Stellenbosch Wine Routes

Stellenbosch Wine Routes 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.

20/11/2024

Have you visited our new tasting lounge yet?

The new wine lounge at Deux Freres, “Evolution”, is a play on our family’s philosophy of adaption and constant improvement, even if it is a slow process.

The tasting room is open Mon - Sat from 11am-5pm

Join us for a boutique tasting of our world-class wines 🍷

20/11/2024
20/11/2024

A list of some of the best wine farms for alfresco dining that truly capture the magic of summer.

20/11/2024
The newly renovated pool area at Zorgvliet Wine Estate is the place to be this summer! With stunning views of the Bangho...
19/11/2024

The newly renovated pool area at Zorgvliet Wine Estate is the place to be this summer!

With stunning views of the Banghoek Mountains, a refreshing new pool menu featuring delicious sorbets, and a relaxing vibe that only the
winelands can offer, it's your perfect spot to unwind
with a glass of your favourite in
hand!

Cocoa Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2023 isthe perfect companion for a warm summer's day.Crisp and refreshing, it pairs beautiful...
19/11/2024

Cocoa Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is
the perfect companion for a warm summer's day.

Crisp and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with a
cheese board, enhancing every bite with its vibrant
flavors. Gather your friends, pour a glass, and enjoy
the moment.

Celebrating Italian Cuisine At Morgenster Estate This SummerThe days are longer and the weather warmer, which makes a vi...
15/11/2024

Celebrating Italian Cuisine At Morgenster Estate This Summer

The days are longer and the weather warmer, which makes a visit to Morgenster Estate in Somerset West the perfect opportunity to bask in the sun on the patio, whilst enjoying their recently launched summer menu. This menu pays tribute to the vibrance of Italian flavours, blending exciting additions with comforting classics you know and love.

Complementing the flavoursome dishes is Morgenster Estate’s range of award-winning wines, also available to purchase directly from the Tasting Room.

The updated operating hours for the restaurant during Summer are as follows:

Wednesday to Saturday (11am to 10pm)

Sunday (11am to 6pm)

Monday and Tuesday (closed)

Spier Wine Farm, nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is excited to unveil a spectacular season line-up that prom...
15/11/2024

Spier Wine Farm, nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is excited to unveil a spectacular season line-up that promises an unforgettable experience. 

With a rich array of events, Spier invites guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Stellenbosch. 

✨️Summer Dream' (13-15 Dec):
An enchanting open-air spectacle that will transport you to a world of wonder. Tickets from R200 for adults, R100 for kids.

✨️Live Music on the Werf (Every Fri & Sat from 20 Dec to 11 Jan):
Let the soulful sounds of Mapumba Cilombo () set the mood for your summer evenings. Did we mention it's free?

✨️Gourmet Festive Picnics:
Ditch the kitchen stress and indulge in our farm-fresh feast. At R995 pp, it's Christmas made easy and delicious.

✨️Festive Shopping at The Cowshed:
From locally crafted gifts to eco-friendly Christmas trees, find the perfect presents for your loved ones.

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Weekend Bites at Delheim 🍷The Heritage Platter at Delheim is perfect for sharing.Book your table outside the Garden Res...
15/11/2024

Weekend Bites at Delheim 🍷

The Heritage Platter at Delheim is perfect for sharing.

Book your table outside the Garden Restaurant for
the most spectacular views and taste a selection of
exquisite wines.

14/11/2024
If there is any drink that captures theessence of summer, it is a glass of sparkling rosé,catching the glint of sunshine...
14/11/2024

If there is any drink that captures the
essence of summer, it is a glass of sparkling rosé,
catching the glint of sunshine as you celebrate the
here and the now.

We love Koelenbosch Pinotage Rose MCC by Koelenhof Wine Cellar 🥂

With its delicate pale salmon pink colour and
coppery twinkle, this beautiful pour has a gentle
strawberry perfume with subtle nutmeg notes.

Cheers!

IDIOM WINE ECO-SAFARI DRIVE 🦓🍷Embark on an unforgettable adventure at Idiom Wine farm, where you can experience a captiv...
12/11/2024

IDIOM WINE ECO-SAFARI DRIVE 🦓🍷

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at Idiom Wine farm, where you can experience a captivating safari drive amidst the vineyards, natural fynbos, and encounter majestic game animals in their eco reserve.

Nestled in the foothills of the Helderberg Basin, Idiom boasts stunning vistas of False Bay, Table Mountain, and Cape Point.

Encounter indigenous wildlife such as Zebra, Springbok, Bontebok, and Blue Wildebeest roaming freely in their natural habitat, adding a touch of wilderness to your farm adventure.

OPTION 1:
ECO-Safari drive only
 
• Daily Departure: 11:00 AM
• Duration: Maximum 2 hours
• Capacity: Up to 10 guests
(4 pax minimum)
• A shared drive. Private drives available, please enquire directly.
• The price is per person.
• Prior booking required.
R900 per adult R600 per child

OPTION 2:
SAFARI drive &
3-Course gourmet lunch at the Idiom Restaurant.
 
R1750pp

OPTION 3:
SAFARI drive & fynbos INSPIRED lunch
The VIP experience – Indulge in a delightful 4 course menu at the Idiom Restaurant which will include paired Idiom wines.

R2250pp

Stellenbosch Street Soirees are back!Get ready to sip, savour, and sway under the oaktrees on Drostdy Street!Our Soiree ...
11/11/2024

Stellenbosch Street Soirees are back!

Get ready to sip, savour, and sway under the oak
trees on Drostdy Street!

Our Soiree season is here, with all the vibes you love
-wine tasting, mouth-watering food, and live music
to keep you grooving

‣Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch
Cost: R220pp (Includes a glass + 10 wine tasting
tokens)

Sip Sip Hooray! 🍷 Win a mixed case of Helderberg wines 🍷 Celebrate Stellenbosch wines with us this November by entering ...
06/11/2024

Sip Sip Hooray! 🍷 Win a mixed case of Helderberg wines 🍷

Celebrate Stellenbosch wines with us this November by entering our mixed case giveaway —just in time for summer and the festive season! 😎

How to Enter, head over to our instagram page and....

1. Follow , , and the tagged wine producers below 👇


2. Share this post to your story.

3. Tag a friend in the comments who’d love this prize too!

Good luck! 🥂 🍇

Winner will be announced on 25 November.

T&Cs: Entrants must be 18+ and reside in the Western Cape, South Africa.

THURSDAY SPECIAL TOMORROW!Surf and turf platter for 2 with a bottle of chenin blanc for ONLY R400. Enjoy200g sirloin, 10...
06/11/2024

THURSDAY SPECIAL TOMORROW!

Surf and turf platter for 2 with a bottle of
chenin blanc for ONLY R400. Enjoy
200g sirloin, 100g squid and 4 x prawns served with
chips, toasted bread and dipping sauce.

Reservations can be made on www.duvin.co.za
Offer valid from 12pm-6:30pm

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Stellenbosch Wine Routes has been a proud partner of the South African Sommelier Association for the last four years. SASA is forming a team of sommeliers, the best SA has to offer, to work together, train together, and become an elite high-performance sommelier team that will enter the World Championship in Lisbon next year. We are also delighted to announce that the inaugural Best Sommelier in Africa and the Middle East will be hosted in Cape Town in 2027. This is yet another opportunity for our top sommelier talent to shine. This was the first meeting of our top tier somms, hosted by Stellenbosch Wine Routes, to discuss the training schedule and motivate the somms to join the team. Members of the press were also present to help spread the word and hopefully inspire sponsorship for Team SA 🇿🇦 After all, we are #strongertogether #stellenboschwineroutes #sommeliers #teamSA #southafricanwine #southafricansomms #southafricansommeliers #southafricanwineindustry South African Sommeliers Association Spek & Bone

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
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.
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
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?
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 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
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
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 4

Skink, Dink en Leef Wynstories: Episode 2
Skink, Dink en Leef Wynstories: Episode 2

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

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