Winshaw Vineyards

Fourth-generation wine on Klein Welmoed

Winshaw Vineyards sits on Klein Welmoed, on Baden Powell Drive at Lynedoch in the Stellenbosch Valley — southwestern Stellenbosch country near the Eerste River, with False Bay influence not far away. The farm is the working home of brothers Pierre and J.P. Winshaw, great-grandsons of Dr William Charles Winshaw, the American-born pioneer who founded Stellenbosch Farmers Winery (SFW) in 1925 and helped shape brands still familiar across South Africa.

Their father, the late John Winshaw, bought Klein Welmoed in the 1970s to grow grapes for SFW. Today the property is a substantial mixed farm (reported in the region of ~300 ha), with vineyards planted under John’s tenure still feeding both the family’s own bottles and fruit sold to other notable Stellenbosch cellars. The brothers first bottled under the Usana label from 2010 (a Xhosa word they interpreted as a “new beginning”), then introduced wines under the Winshaw name from 2017 once they felt ready to put the family surname on the glass.

Regenerative farm, wine and table

Winshaw is not only a cellar story. Under Usana Farming the brothers pursue regenerative agriculture alongside wine: grass-fed / grass-finished beef, pasture-raised eggs, and a farm shop that ties produce to the tasting experience. That integrated model is the backdrop for the Winshaw Wine Tasting and Eatery, opened in late 2023 — a concise farm-to-table lunch offering that puts Usana beef at the centre of the menu, with a seasonal vegetarian alternative, lawn seating when the weather allows, and indoor space when it does not.

Official hours on winshaw.co.za are typically Wednesday–Sunday 12:00–17:00. Dineplan listings for the eatery often extend Friday to 19:00; Monday and Tuesday are closed. Reservations for lunch are commonly made via Dineplan. Contact: +27 76 767 1127 | info@winshaw.co.za. Address: Klein Welmoed, Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch, 7603.

What you taste

Stellenbosch Wine Routes notes tastings around the Manor House pool, covering the full Winshaw range, with biltong or droëwors offered when available. The portfolio has evolved from earlier Usana lines into Story wines and a more premium Legacy tier. Publicly discussed and catalogued labels include:

• Story / Usana-era whites: Pinot Gris bottlings such as The Luck of the Gambler, The Queen’s Horses and The Runaway; Swashbuckler Chenin Blanc; Gold Dust to Grapes Chardonnay
• Reds: The Fox Cabernet Sauvignon; single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec
• Legacy Cape Bordeaux blends: Charles Winshaw and Bill Winshaw cuvées honouring the brothers’ great-grandfather and grandfather

Cellarmaster credits in trade listings have included Louis Nel. Cultivar coverage on the wine route listing emphasises Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon among others — ask on the day which vintages are open. Only a portion of the farm’s grapes is kept for Winshaw / Usana bottlings; the rest is sold on, which is part of how a large regenerative farm stays viable.

How Winshaw fits a Stellenbosch day

Klein Welmoed sits on the Baden Powell / Lynedoch approach, near historic neighbours such as Meerlust, rather than in the crowded Dorp Street belt. That makes Winshaw a practical stop when you are travelling between Cape Town and Stellenbosch, or when you want lunch and tasting in one booking instead of a pure counter pour. Pair it with southwestern Stellenbosch Valley or False Bay–cooled Helderberg itineraries rather than expecting a downtown walking crawl.

Use the eatery when you want a farm-to-table lunch tied to the same land that grows the grapes and raises the cattle; use a shorter tasting if you are already booked for dinner elsewhere. Confirm Friday evening hours and book ahead on busy weekends — the venue has attracted strong local dining interest since opening, but treat live Dineplan availability as the authority, not third-party summaries.

Visit tips

• Address: Klein Welmoed, Baden Powell Drive, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, 7603
• Phone: +27 76 767 1127
• Email: info@winshaw.co.za
• Web: winshaw.co.za
• Hours: Wed–Sun 12:00–17:00 (confirm; Fri often later on Dineplan)
• Book the eatery via Dineplan when lunch is the priority
• Ask which Story vs Legacy bottles are pouring
• Farm shop for Usana beef, eggs and related goods when stocked
• Closed Mon–Tue under typical published hours
• Combine with a southwestern Stellenbosch Valley route rather than central town parking

FAQ

Who runs Winshaw Vineyards?

Brothers Pierre and J.P. Winshaw, fourth-generation descendants of SFW founder Dr William Charles Winshaw, on the family farm Klein Welmoed.

Is there food as well as wine?

Yes. The Winshaw Wine Tasting and Eatery (from late 2023) centres on Usana grass-fed beef with a seasonal vegetarian option — book via Dineplan.

What is Usana?

Usana is the brothers’ regenerative farming and earlier wine label identity (from 2010); wines have been consolidating under the Winshaw name while Usana remains the farm produce brand.

Do I need a reservation?

For lunch, yes — use Dineplan. For tasting around published hours, still phone or email ahead if you are a larger group or travelling on a tight schedule.