Passionate about wine, committed to our partnerships and proud of our rich heritage, the story of stellenbosch vineyards dates back to 2004 when the merger of stellenbosch vineyards and vinfruco took place on the historic welmoed farm, one of the. Our selection of packages, venues and facilities provides an array of options to ensure that you enjoy an unforgettable time with us. Visiting the wine regions of stellenbosch and franschhoek everyone tells you that no visit to the cape town area is complete without a visit to the wine regions of stellenbosch and franschhoek. Tokara is the embodiment of gt ferreiras philosophy that good wine, good food and good art go together to make a good lifestyle.
Events and activities take place throughout the year music, street, wine and art festivals delight both young and old. The seven best estates to do wine tasting in stellenbosch. The wines here are extraordinary, shockingly affordable, and they have tastes that i dont experience in any other country. Map of stellenbosch showing routes to take to tour the wineries. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. Stellenbosch printable maps we have put together maps of our area, to ensure you will feel right at home. Stellenbosch vineyards is a leading wine producer and exporter set in the picturesque stellenbosch wine region. Stellenbosch wine route wineries african journals online. Stellenbosch wine tour from cape town stellenbosch. A detailed map of stellenbosch town centre with major landmarks and shops. Stellenbosch wine tasting experiences all signs lead to the tasting rooms in stellenbosch in front of the helderberg mountains. The tranquil atmosphere and wide selection of wine tours and experiences including a wine safari. Always one of the top rated, most beautiful and bountiful wine regions in the world, stellenbosch is a place of bliss.
Stellenbosch detail and street level map showing the suburbs of stellenbosch and the location of popular attractions including the danie craven stadium, the winelands centre and stellenbosch golf course. The scenic stellenbosch wine route is the oldest in the country and one of the most popular destinations for local and international visitors alike. If theres one thing that stellenbosch is renowned for, it is wine. Maps are part of the joy of travel planning, and weve supplied a range of maps as a reference for your barossa trip. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours, what to expect and where. Whether youre a wine connoisseur or a lover of natural beauty youll be swept away on this wine tour to the famous stellenbosch, paarl valley and franschhoek wineries. Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. The stellenbosch wine route, synonymous with a variety of highquality, awardwinning red and white wines, was established in april 1971 by the late neil joubert of spier, frans malan of simonsig and spatz sperling of delheim. The area is exceptionally beautiful and the quality of wine and food in the wine estates of both valleys is stupendous. The best wineries to visit in stellenbosch magazine. The crown jewel of south africas wine industry, stellenbosch, is a charming, dutchinfluenced countryside region and college town home of the prestigious stellenbosch university and much of south africas viticultural research that happens to boast some of the most exciting wineries in the country among its mesmerizing hills and mountains.
Many of our wine estates also have superb delis serving the best in terms of freshly baked breads, olive and olive oils, charcuterie and much more. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours have for years been one of the top tours that one just has to experience firsthand while in the area of stellenbosch this unique area with its incredible scenery of valleys, picturesque mountains and vineyards scattered makes for. Whether you are looking for wine, jewellery, designer clothing, artworks, a special gift, collectable books or chocolate youll find the best of these and much more along our main street. It is a couple of miles outside stellenbosch a large hotel with rooms in blocks of 4, 2 up 2 down the room we had had. The perfect activity if youre short on time, this wine tour includes a drive tour through historic stellenbosch, with its friendly smalltown aura and romantic cape dutch buildings, as well as a wine tasting in the stellenbosch area. Visit the heart of the beautiful stellenbosch winemaking region on a halfday wine tour from cape town. Cabernet sauvignon is the regions most widely planted grape variety, and is often combined with merlot to create bordeaux blend wines stellenbosch is.
A region of supreme delight and a state of happiness. Theres so many amazing wine estates in stellenbosch that deciding which one to visit may be a daunting task. The town, in western capes coastal region, is steeped in history and is home to the countrys bestknown wine estates. Trent was an excellent guide, enthusiastic, professional, informative and friendly. Stellenbosch is perhaps the most famous wineproducing region in south africa. Stellenbosch vineyards provides a perfect setting for any occasion be it a wedding, birthday or corporate events. This 21year old restaurant, helmed by two of the areas best winemakers, ken forrester and martin meinert, is a perfect spot to enjoy both just outside of stellenbosch. The heart of the cape winelands is the buzzing town of stellenbosch, a wine lovers paradise of bars and bistros, the perfect place to be based for a few days of serious vineyard visiting. The magnificent private commission of installation art by marco cianfanelli, the minds vine, encapsulates the narrative of the creation of tokara and reflects our origins as a superlative wine growing environment. The famous stellenbosch wine route, established in 1971, allows you to enjoy our fabulous local wines while undertaking entertaining and fun expeditions into the countryside. Enhance your stellenbosch wine experience by getting uptodate information on the hundreds of wineries, restaurants and other places that make us special. Institute for wine biotechnology 64 institute for plantbiotechnology 69 journalism 75 law 72 mathematics math. To find out more about stellenbosch, the second oldest town in south africa, please visit stellenbosch information. Well introduce you to unforgettable cellar door experiences, awardwinning wine estates, celebrated restaurants and stellenboschs unique and enviable lifestyle.
The rooms are situated on the site of the wine estate, just a short 2 minute walk from the tasting rooms, separate enough to provide perfect privacy but close enough to indulge in their excellent wines or treat. The apartment was clean and well furnished, we were on the ground floor and had views across the valley overlooking the vineyards. The district of stellenbosch is one of the oldest and most important wine producing regions in south africa. Guidelines and tips accommodation restaurants tasting rooms conferences and venues tour guides weddings. Many of the cabernet sauvignon, chenin blanc, chardonnay and pinotage wines made here are of world class quality, and rank among south africas. There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly. Its valleys of granite, sandstone and alluvial loam soils between the towering bluegrey mountains of stellenbosch, simonsberg and helderberg have the capacity to produce. In this stellenbosch wine estate we were able to have a guided tour of the cellars with a very knowledgeable guide who explained to. The estate dates back to the 18th century and on arrival you will be met by traditional cape dutch architecture and beautiful blooming bougainvillea. The estate is owned by hanneli rupertkoegelenberg, daughter of one of south africas business icons, dr anton rupert. Access to international markets led to new investment in the south african wine market. The district, with its mix of historic estates and contemporary wineries, produces excellent examples of almost all the noble grape varieties and is known for the quality of its blended reds. The wine route in stellenbosch has been divided into five subroutes by virtue of their userfriendliness as opposed to official wards, wine styles, or geographical location. South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape town by its founder jan van riebeeck.
There are hundreds of estates scattered around the outskirts of the town, many of which produce worldclass wines. Combining historic villages, stunning scenery and fabulous wines, this day. Introducing our curated online catalogue of the most renowned south african and international wines, special releases and award winning vintages. The 6 best wine hotels in stellenbosch magazine winerist. A wonderful way to explore the estate with great wine, wonderful nibbles and a charming and informative guide ending with a fabulous wine and chocolate pairing. Our interactive map will assist you in locating accommodation, shopping, wineries and more.
Gourmet capital wine tourism capital child friendly farms more than wine sundays in stellenbosch wineland architecture stellenblog subscribe to newsletter. Stellenbosch also boasts the oldest geology in the world, a key factor which undoubtedly contributes to the excellent quality of its wines. Stellenbosch university and town map less than 1 mile away. A graphical map of the stellenbosch wine route and subroutes. Join us in finding the most intriguing wine stories. An exploratory study conducted in 2009 and 2010 investigated wineries perceptions of wine tourism in the stellenbosch region and identified. The exquisite, stylish boutique winery peter falke wines in stellenbosch, nestled against the majestic slopes of the helderberg mountains is the perfect picturesque setting to this idyllic estate. This bitesize approach helps visitors get the most out of their winelands experiences on a route that caters to history buffs, golfers, families, romantic couples, nature. Vineyards of constantia, cape point, stellenbosch, paarl, elgin, overberg, south africa wine regions map. The best vineyard hotels in stellenbosch may 2020 with. Serious wine enthusiasts will love this tour focused on the top wine producers in paarl, franschhoek, and stellenbosch.
Due to the size of these files this might take a while, please be patient. Waterford are well known for their delectable wine and chocolate pairing experience, which can be enjoyed in the courtyard in full view of the scenic stellenbosch mountains. Situated on the historic welmoed farm, one of the first proclaimed farms in the stellenbosch district that dates back to 1690, stellenbosch vineyards is a leading wine producer and exporter thats passionate about wine, committed to our partnerships and proud of our rich heritage. Tokara, an exceptional vineyard in the stellenbosch mountains. Stellenbosch wine route map near stellenbosch, south africa. We definitely recommend this as a lovely way to spend a couple of hours chilling out eating great food and sipping lovely wine you get a bottle in the picnic basket, but can of. Stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl valley wine day trip. The rapidly increasing number of wine estates and producers some 170 includes some of the most famous names in cape wine.
South africas most famous wineproducing district, stellenbosch, surrounds the historic town with the same name. A guide to the best wineries of stellenbosch and franschhoek. 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. In 1971, stellenbosch became the first wine region in south africa to establish a wine route as an organised network of wineries for visitors. Stellenbosch wine route map stellenbosch south africa. Stellenbosch wine a guide to the wines of stellenbosch. A big red wine deserves a big juicy steak at its side, and thats exactly what you can eat at 96 winery road.
Grapes have been cultivated around stellenbosch for more than 350 years, and wine tourism is a highly developed business. Vines are planted on ancient, weathered soils, with a typical composition of granite, sandstone, or shale. Please note that the pdf files will download on your device. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Wine farmestate telephone map open sundays cellar tours picnics offered restaurants function facilities accommodation disabled access ref stellenbosch wine routes members aaldering vineyards and wines 021 865 2495 c3 x x x alluvia wine estate 021 885 1661 b4 x x x x alto wine estate 021 881 3884 d3 x x x amani 021 881 3930 c1. Starting with a local mcc and ending with an exceptionally well paired. View or print the maps to keep with you during your visit. 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. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. The wine route comprises 44 cellars which produce between them a large variety of red and white wines. Murray answered all our questions and explained so mu. Our wine appreciation group enjoyed a professional, informative and relaxed wine tasting at this wonderful wine estate. Production is concentrated around cape town, with major vineyard and production centres at constantia, paarl, stellenbosch and worcester. 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.
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