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Welcome to the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Cape Winelands, South Africa.
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Synonymous with award winning wine, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes. South Africa’s second oldest town, our historic town centre is a living museum with a vibrant street culture. Stellenbosch resonates around the globe as one of South Africa’s premier wine, tourist, business and education attractions. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest wine route in South Africa. T

he Stellenbosch Wine Routes include 5 sub-routes which each have their own characteristics in terms of prominent wine styles, climates and geographical location. As part of the Cape Winelands, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes are part of the six most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and are also connected to the global Great Wine Capitals Network.

22/04/2024

EARTH DAY 🌍

Today is Earth Day, and we raise a toast to Stellenbosch and its breathtaking views, vineyards, biodiversity, and ongoing sustainable practices that make Stellenbosch the magical place it is. 🥂🍇🌱

Sustainability is a journey, small acts make a big impact.

19/04/2024

Bring your paw pals along for the journey!

We're dog-friendly and ready to make memories with your whole family.

19/04/2024

19/04/2024

Blaauwklippen Vineyards is open 👏

19/04/2024

19/04/2024

Whether it's a special occasion or a spontaneous weekend treat, the Villiera Cap Classique and Nougat pairings are the perfect way to celebrate life's sweet moments 🥂

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Villiera Cap Classiques paired with artisanal nougats crafted to perfection.

Call 0218652002 or email [email protected] to book.

16/04/2024

Experience the magic of Restaurant Week South Africa in Stellenbosch until the 5th of May.

Cavalli - 2 courses for R455
Pink Valley - Tapas style 3 courses for R335
Hoseki at Delaire Graff - 5 courses for R895
Zevenwacht - 3 courses for R345
Kleine Zalze - 4 course lunch with a glass of MCC for R460
Louisvale - 2 course lunch for R195
Table at De Meye - 3 course lunch for R495
Manor Kitchen at Lanzerac - 7 course food and wine dinner experience for R1100 or a 3 course Sunday lunch for R535
Le Grand Domaine Enoteca - 2 courses with a glass of wine for R340

From savory to sweet, every dish promises to enchant your taste buds and leave you craving more. Act fast and secure your table today at www.restaurantweek.co.za – limited seats available until 5 May!

15/04/2024

If you haven’t heard yet, have a new Chocolate and Wine Tasting🍫🍷

They teamed up with local chocolatier, Von Geasau, to create indulgent handmade chocolates that thoughtfully pair with four of their award-winning wines.

Need extra persuasion? The Spier Cap Classique Brut is served as a palate cleanser.

Just R95 per person, book your tasting now www.spier.co.za/visit/wine-tasting 🥂

08/04/2024

Devastating news from Blaauwklippen.

Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farm, dating back to 1682, the Jonkershuis, the Manor House and the Cathedral have all burnt to the ground.

It’s a sad day indeed for Blaauwklippen as heritage landmarks have been destroyed in a terrible blaze, but the sadness is made easier to bear by the gratitude that no lives were lost and no one was injured.

Due to safety reasons, the property will be closed to the public until further notice.

07/04/2024

STORM NOTICE: VISITORS URGED TO CHECK CONDITIONS PRIOR TO VISITING WINELANDS

Stellenbosch, South Africa, April 7: High winds have caused substantial disruption around the Cape with Stellenbosch farms particularly hard hit. Visitors to the region are advised to call ahead of any bookings or plans to ensure that facilities are open as current conditions are unpredictable.

Many wine estates, however, are unaffected and remain open to guests, says Stellenbosch Wine Routes Manager Elmarie Rabe.
“Authorities have taken precautions to close some roads, so it’s wise to check your routes prior to departure on your visit,” she says.

✨️As of midday, Sunday, April 7, the following wine farms remain open:
Kunjani (bookings only)
Spier Wine Farm
Beyerskloof
Middelvlei Wine Estate
Vredenheim Restaurant
Bartinney Private Cellar
Weltevreden Jonkershuis (Weltevreden Kids Carnival closed)
Guardian Peak (fully booked)
Eikendal (open/fully booked)
Jordan (open/fully booked)
Lanzerac (Open only for existing bookings)
Louisvale Wines Stellenbosch
Winshaw Vineyards (bookings required)
Kanu wines
Saxenburg
Kanu Wines
Alluvia

✨️Wineries that have closed temporarily:
Delheim Wines
Blaauwklippen Vineyards
Muratie Wine Estate
Zorgvliet Wines
Hartenberg
Kleine Zalze
Rust en Vrede Wine Estate
Stellenbosch Reserve
Longridge Wynlandgoed
Ken Forrester Wines
Hidden Valley Wines
Dornier Wines, Stellenbosch

Some properties have seen extensive damage, including Blaauwklippen. In a statement, the farm says a fire that broke out at the neighbouring farm in the early hours of Sunday morning, has resulted in devasting destruction to some of Blaauwklippen Estate’s iconic buildings. The fire spread to the Manor House from the dam’s side, then to the Jonkershuis and eventually the Cathedral. All three buildings have burnt to the ground.
“Due to safety reasons, the property will be closed to the public until further notice,” it says.

Further information will be provided as the situation requires. For addition updates, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

07/04/2024

EXTREME WEATHER.

Please stay safe, only drive if you need to. All visitors to Stellenbosch are advised to call ahead to confirm availability.

Stay safe.

05/04/2024

05/04/2024

05/04/2024

Idiom is based in the heart of the Helderberg range. This southernmost part of the Stellenbosch wine region provides the backdrop and the perfect climatic conditions for the incredible range of wines.

With their stunning views, wonderful restaurant and a selection of tastings on offer, when are you visiting?

Macaron and wine pairing for R295
Wine and canape pairing R295
Single varietal tasting R120
Idiom white wine tasting for R100
Italian varietal tasting R120
Idiom blends tasting R175
Idiom vertical tasting R200

Bookings are essential

04/04/2024

Have you visited Warwick Wine Estate recently?

04/04/2024

04/04/2024

A beautiful venue for weddings and events, a stunning restaurant and fabulous wines, what more do you want?

Quoin Rock Wine Farm beautifully blends its architectural design with the natural surroundings. The buildings are thoughtfully designed with materials like stone, metal, and glass, reflecting the rugged mountains and lush vineyards.

Attention to every detail and symbolism of the natural surroundings in architecture are the integral parts of the design.

This place, where luxury and nature intersect, offers a deep connection to the landscape, making it a true reflection of its location in the heart of Stellenbosch.

03/04/2024

The Top Stellenbosch Wine Farms (2024)🍷✨️
by StJohn - Cape Tourism

One of the most spectacular places to visit in Cape Town and a must, if you love wine, is the Stellenbosch wine farms, with their vineyards set against the incredible mountain range. This place is known for its range of grape varieties and the exceptional quality of its wines. Let’s take a look at the Top Stellenbosch Wine Farms!

🍷 Alto Wine Estate
🍷 Rust en Vrede Wine Estate
🍷 Waterford Estate
🍷 Stellenrust wine Estate
🍷 Kleine Zalze
🍷 Spier Wine Farm
🍷 Delaire Graff Estate
🍷 Middelvlei Wine Estate
🍷 Bellevue Wine Estate
🍷 Dornier Wines, Stellenbosch
🍷 Glenelly Estate
🍷 Klein Dasbosch Wine Estate

📖Read the article: https://www.capetourism.com/stellenbosch-wine-farms/?fbclid=IwAR350BX06S9g7pVLov_8hgc89tBWWFr76xdWYtG4aq1L8avxFACSj-xwxWA

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Stellenbosch Municipality Stellenbosch Wine Routes

03/04/2024

Get up close with The Top Stellenbosch's wine farms. with awesome tastings, epic views, and a vibe you won't forget, Ready to explore?

03/04/2024

Congratulations to Kanonkop Wine Estate - The World’s 12th Most Admired Wine Brand 2024!🍷🌎

Drinks International has revealed its annual list of the Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands in the World for 2024.

We are thrilled to announce that Kanonkop Wine Estate has attained the #12 position this year, as well as the Highest Climber of the Year award for moving up 31 places from the 43rd spot attained in 2023.

What an incredible achievement, congratulations to the entire team 👏

01/04/2024

Experience the Bartinney Wine and Fynbos experience — an inventive tasting featuring their estate wines paired with indigenous fynbos cultivated on the farm.

This immersive tasting journey transforms your wine perceptions while underscoring Bartinney's dedication to preserving the distinctive biodiversity of the Cape🌱

Visit the Bartinney Tasting Shed and experience their commitment and love for the Banhoek valley.

Reservation for this unique experience is essential:
Contact [email protected] to secure your spot

Bartinney Private Cellar

28/03/2024

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47 Church Street
Stellenbosch
7600

Telephone

+27 21 886-4310

Website

http://www.wineroute.co.za/

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Happy International Sabrage Day 🍾 Celebrated on the 3rd Friday in May, Sabrage is a thrill, it is relatively easy and it looks super impressive. Once you have done it for the first time, you will not want to open a bottle of MCC any other way. THE most important factor for a successful Sabrage is to ensure that your MCC or Champagne is properly chilled, the most spectacular sabrage fails is often because the champagne is either too warm or too cold. Start by removing the foil around the neck so that you can see where the seam in the glass is located, there will be one on either side. It is up along this seam that you will slide your Sabre or knife to impact with the rim of the glass and all that you need is a smooth, gentle movement and the top should pop off. Watch the professionals below for tips. Cheers 🥂 #internationalsabrageday #sabrage #bubbles #MCC #stellenboschwineroute #drinkstellenbosch #stellenbosch #visitstellenbosch

Happy Birthday to the South African wine industry 🎊🎉🍾 Raise a glass and toast to 364 years of Award-Winning South African Wine 🍷 South Africa is the only country in the world that can accurately pinpoint the exact date of origin of its wine industry, due to a diary entry from 2 February 1659 🌍 Which wine will you be toasting with today? 🥂 #stellenboschwineroute #drinkstellenbosch #stellenbosch #visitstellenbosch #HappyBirthdaySAwine #SAWineSince1659 #discoverWC #visitwinelands Discoverctwc Wesgro

Simon Wine Emporium website

Have you checked out the new website at Simon Wine Emporium? You can select your wine by region, wine farm, cultivar, style, you can make up a mixed case, check out food pairing options, award winners and more, all at cellar door price. Cheers to that! 🥂🍷 #stellenboschwineroute #stellenboschwine #onlineshopping #stellenbosch #winetasting #buysouthafricanwine #buystellenbosch

Delheim Jazz and Cheese Fondue Sundays Sessions.

Take a look at the video below to get an idea of what you will experience at Delheim Wines popular Jazz and Cheese Fondue Sunday sessions. R450pp includes the fondue, live entertainment and gluhwein on arrival 🍷 Book your spot at one of the last three sessions of 2022 now: Sunday 14th August, Thandeka Dladla & trio Sunday 21st August, Keegan Steenkamp Sunday 28th August. Nobuhle Ashanti https://www.quicket.co.za/events/176309-delheim-jazz-and-cheese-fondue-2022/#/ #visitstellenbosch #winetasting #winelands #jazz #fondue #cheeseandwine #foodandwine

National Drink Wine Day is held each year on February 18, so get ready to unwind with a glass or two of your favorite wine. #globalwineday #visitstellenbosch #stellenboschwine #drinkwineday

Muratie Wine Estate Harvest 2022

Who is ready to rumble this Harvest Season with Team Muratie Wine Estate. Lets get ready to Harvest! Get ready! Get steady! And Harvest Do you wine lovers also think this is a #challenge to all the wine farms in Stellenbosch? Let's find out how they are getting ready.... #SWR50Years #FreeToBeinStellenbosch #harvest2022 #stellenboschwineroute #VisitStellenbosch #stellenboschwine

It has been a big year for Koelenhof Wine Cellar especially with it being their 80th Birthday celebration also..... So this a very proud moment for the Koelenhof Family as they have just been announced the Tim Atkin Co-operative of the Year 2021! Can we please stand up and give a huge round of applause to this amazing cellar for their achievements this year. The other awards they have received this year was: 🏆 Stellenbosch 1679 Pinotage 2019 is a winner of the ABSA Top Ten Pinotage 2021! 🏆 Koelenbosch Dry Pinotage Rosé was awarded Double Gold at the 2021 Rosé Rocks Competition 🏆 Stellenbosch 1679 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was awarded Gold at the 2021 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles competition 🏆 Stellenbosch 1679 Pinotage has been awarded one of the Grand Gold Medals in the 2021 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles competition 🏆 Stellenbosch 1679 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc. After all, it is the only Chenin Blanc to ever win Veritas Double Gold! 🏆 All of their wines in the Stellenbosch 1679 Range won top prestigious awards at the National Wine Challenge Top 100, with The Legacy crowned RED WINE OF THE YEAR and the Pinotage the best Pinotage. 🏆 Stellenbosch 1679 The Legacy 2017: - Red Wine of the Year - Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class - Top 100 - Double Platinum Stellenbosch 1679 Pinotage 2019: - Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class - Top 100 - Double Platinum Stellenbosch 1679 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc Blanc 2019: - Top 100 - Double Platinum Stellenbosch 1679 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: - Double Gold and now that was a mouthful. Congratulations again Koelenhof Wine Cellar🥳🥳🥳 #VisitStellenbosch #SWR50Years #StellenboschWineRoute50 #stellenboschwineroute #perfectedovertime #koelenhof #winners #legacy #winelands #winelover #capewinelands

It has been a big week here on the Stellenbosch Wine Routes with awards coming in left, right, and center 🥳🥳🥳 and we are so happy with all the results. Rosé Rocks!' is South Africa’s first dedicated rosé wine competition which seeks to recognize excellence in rosé winemaking and promote the SA Rosé category. Rosé is still one of the fastest-growing categories of wine in South Africa and internationally. In South Africa alone, sales have grown annually in double digits in the last few years. "Rose continues to surprise and delight. It is still the most dynamic wine category in SA and internationally." Congratulations to our Members with their Double Gold awards: Delaire Graff Estate Groenland Kaapzicht Wine Estate Kleine Zalze Koelenhof Wine Cellar Le Pommier Wine Estate Le Grand Domaine Wines Peter Falke Wines Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate Warwick Wine Estate Yonder Hill Wines Zevenwacht Wine Estate and then the Gold Awards: Kunjani Wines Dornier Wines, Stellenbosch Ernie Els Wines Peter Falke Wines Simonsig Congratulations to all and get your hands on your bottle of Rose this weekend #VisitStellenbosch #SWR50Years #StellenboschWineRoute50 #TasteStellenbosch

Do you love Bubbly, Cap Classique, Vonkelwyn, Borrels?...... Well who doesn't!! 🤩🤩 Today on this cool 1st of September, we celebrate Cap Classique Day! Lucky for us we will be celebrating for the whole month of September together with our local sassy celebrity, Leatitia Solomons Join Leatitia every Friday in the month of September at 12:30 on her page for a live where we will taste🍾, learn 📚 and celebrate🥳 all things Bubbly on the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. There will be spot prizes during the Live so be sure to tune in this Friday. #CapClassique50 #Perfectedovertime #SWR50years #VisitStellenbosch #StellenboschWineRoute50 #stellenboschwineroute #winewednesday #capewinelands #winelands #springtime #bubbly Stellenbosch Municipality Cape Winelands DM Eikestadnuus Cap Classique Association

What will you be drinking this National Wine Day 2021?

We don't typically need an official reason to celebrate over a bottle of wine but today we have one - it's National Wine Day. So what will you be drinking this National Wine Day? #VisitStellenbosch #StellenboschWineRoute50 #SupportStellenbosch #SaveSAwine #secretseason #nationalwineday #winelover #ThinkQuality #drinkstellenbosch

What do you love about Stellenbosch with Waterford Estate. #StellenboschWineRoute50

What do you love about Stellenbosch Wine Routes ? "Stellenbosch is home to some of the greatest wine labels and some of the greatest beauty on this earth" - Kevin Arnold, Cellar Master and Managing Partner of Waterford Estate #StellenboschWineRoute50 #ThinkQuality #drinkstellenbosch #VisitStellenbosch #lovestellenbosch #WaterfordEstate

Happy Birthday #StellenboschWineRoute50 @CapeWinelandsDM

Warmest congratulations to the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. The marking of 50 years is a fantastic achievement" - Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlight Executive Mayor Cape Winelands District #StellenboschWineRoute50 #VisitStellenbosch

Happy Birthday #StellenboschWineRoute50

" Baie geluk met jul 50ste jaar Stellenbosch Wine Routes. Vir baie jare het jul met passie en innovasie voortgegaan en die Stellenbosch handelsmerk tot ikoniese status verhef" - Uitvoerende Burgemeester Gesie van Deventer, Stellenbosch Municipality #StellenboschWineRoute50 #VisitStellenbosch

Skink, Dink en Leef Wynstories: Episode 4

Skink, Dink en Leef Wynstories: Episode 2

Stellenbosch Wine Routes Members Message Part 1 l Wash Hands - Save Lives

Washings hands can save lifes.... Thank you to the staff off Neethlingshof , Kaapzicht Wine Estate and Stellenbosch Wine Routes for taking part in this video. #staysafe #stellenboschunite #virtualstellenbosch

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Our Story

Stellenbosch is South Africa’s wine and gourmet capital and it is South Africa’s second oldest town. There is nothing old about Stellenbosch, it has a vibrant, youthful culture thanks to the University, some of the world’s top wines, delicious local food and lots for the whole family to experience.

After its discovery, around 1678, Stellenbosch was quickly identified as an area in which to settle, with great potential for agriculture. The surrounding areas proved rich in soil and correct climate for producing vegetables to sustain the ships passing by the Cape of Good Hope en route to the other Dutch colonies in the East. Add to this the thirst of the Dutch and other settlers that necessitated the making good wine, Stellenbosch soon saw its hills and valleys also planted to vines along with other agricultural crops. Besides its rapid growth in becoming a centre for the flourishing wine industry, the foundations for Stellenbosch’s heritage as an educational centre were laid in 1859 when a theological seminary was established. In 1918 a university was founded, and to this day the University of Stellenbosch remains an internationally recognized education centre and one of the leading universities on the African continent. It is also one of two learning centres in South Africa that trains fledgling wine makers – the other being the Elsenburg Educational College outside Stellenbosch. Although Stellenbosch has seen rapid residential and commercial growth over the past few decades, the heart of the town still resonates with an historical atmosphere and cultural allure. The buildings reflect over three centuries of occupation, including Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture. A myriad of museums and places of interest are found along the oak-lined streets. And the crests of the dramatically rising mountains that encircle the town – namely the Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek and Simonsberg mountains – are always visible. Besides its status as a leading cultural, education and leisure destination, it is wine that has made – and continues to make – Stellenbosch famous. A variety of soils and locations ideally suited to flourishing of a wide variety of grape cultivars, has seen Stellenbosch continue to dominate the South African wine scene in terms of quality. With the growing acceptance of South African wines globally, Stellenbosch remains at the forefront of growth in the wine industry. The region’s potential for producing quality of the wines and as a tourism hub has seen investors from as far a field as France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and America staking their claim in the Stellenbosch winelands. In 1971 Stellenbosch became the first wine region in South Africa to establish a wine route as an organised network of wineries at which the tourist could experience the product of the vine and tune into the soul of the region’s winelands. The Stellenbosch Wine Route turned a new leaf in 2002 with the founding of the Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes. The Stellenbosch Wine Routes include 5 sub-routes which each have their own characteristics in terms of prominent wine styles, climates and geographical location. As part of the Cape Winelands, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes are part of the six most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and are also connected to the global Great Wine Capitals Network.