Flanked by the Helderberg and Stellenbosch mountains between Stellenbosch and the False Bay coast, lies an exceptional tract of land that is highly suited to the cultivation of quality wine grapes. This area is considered the jewel in the crown of the superb Stellenbosch wine-growing region and is often referred to as the Golden Triangle. In the centre of this Triangle lies Stellenzicht  Vineyards.

Stellenzicht’s history dates back to 1692 when it was part of a much bigger farm granted to its first owner by Simon van der Stel (at that time the governor of the Cape). He had named his property Rustenburg despite there already being another farm with an almost identical name, spelt Rustenberg! Confusion reigned and according to local legend, two subsequent owners met one evening in a pub in Stellenbosch.  After several drinks, they agreed to flip a coin for the privilege of the exclusive right to the name.  Rustenberg (which still exists today) won, with the former farm Rustenburg becoming Stellenzicht, which literally means “view of Stellen” (or Stellebosch).