Our Wine Ranges
Where old-world sophistication and new world bravery collide.
Our Collection
Featured wines
Brookdale Bradbourne White Blend
Brookdale Twenty Field Blend
Brookdale Sixteen Field Blend
Brookdale Chenin Blanc Old Vine
Mason Road Serendipity Rosé
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“Great minds, great vision and great terroir meet at Brookdale Wines in Paarl”
GREG SHERWOOD, MASTER OF WINE
Establishing a culture of innovation
Our philosophy
The terroir of the Paarl wine valley opens up a world of possibility through its unique combination of character and elegance. UK-born proprietor, Tim Rudd, and his family saw immense potential in what was once overgrown and underutilised land. Here, Tim founded Brookdale Estate with a clear vision in mind – to create a world-class Country Estate in Paarl that produces fine wine blends using unusual varietals for South Africa
… a place where old-world sophistication and new world bravery collide.
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
Meet the people behind the wines & hospitality
Meet Tim
TIM RUDD
Proprietor
I have set out to create a playground for the curious and a space for experimentation. Our varietals are unusual, our location is outside of the well-known, and our approach is rather unconventional. Brookdale’s wines will be a product of passion, of thought, of the freedom to be creative and of remarkable attention to detail and quality. I couldn’t be more excited.
Meet Yvonne
YVONNE COETZEE
General Manager
The opportunity to come to Brookdale Estate was serendipitous for myself and my husband, Gary. Here I have found a place to create something new based on my experiences with Singita and a decade of working for Sol Kerzner, discerning clientele, while feeding my passion for personalised experiences and exceptional moments. This is a journey of a lifetime, and I am loving the ride.
Meet Gary
GARY COETZEE
Executive Chef
I have always been someone who shrugs off labels when it comes to my cooking style. I have spent many years working as a private chef as well as managing kitchens across the country, and as a result I enjoy cooking – period. No specific styles, no single ingredients. Thoughtful food – that’s my philosophy – health, wellness and balance in both flavour and nutrition.
Meet Cleophas
CLEOPHAS KAJEKERE
Head of Gardens & Landscape
I came to South Africa many years ago from Zimbabwe and fell in love with the unusual plants and diversity of the fynbos floral kingdom. The landscape of the Cape Winelands is vastly different from the agriculture where I grew up, and it’s fuelled my passion to work with new plants and gardens, learning what makes them thrive and how to care for them. I hope you enjoy the world we have created and continue to quite literally grow.
Meet Jacus
JACUS MARAIS
Wine Sales Manager
In the last 22 years I have been involved in so many different aspects of the industry from sales, winemaking, bottling, labelling, and driving forklifts to washing the farm dog and babysitting the kids! I love the fact that the wine industry keeps on changing and evolving with no two vintages being the same. I am extremely proud to be part of this passionate team as we create fond memories for all whom connect with Brookdale Estate.
Meet Xander
XANDER SADIE
Winemaker
I grew up in the winelands, where my passion for winemaking began at a young age. I had a strong sense that one day I would be a part of the agricultural industry. After graduating from high school, I took the opportunity to broaden my experience by traveling to Spain and France, where I gained viticultural experience. I then pursued formal studies in winemaking at Elsenburg, while continuing to gain practical experience through local and international harvests. My professional journey took me to Blank Bottle, where I gained experience in a local setting. I joined Brookdale Estate in 2024, and I’m eager to contribute towards it’s next chapter of continued growth and success.
Meet Shanice
SHANICE DU PREEZ
Assistant Winemaker
Some journeys begin with a single step, mine began with a single sip I never saw coming. From Cape Town to Paarl, my path into winemaking was as unexpected as it was inevitable. After studying Viticulture & Oenology at Stellenbosch University, I spent three years in the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, learning from masters who poured their knowledge and passion into my craft. Now, each bottle I create is more than wine it’s a chapter in an ever-unfolding story.