WINE FARMS
Living in Cape Town, it’s difficult not to be drawn into the world of wine! Being from Zimbabwe I have to confess that I was more of a beer and cider drinker, but lately I am turning more to wine. However, I really don’t know that much about wine apart from enjoying it! I also enjoy a wine farm with character or an estate that’s beautiful to look at with other things on offer too.
Here’s a selection of wonderful wine farms and estates that offer more than just wine tastings…
IDIOM VINEYARDS, SOMERSET WEST
Idiom is a feast for your eyes and your tastebuds! Treat yourself to a day out enjoying beautiful gardens, incredible views and delicious food and wine.
BOUCHARD FINLAYSON, HEMEL EN AARDE
This pet-friendly wine estate on the Hemel en Aarde wine route offers wine-tasting, deli platters and various nature walks through the vineyards and Fynbos.
BARTINNEY ESTATE, STELLENBOSCH
Along with being environmental champions, Bartinney make great wines, a delicious gin and serve decadent cheese and charcuterie boards at affordable prices in a beautiful setting.
VAN LOVEREN FAMILY VINEYARDS, ROBERTSON
From wine tasting to birding and biking, here’s seven reasons why you should visit Van Loveren Family Vineyards when you are next in Robertson.
PLAY THE BALANCE GAME AND WIN DISCOUNTS ON BALANCE WINES
This fun online game can get you discounts on Balance Wines while supporting elephant conservation at the same time. Warning – it’s quite addictive!
ELGIN COOL WINE AND COUNTRY FOOD FESTIVAL
The Elgin Cool Wine and Country Food Festival may be the most pet-friendly festival with many wine farms allowing you to bring your dog on a leash.
ZANDVLIET WINE ESTATE, ROBERTSON
This Shiraz-producing wine estate offers stylish wine-tasting and fun wine blending, along with an exhibition of local artists in their underground wine cellar.
33 REASONS TO VISIT GROOT CONSTANTIA
Groot Constantia in Cape Town, is celebrating its 333rd year of uninterrupted wine production! Here are 33 reasons why you should visit.
HIGHLANDS ROAD ESTATE, ELGIN
This charming boutique wine estate is pet-friendly, child-friendly, the food is delicious, there’s award-winning wine and you can have a swim in the dam!