A unique expression of Franschhoek's Bo-Hoek region
Crafted by Franschhoek's favourite boutique winery
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“Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it there will be a fish.”
Ovid (Roman Poet).
Crafted on-site in Franschhoek, Stony Brook wines embody the premium quality of South Africa’s most prestigious wine-growing region.
This boutique cellar focuses on crafting "old-world" style wines that express a unique sense of place.

All of the visuals on the website, from the vineyards and cottages to the mountain views, were taken directly on the farm, showcasing the natural beauty of the estate where the wines are made.
Our winemaking philosophy is firmly rooted in the old-world
we have drawn inspiration from some of the most revered wine regions across Europe.
While our approach to winemaking is traditional, our outlook on planting and assemblage is an exploratory one, allowing us to find a unique way to express our soils, climate and remarkable site in Franschhoek.
Discover tranquility and peaceful reflection in the Franschhoek Valley.
A Brief History
The seeds of Stony Brook were sown in the late 1980s, when Nigel and Joy McNaught first crested the mountains into Franschhoek. Like many before them, they fell for the valley’s quiet beauty, but they saw more than just a landscape—they saw a canvas. They purchased their first piece of land and began the patient, often grueling work of learning the language of the vine.

From those early days, their North Star was clear: they weren't interested in mass production. They wanted to craft "brave" wine, bottles that captured the wild, elegant spirit of the area and reflected the styles that truly excited their palates.
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The Turning Point
By the mid-90s, the McNaughts realized that to reach the heights they dreamed of, they needed a different stage. In 1995, they made a bold move, selling their original farm to acquire a weathered, old fruit farm tucked away in a unique corner of the valley. This became Stony Brook, a boutique estate where they could finally focus on the nuances of premium, small-batch winemaking.
Innovation & Legacy
As the years have turned into decades, Stony Brook has evolved without losing its soul. The family’s passion for pushing boundaries recently culminated in a "revelation" for the estate: the planting of Tempranillo.

While an unusual sight in Franschhoek, these vines found a perfect home in Stony Brook’s soils. Today, they are the heartbeat of Ovidius, a critically-acclaimed, single-varietal wine that serves as a liquid testament to the McNaughts' original vision—that a wine should always tell the story of the place it was born.
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The Stony Brook Wines
While we produce a large array of wines, they are all made in small volumes, each expressing a unique sense of place and balance.
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