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Stellenbosch Wine Tour

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Highlights

- Visit Stellenbosch Wine Region
- Wine tasting at Boutique wineries
- Enjoy incredible scenery

Description

Join us as we treat your palate at some of SA's most sought after wine tasting and food destinations. The Stellenbosch wine route serves up incredible scenery, a host of unforgettable vineyards and historical cellars. Award winning wines, stunning farms and touring companions who aim to please, this is a celebration of smaller vineyards driven by passion, quality and diverse winemakers.

Who Is this Experience Good For

- Anyone who is interested in the gastronomy and wine culture of the destination they are visiting
- Anyone interested in beautiful scenery

Meet Our Local Hosts

Your host(s) will be Blaine Smith or Ryan Louw, local South African tourist guides. Blaine has lived in 6 of South Africa’s 9 different provinces and currently ventures all over the country on various expeditions. Ryan chose to make the Western Cape his home after a stint up north, you won’t find a bigger patriot for his country anywhere else! We left the corporate world to celebrate South African people, landscapes and products in that order. We’d love for you to join us! You’ll be in the best of South African hands.

*There is a possibility that you may be hosted by a different guide from Blaine's team on this experience and on occasion there will be more than one guide.

Itinerary

ONE OF THE FIRST INDUSTRY MATRIARCHS
For our first stop we visit a small family owned estate at Mitres Edge Vineyards. Winemaker Lola Nicholls was one of the very first female winemakers in SA and she helped to lay the foundations for those to come. The tasting takes place in her manor house or charming underground cellar and is one that represents hand harvested red wine terroir at its finest. These wines are paired with a selection of local and delicious cheeses to make for a memorable experience to start your day. PS. There are also 6 awesome doggos at this vineyard!

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE

As the most patriotic of South Africans the next destination is one we're extremely proud of. Klein Goederust re-opened in late 2021 as the first and only 100% black owned winery in the Franschhoek region. After generations of minority monopolisation in the region this 120 year old farm has been transformed into an agent for change in the South African wine arena. Owner and winemaker, both sons of former farm labourers grew up side by side in apartheid South Africa and now have their own peace of vineyard paradise. You'll be treated to 4-5 wines of exceptional quality and more importantly, wines of progress.

LUNCH BREAK GEM

Wine is not the only thing the region has to brag about. Some of the Cape’s most loved foodie destinations appear along the way. We stop for lunch at one the oldest estates in the region, Boschendal. The Deli Restaurant is set under 300 year old oak trees and offers up a seasonal menu that caters for all dietary requirements. All ingredients are sourced directly from the farm making it the most fresh and nutritious meal of your day. Expect to spend $10-12 for a main meal.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEW IN THE WINELANDS"

Oldenburg Mountain Vineyards and its breath-taking views set the tone for an unforgettable final experience – with the focus on letting their guests understand the sense of place and connect truly with the wines. Heritage, careful planning, and a large amount of good fortune has allowed them to be custodians of a small corner of Stellenbosch, tucked away in the mountains in an area known as the Banghoek Valley. Our hosts believe this could be the most beautiful wine destination in the Southern Hemisphere. See it for yourself

What's Included

- Transportation: Round Trip - Pick up and drop off to and from accommodation. Your tour could make use of SUV's or touring vans depending on the amount of sign ups
- Qualified Local Guide
- Water - On-board drinking water
- Snack pack filled with South African treats
- Cheese board at first and final winery- A total of 14-16 wines on the day
- Wine Tasting Experience at Mitres Edge Vineyards
- Wine Tasting Experience at Klein Goederust
- Wine Tasting Experience at Oldenburg Vineyards

What's Not Included

- Cost of Lunch
- Additional Wine / Beverage Tastings
- Gratuities for Guides

Know Before You Go

- Minimum Needed: 3 people
- Maximum Capacity: 12people
- Booking Deadline: 4 days before event
- Weather Dependent: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Special Clothing Required: No - Bring Sun cream and sunglasses - its gets really hot out in the winelands
- Special Dietary Restrictions: All dietary needs catered (no vegan cheese alternatives)
- Extra Cash: Needed for tipping

***Please Note
- Bring extra cash for for wine purchases - wines are much cheaper at cellar door prices than in the city

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many wineries do we visit in total?
3 wineries, all of which are small in size, off the main tourist routes and family owned.
What should we wear?
Anything you're most comfortable in. The wineries are all stunning and unpretentious at the same time. Let's bring down the barriers and stereotypes around the activity
What's the story with lunch?
We choose from a number of different lunch spots depending on the weather all of which can accommodate your dietary requirements.
Can we pay with credit cards at the wineries?
Yes all of the stops on this tour will have card facilities. (You cannot pay with Apple Pay at the first and last winery)
What else should I bring?
Good vibes and sun cream. The African sun can be brutal, particularly in Stellenbosch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nation Reviews

Such a good time a great selection of wineries.

As a French man, this review about wine and cheese is totally biased lol! I just loved it! Such a good time a great selection of wineries.

Really enjoyed each of the wineries we visited!

Really enjoyed each of the wineries we visited! Our guide was fun and very informative :)

We had a great day with Des as our guide showing us the wine farms in Stelly!

We had a great day with Des as our guide showing us the wine farms in Stelly! Definitely a long day and a lot of car time, so just prepare for that!

Tasted more than 10 wines

Had a great time exploring Stellenbosch area and some amazing vineyards. Tasted more than 10 wines and learnt a lot about that area and the wines they make.

Tasted more than 10 wines

Had a great time exploring Stellenbosch area and some amazing vineyards. Tasted more than 10 wines and learnt a lot about that area and the wines they make.