Helderberg Valley Wine Tour

Helderberg Valley Wine Tour

The Helderberg Wine Region falls under Stellenbosch South – bordered by the Hottentots and Helderberg Mountains is a unique area with its mountains, forests, riverines, and fynbos with 70% of the Cape`s 8,600 fynbos species to be found here including some of the oldest and finest wine estates in the Cape Winelands. Vergelegen was established in 1685 by the Dutch East India Company and granted to the then governor of the Cape Willem van der Stel Abounded by beautiful trails and hikes in the surrounding reserves such as Idiom, Waterkloof, Morgenster and Lourensford Wine Estates.

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Stop At: Idiom Wine - Da Capo Vineyards, Sir Lowrys Pass, Knorhoek Estate entrance Sir Lowry's Pass, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa

Idiom Wine Estate - Built on the slopes of a mountain in the Helderberg Valley with beautiful views of the entire Heidelberg Basin and False Bay this new wine estate makes proper Italian wines using Italian viticulture's grown in S. African soil by an Italian named Roberto Bottega, they produce a huge range of Italian wines totally unique in S. Africa such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Cabinet Sauvignon-Merlot-Petit Verdot, Cape Blend, Shiraz- Mourvedre`-Viognier, Viognier, Rosso, Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Mourvedre` and Sangiovese amongst others, they have a deli and fabulous restaurant serving upper class bistro type meals. Wine maker Reino Thiart - wines produced are 85% red and 15% white

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Waterkloof Wines, Sir Lowrys Pass Road What3words: ///solving.hang.then, Somerset West 7130 South Africa

at Waterkloof Wine Estate - Built high on top of the Schapenberg in the Helderberg Valley with its breath takingly beautiful not only views but architecture and design. Known for their wonderful range of wines which include their Waterkloof range Sauvignon Blanc, Circle of life range reds and whites, Cinsault,, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cape Coral Mourvedre, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Chardonay`s - Their restaurant has been rated in the top 10 in .Africa for the past 2 years and is predominantly fine dining - owned by Paul Boutinot - Cellar master/Wine maker Nadia Barnard - Viticulturist Christian Loots - wines produced are 50% red, 45% white and 5% rose`.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vergelegen Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West 7130 South Africa

Lunch at Vergelegen Wine Estate - established by the Dutch East India Company in 1685 was granted to Governor Adrian van der Stel. Owned by Anglo American Pic, - Winemaker Andre` van Rensburg - annual production 55,000 cases - wines 60% red and 40% white known for Sauvignon Blanc and reds - Restaurants Stables Bistro & Camphors Signature restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Road What3words: ///files.coder.downturn, Somerset West 7129 South Africa

Lourensford Wine Estate for another wine tasting - Once part of Vergelegen wine estate , first established in 1700, currently purchased in 1998 by billionaire Christo Wiese, it is more than small village: forests, fruit plantations, vineyards, beehives, art, a coffee roastery, wine cellar and restaurants - Restaurant Millhouse Kitchen - annual production 153,000 cases - Wines 50% red & 50% white- known for Chardonay, Merlot, Viognier, MCC and honey liqueur. - Wine makers Hannes Nel & Timothy Witbooi.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Morgenster Wine Farm and Olive Estate, Vergelegen Avenue, Somerset West 7130 South Africa

Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate- meaning ( Morning Star) dates back to 1711 and is known for its beautiful surroundings including the restored old manor house to its former glory, by its present owner Italian businessman Giulio Bertrand since 1992, famous for their world-class Bordeaux-styled wines and olive oil. - Cellarmaster/Winemaker- Henry Kotze`, - Annual production 8,000 cases, - Wines 90% red, 5% white, 5% Rose`, Known for their 3 collection wines: Sangiovese Rose`, a super Tuscan blend and a Nebbiolo and includes a white Bordeaux-styled wine - Restaurant - 95 @ Morgenster.

Duration: 1 hour