Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Founded in 1679 by the then govender of the Cape Colony Simon Van Der Stel on the banks of The Eerste Rivier. During 1690 French Huguenot viticultural refugees settled in Stellenbosch and immediately planted grapes in the fertile valleys around Stellenbosch making it the centre of the South African Wine Industry. Stellenbosch has the largest number of wine estates in the Western Cape and created what is known as the Stellenbosch wine route. Establish in 1971 by Frans Malan from Simonsig , Spatz Sperling from Delheim and Neil Joubert from Spier Wine Estate. Stellenbosch is also a leading university town with roughly 29,000 students per year..

Stellenbosch has arguably the best wine estates in the country if not certainly the largest variety with 173 magnificent wine estates. We do 4 various wine tours in Stellenbosch and cherry pick simply the very best of the best.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch 7599 South Africa

Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards - is the highest winery in the Helderberg region with spectacular views of False Bay, Table Bay, Table Mountain and on a clear day Robben Island. - Owners Toby Venter - Wine maker Christiaan Coetzee - Viticulturist Christo Crous - Annual production 10,000 cases - Wines 60% red, 40% white - known for their Chardonay, red wines- Attractions: Artisanal cheese and savoury platters while enjoying superb wines

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Hidden Valley Wines, T4 Route off Annandale Road R44, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

Hidden Valley Wine Estate, Hidden Valley this exquisite wine estate high up on the Helderberg Mountain second only to Uva Mira Wine Estate in actual height is an absolute gem, owned by former CEO of Capitec Bank Riaan Stassen. A truely wonderful wine, dine and art experience with beautiful gardens – Board room and conference facilities – Functions – Sculpture studio – Bush lodge luxury accommodation – walks & hikes - Wine maker Annaline van Dyk, - Viticulturist Daniel Roux – 28ha/15ha known for their Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Tannat, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage & Viognier Wines, 150t/24,000cases own label – 70 % red & 30% white, a picture perfect place to sip wonderful wines

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Klein Dasbosch Wine Estate, Blaauwklippen Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Here we have lunch at Mont Marie Restaurant on Klein DasBosch Wine Estate The exquisite Mont Marie Restaurant is a absolute gem and restaurant par excellence, owned by Pieter Vlok and so ably managed by the delectable Carmen Schmidt, this could possibly be pound for pound, rand for rand the best restaurant in the Cape Wine lands situated in the Blaauklippen Valley. Chef/Owner Pieter Vlok prepares your meals personally so you simply do not get any better

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Stop At: Tokara Wine Estate, R310, Stellenbosch 7599 South Africa

This beautiful wine estate on the crest of Helshooghte Pass was purchased by former banker GT Ferreira and his wife in 1994. Tokara offers beautiful views with award winning wines, brandy, olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a brilliant restaurant featuring one of S. Africa`s leading chefs as well as a large Delicatessen. Winemaker - Miles Mossop & Dumisani Mathonsi - annual production 55,000 cases – wines 40% red, 60 % white - known for Directors Reserve wines and fine potstill brandy. Simply enjoy one of the best

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa

S. Africa`s most desirable art, hospitality and wine destination. Located on the crest of Helshooghte with panoramic views of the valley below includes beautiful gardens, two outstanding restaurants, a destination spa, luxury boutiques and a fabulous display of contemporary art. - Owner Lawrence Graff chairman of Graff Diamonds International - Winemaker Morne` Vrey - Wines 40% red, 55% white and 5% rose`- known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc - Restaurant Delaire Graff and Indochine. It is said that this is the most beautiful wine estate in the world facing the Wemmershoek Mountains, just indulge yourself

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes