Wine tasting is fun
The Northern Route has spectacular views of the Winelands where you can see all the way to Table Mountain in the distance and enjoy the splendour of the Western Cape. This route also offers some great Restaurants and wines to be enjoyed! We visit the following 6 farms on the Northern Route. Remember, you can decide if you want to go to all 6 estates or just visit a few and stay longer at certain farms. Please click on the Farm website link for more info.
BergKelder:
- Highlights: Cellar Tour of this famous underground cellar
The BEST WINE EXPERIENCE in the Cape awaits you at Die Bergkelder, the famous “Cellar in the mountain” in Stellenbosch.
Cut deep into the slopes of the Papegaaiberg, Die Bergkelder opened officially in 1968 as the first bottle maturation cellar of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Today, this home of award winning Fleur du Cap wines offers visitors an intimate experience with the wines and their origins. Here you can amble freely through the tranquil cellar spaces during tours and tastings where thousands of bottles patiently lie in waiting. Carved oak barrels in the vaulted Fleur du Cap Room depict the history of South African wine, including the family crests of Jan van Riebeeck and Simon van der Stel, both protagonists of early winemaking in the Cape.
The Laszlo Room, dedicated to the visionionary cellarmaster Dr Julius Laszlo, who played a pivotal role in changing the face of the South African wine industry during the 80’s, takes pride of place for private tastings. Fleur du Cap also crafts an exclusive Laszlo signature blend in his honour. Continue your walk down memory lane by visiting the Wine Museum located next to the Fine Wine Shop. More info: www.bergkelder.co.za
Beyerskloof
Highlights: Home of Pinotage and cosy Restaurant
Beyerskloof has a small but modern cellar that, along with tasting room, had a face-lift very recently. Here you can do a wine tasting or have a glass of wine along with a meal in our restaurant. Beyerskloof is famous for their Pinotage. The winemaker, Beyers Truter uses stainless steel roto-fermenter tanks for some of the Pinotage grapes to achieve the extra skin-juice contact that leads to improved colour and extraction levels. The grapes for the Cabernet-based Beyerskloof are still fermented in the old-fashioned way in open, concrete tanks. Beyerskloof was the first Cape wine to enjoy early maturation in 100% new barriques. More info: www.beyerskloof.co.za
Simonsig:
Highlights: White wines, Cuvee Restaurant and relaxed atmosphere.
Voted top South African winery in three prestigious competitions and bearer of numerous accolades, including South Africa’s top Shiraz and 2005 Woman Winemaker of the year, Simonsig signifies the ultimate wine excellence. A visit to this unique working cellar enhanced by daily wine tastings, a ceremonial sabrage and true Cape hospitality, make for an authentic wine experience in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Here you can also buy a cheese platter to compliment your wine tasting in a beautiful setting. More info: www.simonsig.co.za.
Delvera:
- Highlights: Olive tasting, 2 restaurants, hiking trails, bike rental.
Appart from Wine tasting at Del Vera Vineyard Connection, Hiking & mountain biking trails lead through the vineyards up the slopes of Klapmutskop Conservancy. Permit sales & bikes for rent at the Dirtopia Trail Centre. For the less fit, you can visit the Indigenous Nursery, have breakfast or lunch in the garden at Temara’s, taste wine at the Vineyard Connection or taste cheese at La Masseria Cheesery. Dirtopia Trail Lodge provides affordable accommodation in spacious farm house with separate Studio flat. More info: www.delvera.co.za
Knorhoek:
- Highlights: Red wines, Restaurant in summer, relaxing atmosphere and great views.
Visit the historic Knorhoek wine estate, farmed by the van Niekerk family for five generations. Be nechanted by the natural beauty, seclusion and tranquillity of this unpretentious paradise. We produce award-winning wines and you will find yourself in Cabarnet heaven. ” I looked up and saw and owl while tasting wines” John Rochford, Scotland. Recapture real food at our earth kitchen and magical venue, Towerbosch. To round off your visit would be a stay at Knorhoek Guest house, and experience the warm, friendly welcome of tastefully decorated bedrooms and enthusiastic staff. Textures from the past, people from the present and flavours of the future…… More info: www.knorhoek.co.za
Delheim:
Highlights: Wine, Restaurant and amazing views of Simonsberg all the way to Table Mountain
Seeing Sperling family members flanked by at least one Jack Russell each; watching the geese line up for lunch; marvelling at the vineyards in the foreground of the great Simonsberg mountain; lazing in the garden; sharing the privilege of being in such a beautiful place; sampling delicious wines and receiving a warm and friendly family welcome; these are the things that a visitor to Delheim remembers and this is what makes it “worth the journey”. More info: www.delheim.co.za
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