Stellenbosch has always inspired me. It's where I was educated, learned the great game of rugby, started a family and made many friends. It is also where I have come to fulfill my passion and fascination for the noble art of winemaking. It all began in 1980 when I purchased the farm Vriesenhof in the Paradyskloof Valley. Together with my team, I set about cultivating plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinotage and Pinot Noir. Today, these plantings produce three very diverse ranges of wine under the labels of Vriesenhof, Talana Hill and Paradyskloof.

Jan 'Boland' Coetzee is respected not only for his pioneering winemaking spirit and outstanding rugby career, but also for his contribution to the social upliftment of vineyard staff. His belief in 'always performing to the best of one's ability' has led him to take a personal commitment to ensuring their ongoing personal growth and well–being.