Lanzerac tasting room lanzerac wine estate, stellenbosch. Discover and explore the more than 150 wine farms and estates where both connoisseurs and novice wine drinkers can enjoy the fruit of the vine. May 07, 2020 stellenbosch wine tasting experiences all signs lead to the tasting rooms in stellenbosch in front of the helderberg mountains. Stellenbosch reminded me of a mix of davis, california, a small university town where i studied, and napa, california, one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Stellenbosch vineyard horse back outrides, from 1 hour to full day trails, wine tasting outride from r950 pp, wine tasting and cheese platter included, booking essential. The wine list is extensive, as a proper wine region restaurant should feature, and extends to the hotels wine lounge and bar, where you can experience the elite offerings of the vineyards nearby without lifting a finger. Wine tasting in cape town is an absolute must when visiting the mother city. Waterford wine estate is known as the original purveyors of stellenboschs classic wine and chocolate tasting.
Today we visited rust en vrede wine farm in stellenbosch. Coined the jewel of the cape winelands delaire graff is truly luxury at its finest. Stellenbosch is fast becoming a spot where wine enthusiast try the latest vintages, as well as those that are new to the greatest hits of the grape. Fullday stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl wine tasting tour from cape town. Mar 05, 2020 definitely book a table at terroir after your wine tasting at kleine zalze because this is one of the best restaurants in stellenbosch and not to be missed. Join one of our selected stellenbosch wine tours to go down the regional wine route, which currently boasts. If wine tasting in stellenbosch is the first item on your things to do in south africa list, then you are in luck. Please use the book now button to book and pay for all tours and tastings and other exciting events happening at jordan wine estate. Wine farms to visit on a sunday in the cape winelands and. In between the majestic mountains and overlooking the valleys of stellenbosch is the fantastic indochine restaurant where visitors can have a sevencourse food and wine pairing.
Wine tours private, custom and daily wine tours from cape. Check out our stellenbosch wine tasting guide for twelve fun experiences to do when you visit stellenbosch. I of course wanted to experience as much of a stellenbosch wine tour route as i could while also still being able to formulate. Chef michael broughton creates beautiful dishes with local and seasonal produce. Dornier wine estate this stellenbosch wine estate is known for experimenting with blends of wine to give their patrons something new and delicious to enjoy. Mar, 2020 wineryhop on a tuk tuk bus through stellenbosch. Compare wine tours, read feedback, enquire or book your wine tasting tour below. Its located just outside of cape town, south africa, and it shines out as a prime example of a great wine tasting experience. Wine tours and winelands day tours departing cape town and. The seven best estates to do wine tasting in stellenbosch. Stellenbosch wine tasting at top stellenbosch wineries. Jul 05, 2018 the seven best estates to do wine tasting in stellenbosch. A panoramic view of the cape winelands, with table mountain in the distance, provides the perfect setting in which to sample mariannes awardwinning wines.
Sample awardwinning wines, relax and drink in the atmospheres of the winelands. Our standard wine tasting costs r75 per person 5 wines are tasted. Sit back, relax and enjoy our stunning views and farm while you sip on our award winning wines. Chef michael broughton creates beautiful dishes with local and seasonal produce that are simple and elegant at the same time. There are few trips as delightful as touring a wine region, where everything from the vineyards to the savoring of a glass encourages you to take it slow. May 17, 2017 wine tasting in cape town is an absolute must when visiting the mother city.
A fun, group stellenbosch wine tour from cape town, packed with wine tastings, cheese tasting, a cellar tour and more. Explore south africas wine producing hub without worrying about driving. Embark on a leisurely daytour of the cape winelands from south africas cape town, with stops in stellenbosch, franschhoek, and paarl. Stellenbosch vinyeard outrides horseriding in stellenbosch. If you keep to stellenbosch as your main region, you can do a tasting in the morning, then visit the town of stellenbosch which is very much worth it, then have lunch at delaire with a tasting there or at tokara over the road better wines than delaire, by far. Join us for a wine tasting in our airy tasting room home to a heath nash chandelier made from 334 recycled spier wine bottles or on its shady stoep which has gorgeous mountain and dam views. The best wineries to visit in stellenbosch magazine. Roll through the picturesque western cape winelands on this 4 to 5hour bike tour of stellenbosch with wine tastings. Biltong seasoning is as subjective in taste and varied in recipe as wine blending which is why a range of different biltong varieties is paired with complementary wine varietals.
Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features 2 restaurants. Its valleys of granite, sandstone and alluvial loam soils between the towering bluegrey mountains of stellenbosch, simonsberg and helderberg have the capacity to produce. This guided tour takes you to several wine estates in stellenbosch, franschh read more. Discover and explore the more than 150 wine farms and estates where both connoisseurs and novice winedrinkers can enjoy the fruit of the vine. In this post youll find a guide on how to go wine tasting in south africa and wine tasting in stellenbosch and franschhoek. Normal tastings range from r35r65 per farm and generally include tasting of 6 wines per farm other tours in stellenbosch. Wine tours in stellenbosch, south africa wine tasting. These colourful buses are perfect for wineryhopping in stellenbosch. The stellenbosch kloof road, especially the road leading to jordan winery, is not accessible for large coaches. Polkadraai road, stellenbosch, stellenbosch, western cape, 7600, south africa.
Stellenbosch is one of the best places in the world to go wine tasting. Personally, id visit them all but i am the worst lightweight of all though i have improved a lot, courtesy of all the wine tasting in stellenbosch so i had to make a selec. South africas most famous wineproducing district, stellenbosch, surrounds the historic town with the same name. Visit marianne wine estate in stellenbosch wine paths. Then in the afternoon you could drive to franschhoek very close to delaire to see. Dorniers modern wine tasting centre is situated adjacent to the working wine cellar boasting panoramic views of stellenbosch mountain. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. A fun, daily wine tour, packed with wine tastings, cheese tasting, a cellar tour and more. We started our cape town wine tour from home where we were fetched in the morning by our lovely guide xavier in a very fancy car.
The best wineries to visit in stellenbosch magazine winerist. To get from cape town to stellenbosch it is about a 40 minutes drive and as it was a scorcher of a day, aircon was highly appreciated even at 9 am. With some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes, wine tastings and tours are a fantastic experience for all. Theres so many amazing wine estates in stellenbosch that deciding which one to visit may be a daunting task. Our affordable private tours provide a professional service in a relaxed environment and the. There are hundreds of estates scattered around the outskirts of the town, many of which produce worldclass wines. I of course wanted to experience as much of a stellenbosch wine tour route as i could while also.
Stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl valley wine day trip. Wine tasting on a south africa tour is a mustdo activity and stellenbosch is at the heart of it. The tasting rooms gift shop has a carefully edited selection of winerelated products, books, homeware and gifts to take home. The concept of wine tourism is just as popular as adventure tourism or ecotourism to the right kind of travelers. Rust en vrede tasting room stellenbosch 2020 all you need. Best wine tastings stellenbosch jordan wine estate. When youre traveling to south africa, check out wine tasting experience in stellenbosch for good times guaranteed. The thing about winetasting is that at the end of a glass or three of the good stuff, its not a good idea to drive. Vine hopper wine tour hop on hop off service wine tour. A panoramic view of the cape winelands, with table mountain in the distance, provides the perfect setting in which to sample mariannes awardwinning wines all of the estates availableforpurchase vintages are showcased in the tasting. The tasting room is open from 09h00 18h00, mondays to sundays november to april and from 09h00. Enjoy a series at the heart of the stellenbosch wine region.
Wine tours private, custom and daily wine tours from. Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in stellenbosch. Not only do the surrounding mountains add incredible atmosphere, the wineries are welcoming and set up well for visitors. The wine tasting at dornier includes 6 wines at r60 per person. In stellenboschs blaauwklippen valley, you can reserve a library tasting, waterfords wine and chocolate tasting, or enjoy their sunset courtyard concert series on fridays. Exploring vineyards in stellenbosch, south africa departures. A horizontal tasting lets you taste a range of wines of the same varietal, or test your skills with a blind tasting, led only by the tasting notes. We offer an exclusive tasting of our limited release tan. Wine tasting fees are not included in the vine hopper ticket price and differ from farm to farm. I must admit that most of the time, when i hear or read that a wine has a scent of berries, a touch of cinnamon, or whatever else flavors in it. Definitely book a table at terroir after your wine tasting at kleine zalze because this is one of the best restaurants in stellenbosch and not to be missed. Cape point highlights tour plus wine tasting in stellenbosch.
The newlybuilt tasting room is spacious and suited to large tour groups and small parties alike. Although the farm dates back to 1694,it took until 1974 for the first vintage of the modern. Lanzerac is the perfect place to go wine tasting in stellenbosch. The wine glass is a winetasting venue and restaurant in hermanus wholly dedicated to showcasing the walker bay regions wines, which means a lot of wines. Rust en vrede tasting room stellenbosch 2020 all you. Best wine tours stellenbosch leave the car at the hotel.
Tasting rooms in stellenbosch wine route south africa. Excellent wines which you can enjoy by the bottle at their signature restaurant, take it home or enjoy some sunday wine tasting. Combine these two settings, and you get stellenbosch. Start off by joining an insightful wine tour stellenbosch has to offer see below for some original ideas and get ready to discover all the wonders of. The staff at the estates does an excellent job in teaching how to appreciate wine. The best stellenbosch wine tours and tastings to experience.
Also called eikestad meaning city of oaks, stellenbosch is the second oldest town in south africa and home to the oldest wine route in the country. Stellenbosch wine tasting experiences all signs lead to the tasting rooms in stellenbosch in front of the helderberg mountains. Visit one of the best wineries in the cape winelands. Taste our range of awardwinning wines or book an exclusive cellar tour. Although the farm dates back to 1694,it took until 1974 for the first vintage of the modern era. And, finding the best wine tours is an important part of the travel research process. Make new friends, have a laugh and experience the famous cape winelands first hand on our daily wine tour from cape town all while learning about and enjoying some of the best wines in the world. Traveling for wine is becoming more popular as many travelers seek something a little more from their travel experiences.
Cycle through the historic cente luxury meets adventure on this rugged wine safari, a private wine crawl and brandy tasting through cape towns most stunning estates. Wine tasting at hidden valley wines visit us and try our amazing wines in our wine tasting centre. In the rolling hill setting of stellenbosch wine country, stellenbosch hills wine estate pairs biltong and wine in a unique tasting experience. Stellenbosch is, arguably, the home of south african wine, and with its winelands less than 30 minutes away from the cape town international airport, it is the perfect spot to begin your exploration of the countrys wine regions. The 6 best wine hotels in stellenbosch magazine winerist. A tour of the wineries with their many tasting options and superlative restaurants will likely form the backbone of your visit, but there is a lot more to see. Fullday stellenbosch 4x4 wine safari and wine tasting voyage private tour. The spier wine farm is one of stellenbosch s oldest working wineries, with a heritage dating back to 1692 however, this winery is anything but tired, and its impossible not to fall in love with the boundless energy that greets you. Personally, id visit them all but i am the worst lightweight of all though i have improved a lot, courtesy of all the wine tasting in stellenbosch so i had to make a selection. Cheese platter, including a bottle of spier signature wine. Full day private stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl wine tour from cape town.