The name Nabygelegen - "lying nearby" - probably stems from that time, when Lorenz’s family all lived in the area. After his death in 1721 the farm passed through several hands until 1847 when it was acquired by the Du Toit family in whose control it remained until 2001. The restoration of Nabygelegen began in mid-2001 with the extensive planting of new vineyards and the rejuvenation of the existing ones. With some vines planted in the 1940’s and new plantings coming online yearly, our commitment to quality without compromise, is firmly on track! Small productions of concentrated wines have already gained critical acclaim and export sales success confirming our mission Éto create wines of character and concentration reflecting South African and vineyard specific terroir expression, while using environmentally sound techniques in the cellar and vineyard and subscribing to ethical labor practices and enthusiastically pursuing upliftment of the area.