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Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate

Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate, Tulbagh, Western Cape
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The 300-year-old Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate in Tulbagh is the historic home of Krone, a collection of Vintage-Only, terroir-driven Cap Classiques.

Twee Jonge Gezellen is tucked into the northwest corner of the Tulbagh wine region, home to the fourth oldest town in South Africa, dating back to the early 1700s. Originally, it was one of 14 farms established after 1700 when the then-governor of the Cape, Willem van der Stel, motivated an expansion beyond Cape Town into the Winterberg, Witzenberg and Roodezand areas.

Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate became wine-producing in the 20th century and, in a continuation of the founding pioneer spirit, invented cold fermentation in the 1950s, among other firsts. A devastating earthquake rocked the region in 1969, effectively delaying the introduction of Krone Cap Classique by 20 years. The first Krone Borealis vintage (1987) was released in 1991 to much acclaim, and a new generation of Cap Classique was born.

Playing host to the interplay of nature and time: Krone Cap Classique matures on the lees for a minimum of a year; and up to 16 years and beyond. Time, patience and dedication to handcrafted Cap Classique create the perfect platform for each vintage to shine.

Twee Jonge Gezellen has the honour of being home to the first underground cellar in Africa. Here, vintage after vintage of Krone is stacked in its coves as well as being hand-turned in traditional pupitres, while the Cap Classique matures on the lees.

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