Specialized Wine and Leisure Tours

Activity/Tour

There are many tours, but a typical Stellenbosch & Franschhoek (3 – 4 Wineries per tour) tour would include some of the following places, subject to choice of client:
(Wineries listed are only a few suggestions)

Rustenburg Estate- Traditional Cape Dutch Architecture
Medium to large winery - The once-rustic stables house now a state-of-the-art tasting room Apart from tasting wines, one can stroll through the luscious, tranquil garden. Famous for Bordeaux Blend – John X Merriman (4 ½ * Platter) Chardonnay (4*)

Zorgvliet
Established in 1692, Zorgvliet Wine Estate is situated in the beautiful Banhoek Valley on the Helshoogte Pass. Picnics are available during the summer months (pre-bookings) Wines to look out for is the Silver Myn Viognier (3 ½*) Sauvignon Blanc (4 ½*) and ‘Richelle,’ Bordeaux Blend (4 ½ *).


Tokara
Spectacular panoramic views sweep from Table Mountain across False Bay to the lush green Idas Valley. Wines: Tokara Red (4 ½ *) Tokara White (4 ½ ) Chardonnay (4 *)

Graham Beck Cellar
State-of-the-art cellar – tasting room next to bottling cellar where one can see how the wines are bottled and labeled. Wines e.g. Pheasant’s Run Sauv Bl (4*) , Coffeestone Cab Sauv (4*) The Ridge Syrah (4 ½ *). First winery to make a Cap Classique from Pinotage grapes. Other MCC include Brut Rosé (4*) Blanc de Blanc (4 ½ *)

De Meye Estate
Boutique-style wine estate with rustic tasting room, known for their Unwooded Chardonnay (3*) French-style Shiraz (4*) and ‘Trutina’ special blend of Cab Sauv / Shiraz (4*)

Quoin Rock Winery
Small boutique-style winery, known for its Syrah (4 ½ *), Merlot (4 ½ *) Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (both 4*)

Glen Carlou
Situated on the R45 between Stellenbosch & Franchhoek. Award winning wines e.g. Syrah (4 ½ *)
Gravel Quarry Cab Sauv (4 ½ *) Pinot Noir (4*) Chardonnay Reserve (4 ½ *)

L’Avenir Estate
Tasting presented in rustic cellar - reputation for benchmark Pinotage and chenin. Grand Vin Pinotage (4 ½ *) Chenin (4*) and Cape Vintage Port (4*)

Restaurants to choose from for lunch-time:

La Petite Ferme – Upmarket and Contemporary Cuisine - BYO Corkage @ R25 - A magnificent view, fresh, flavourful cuisine from local produce and warm hospitality. Succulent specialties from the all-girl kitchen team include home-smoked Franschhoek Rainbow Trout, slow-roasted Lamb and warthog bresaola.

Reuben’s – Upmarket Global Cuisine – BYO Corkage @ R30 – A byword for simply prepared, fresh and unintimidating food. Ambience is warm with a sunny courtyard for alfresco meals. Menu include Indian Prawn Risotto and avo cream; roast duck salad with honey-chilli dressing, mizuna and mint.

Lucky Store- Rustic, informal, ‘local’ & Unpretentious - Traditional SA Cuisine – no liquor License (BYO) Cape Malay Bobotie; Old Cape Chicken Pie; Curried Pickled Fish; Best EVER Flourless Chocolate Torte - all the old favourites!

Typical Day

Your day will start at 09:30 with a pick up at your guesthouse or at the shop. From there, depending on the tour, you might enjoy breakfast on a wine farm, taste wines at various farms in and around the wider Stellenbosch area, stop for lunch on a wine farm or at a restaurant in a wine area.

Since you are not driving, you can sit back and enjoy your tastings!

Age range, type of group

All welcome!

Sleeping and meals

All meals on wine farms or restaurants in the wine region. Lunch on own account.

Restrictions

Sorry, no pets.

Rates

Contact office for rates for your particular tour.

Other Information

We can also book other tours, transfers and accommodation for you.