Pieter-Steph du Toit's Family Farm: Inside Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate in Western Cape
- Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit grew up on Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate in the Riebeek Valley, Western Cape
- The du Toit family has owned the estate since 1956, building it into one of the Swartland region's most respected wine and olive destinations
- One of the estate's wine labels carries a story directly tied to du Toit's childhood on the farm
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Long before Pieter-Steph du Toit became one of the Springboks' most formidable forwards, his world revolved around a family estate nestled in the Riebeek Valley of South Africa's Western Cape.
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The property is known as Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate, situated near the slopes of Kasteelberg mountain. The du Toit family acquired the estate in 1956, and it has remained in their hands ever since. Over the generations, Pieter-Steph's father developed it into a well-regarded destination in the Swartland region, offering vineyard walks, olive tastings, hiking trails and panoramic views across the valley.
The story behind the "Eight Feet" label
Among the estate's most distinctive features is the origin of its "Eight Feet" wine label. The name is drawn from a childhood memory involving Pieter-Steph and his three brothers, Johan, Anton and Daniël, who helped their father in the cellar by stomping grapes barefoot as young boys. The label serves as a tribute to those four brothers and the hands-on role they played in the family business from an early age.
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The tasting room at Kloovenburg reportedly displays family photographs alongside rugby memorabilia connected to Pieter-Steph's career, grounding the space in both personal history and sporting achievement. A deck overlooking the valley gives guests a place to take in the mountain scenery with a glass of estate wine.
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Du Toit opens a window into private life
The World Rugby Player of the Year winner, nicknamed PTSD by supporters, recently gave fans a glimpse into life away from professional rugby through a rare look at the family property. The moment drew warm responses online and connected his public image to the quieter, rural upbringing that preceded his rise to international prominence.
Du Toit has been a central figure in South Africa's recent rugby success, including back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories with the Springboks.
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As a senior Springbok and elite international forward, du Toit’s earnings come from multiple income streams. These include Springbok match fees and retainer payments, domestic club contracts and lucrative overseas deals.
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