoek as an official wine ward, setting it aside as a ward
with unique climate, elevation, aspects and terroir
Francois joins the business as
viticulturist, farm manager
and assistant wine maker
First Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Limited
Release Cabernet Franc produced
Maiden Vintage Family
Reserve produced