Contact Info
OWNER: Ansie Vlok & Ansie Nigrini
CONTACT: Ansie Nigrini
EMAIL: info@hetvlockcasteel.co.za
TEL: 082 817 6955
FACEBOOK: @hetvlockcasteelshop
INSTAGRAM: @hetvlockcasteel
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 0,73 Ha
TERROIR/SOILS: Glen Rosa
CULTIVARS GROWN: Frantoio, Leccino, Coratina, Favolosa, Mission, Nocellara, Nandi, Barouni
OTHER PRODUCTS: Flavoured olives, olive products, fresh fruit, jams, chutneys, preserves, salad dressings, wine & more!
Experiences
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat & public holidays, 9am – 2pm, Sun closed
Formal olive oil tasting – booking essential.
Informal tastings daily of up to 150 different bottled products.
Pairing ideas available on www.hetvlockcasteel.co.za
WINE TASTING: Same as above
FUNCTIONS: The Wedding Venue has the capacity to host up to 200 guests, complete with a dance floor for celebrations. It features a deck area ideal for on-site ceremonies, offering picturesque views of the surrounding vineyards, wheat fields, and mountains.
Tasting Notes
Frantoio Exclusive Delicate: Gentle aroma of grass, tomato, almond and herbs.
Mission Medium: Notes of green olives, grass, almond, tomato, herbs, apple and floral aromas.
Frantoio Kasteelberg Medium: Rich aroma of green and ripe olives, artichoke, tomato, herbs and apple.
Leccino Medium: Typical notes of green olives, grass and almond.
Favolosa Medium: Aromas of green olives, olive leaf, artichoke, almond, walnut and herbs.
Vlok Blend Medium: Fresh aromas of green to ripe olives, artichoke, almonds, and walnuts.
Coratina Intense: Rich aromas of green olives, artichoke, grass, herbs and wildflowers.
Lemon Infused EVOO Medium: Bright, fresh, and versatile base of Frantoio oil with a clean citrus lift.
Pairing ideas available on www.hetvlockcasteel.co.za
History & Culture
Het Vlock Casteel is a delightful destination offering home-grown and hand-crafted olive and fruit products. We take pride in our farming practices, which emphasize ethical, organic, and natural methods whenever possible. Our first olive trees were planted in 1998 and additional plantings of both oil and table olive varietals have increased our numbers to 406 trees. Our friendly, well-trained staff welcome customers with warm family hospitality as we share our produce. We offer formal and informal olive oil tastings. Visitors are always welcome to taste the rewarding flavours of our hard work.
Awards 2025
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Favolosa
🥇Gold - SAF&B (Infused) - Lemon
🥇Gold - AITC (Infused) - Lemon
🥈Silver - SAO (Delicate) - Frantoio Exclusive
🥈Silver - SAO (Intense) - Coratina
🥈Silver - SAO (Medium) - Frantoio Kasteelberg
🥈Silver - SAO (Medium) - Mission