Cape Town Central Trip Overview
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 estate with 173 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. Stellenbosch has arguably the best wine estates in the country if not certainly the largest variety. Stellenbosch is also a leading university town with roughly 29,000 students per annum.
All our tours are customised, around our clients preferences including meals and especially lunches and with our intimate knowledge of our wine estates, provide the ultimate experience.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
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 estate with 173 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. Stellenbosch has arguably the best wine estates in the country if not certainly the largest variety. Stellenbosch is also a leading university town with roughly 29,000 students per annum.
All our tours are customised, around our clients preferences including meals and especially lunches and with our intimate knowledge of our wine estates, provide the ultimate experience.
Stop At: Stark-Conde Wines, Jonkershoek Road Oude Nektar Farm, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Stark Conde Wine Estate – one of the oldest parcels of land cultivated for over 350 years, a fire in 2009 almost ravaged all of the vineyards which had to be replanted. Owners Jonkershoek cellars Pty Ltd. – Cellar master – Jose` Conde – Winemakers – Jose` Conde with Rudger van Wyk – Viticulturist – Andrew klink & Kevin Watt – Wines 80 % red and 20% white 290 hectares under cultivation – known for Three pines Range – Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, – Stark – Conde range – Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Field blend & Petite Sirah – Post Card series – Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, & Sauvignon Blanc. Popular Restaurant (Bistro – The Post Card).
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Waterford Estate, Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Waterford Wine Estate – One of the more successful and eye appealing wine estates in the country.. The centre piece of this beautiful estate being the fountain, citrus groves, rolling lawns and fragrant Lavender beds. Owners Jeremy and Leigh Ord of Dimention Data fame and Kevin Arnold. – Cellarmaster/ Winemaker Kevin Arnold & Mark le Roux – Annual production 40,000 cases – Wines 58% red, 40% white,1% rose` 1% other – known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay & red blends
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Mont Marie Restaurant, 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: 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: 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 15 minutes
