Bilton Wines' vineyards are situated on the foothills of the Helderberg mountains where deep, rich soils, combined with cool westerly breezes blowing in from the nearby ocean, provide excellent wine-growing and ripening conditions. The history of the estate dates back to the late 17th century when the first pioneering farmers came to settle in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch. Although much of its early history has been lost in the mists of time, it is known that the land has been planted with grapes since 1726.