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.”
Roman poet, Ovid
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.
Several years later, they sold their first farm and sought a smaller property that would better aid them in creating the wines that they had dreamed of. In 1995 they purchased an old fruit farm. This property is now known as Stony Brook.
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
A Brief History
The McNaught family fell in love with Franschhoek in the late 1980s, when Nigel and Joy McNaught decided to purchase a piece of land and begin their journey into wine. The focus from the beginning was on crafting premium-quality wines that reflected the area and the styles of wine that excited them.
As time has passed, the ideals of Stony Brook have remained firmly in place and the wines still reflect a strong sense of place and passion.

The latest revelation at Stony Brook has been the introduction of Tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their critically-acclaimed wines, Ovidius.
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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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