Wine & Olives
Suggested Wine Tasting route link at bottom of page
Suggested Wine Tasting Route (1 Day - Riebeek Valley Wines Only)
The Riebeek Valley produce some award-winning wines. In the area, Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown, as well as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc and some wineries are experimenting with more scarce cultivars such as Viognier, Carignan, Grenaché and Harslevelu. Some of the wine farms are open for visits at regular times, and others are open by appointment only. We have put together a short one day wine tasting itinerary, which covers the vineyards who are open on a regular basis. Based on various opening times, you should be be able to do this suggested route on any day, except Sundays and certain public holidays. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you call in advance to make sure that the wineries are open on the day of your choice. Should you wish to make an appointment to visit one of the boutique wineries, the numbers are provided on this site, on each winery's page.
Read More
The Riebeek Valley produce some award-winning wines. In the area, Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown, as well as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc and some wineries are experimenting with more scarce cultivars such as Viognier, Carignan, Grenaché and Harslevelu. Some of the wine farms are open for visits at regular times, and others are open by appointment only. We have put together a short one day wine tasting itinerary, which covers the vineyards who are open on a regular basis. Based on various opening times, you should be be able to do this suggested route on any day, except Sundays and certain public holidays. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you call in advance to make sure that the wineries are open on the day of your choice. Should you wish to make an appointment to visit one of the boutique wineries, the numbers are provided on this site, on each winery's page.
Read More
|
Allesverloren Wine Estate @ Riebeek West
Open: Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 17h00 & Sat 09h00 - 14h00 (For tasting) With more than 200 years of wine-making, our range of robust red wines will be sure to please. We offer a choice of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, Danie’s Backyard Blend and Tinta Barocca Rosé. Cellar tours by appointment. Tel: 022 461 2589 Read More Email Allesverloren |
|
AnnexKloof Wines @ Paardeberg
Open: Cellar open by Appointment in advance Farm Stall: Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 16h00 & Sat - Sun: 10h00 - 14h00 AnnexKloof Wines is a family concern that goes back four generations – the first vineyards were planted in 1907 and the first wine made in 1910. These initial cultivars – Semillon and Frans – were delivered to Hopefield Farmers, the KWV and, later, Swartland Cooperative. Since 2005 the family has been making their own wine. Tel: 022 487 3870 Read More Email AnnexKloof |
|
Babylon’s Peak private Cellar @ Paardeberg
Open: Cellar open by Appointment in advance - Click on link for more info. Babylon's Peak is nestled on the slopes of the Paardeberg. The cellar is built on the farm Nooitgedacht, which has belonged to the Basson family for four generations. The name ‘Babylon’s Peak’ is derived from a very high granite peak on the farm, known to the locals as ‘Babylonstoren’. Wines were made in the old cellar until 1948, when the farmers in the region got together to form a cooperative. But in the early 2000s, Stephan Basson decided to renovate the cellar and realise a dream by producing wine there again. Tel: 022 487 1614 Read More Email Babylon's Peak |
|
Bester Family Wines @ Riebeek Kasteel
Open: Monday-Saturday: 09:00 - 18h00 BESTER Family Wines offer a limited range of elegantly crafted Swartland wines developed by Zakkie Bester, a well-known wine personality who. The Bester Chenin Blanc and Bester Barbera are already popular wines. Tel: 082 805 5586 Read More Email Bester Wines |
|
Goedgedacht Farm @ Riebeeksrivier
Products: Olives & Olive Products + Fruit Vinegar Dressings Open: Monday-Wednesday 07h00 - 16h00 & Weekends from 08h00 - 16h00 Available from Pick n Pay or by appointment on the farm. Goedgedacht is a charitable trust and supports a variety of community projects and facilities. Tel: 022 482 4369 Read More Email Goedgedacht |
|
Het Vlock Casteel @ Riebeek Kasteel
Products: Wines & Olives + Olive Products Open: Mon – Fri 09h00 – 17h00 & Sat 09h00 – 14h00 Het Vlock Casteel lies at the foot of Kasteelberg and is very much a family owned and run experience. This is clearly apparent when you book a tasting in their lovely shop. We are passionate about our products and have a strong philosophy of interacting directly with visitors and making them feel most welcome. We offer wine tasting and olive oil glass tasting as well as tasting all our wonderful product samples. Het Vlock Casteel exquisite produce – award winning olives, olive oil, jams, chutneys, preserves, salad dressings, etc. peaches, grapes and citrus for sale during season. Tel: 022 448 1433 Read More Email Het Vlock Casteel |
|
Kloovenburg @ Riebeek Kasteel
Products: Wines & Olives + Olive Products Open: Mon – Fri 09h00 – 16h30 & Sat 09h00 – 14h00 For the past 300 years the people of Kloovenburg have welcomed guests to the magnificent Riebeek Valley. Today, the Du Toit family has transformed the Kloovenburg name into one synonymous with quality and stands proud as a distinguished top – end wine producer and olive grower of international acclaim. Wine & Olive Tasting. Tel: 022 448 1635 Read More Email Kloovenburg |
|
Meerhof Private Cellar @ Riebeek Kasteel / Riebeeksrivier
Products: Wines Open: Mon - Fri 08h00 - 16h30 - By appointment Only - See link for more information. Their name conjures up images of endless rows of ripe vines being caressed by the unrelenting sun of the Riebeek Valley area. Specialising in Red Wines, visit us for great quality wine and breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Riebeek Valley. Tel: 022 125 0423 Read More Email Meerhof |
|
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines @ Riebeeksrivier
Open: Friday tastings by appointment. Husband and wife team Chris and Andrea Mullineux are passionate about the Swartland and about making wine. Theirs is a family run boutique winery producing a focused range of highly regarded, elegant wines made from grape varieties best suited to the Swartland region. Tel: 021 492 2455 Read More Email Mullineux & Leeu |
|
The Olive Boutique @ Riebeek Kasteel
Open: Mon - Fri 09h00 - 16h00 & Sat 10h00 - 14h00 Derek and Susan welcome you to the Olive Boutique. See how olive oil is extracted, taste an innovative range of gourmet olives, pastes and extra virgin olive oils. Experience our sensual range of body care products. Wonderful Group Tastings available (please book groups 7 days in advance). Tel: 022 448 1368 Read More Email Olive Boutique |
|
Pulpit Rock Winery @ R311 just outside Riebeek West
Open: Mon - Fri 09h00 - 17h00 & Sat 10h00 - 14h00 Situated on the foothills of Kasteelberg mountain, Pulpit Rock Winery lends its name from a well-known crag, The Pulpit, which forms the backdrop to this exquisite landscape. Owned and run by the Brink Family, Pulpit Rock is truly a family concern, with patriarch Ernst Brink the backbone of the business, while his sons Van der Byl and Haumann see to the day-to-day running of the farms and cellar. They produce a wide range of wines, with Pinotage and Chardonnay our flagship. Entire range available for tasting. Tel: 022 461 2025 Read More Email Pulpit Rock |
|
Renosterbos Wines @ Myrtledene in Malmesbury
Situated on the charming Myrtledene just outside of Malmesbury, Hofstraat Cellar has established itself in recent years as one of the signature producers of the sought-after Swartland wine region. Classified as a Garagiste cellar, Hofstraat produces Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Barbera reflecting the honest fruit and complexity characteristic of the area. Tel: 022 482 2877 Email Hofstraat Cellar |
|
Riebeek Cellars Wine Shop @ Riebeek Kasteel Village Square
Open: Mon - Fri 09h00 - 17h00 & Sat 09h00 - 16h00 & Sun 10h30 - 16h00 All Riebeek Cellars' wine in a convenient shop on the square in Riebeek Kasteel. Pop in for a tasting of our wide variety of wines, and do some shopping. Tel: 022 448 1171 Read More Email Wine Shop |
|
Riebeek Cellars @ Riebeek Kasteel
Open: Mon - Fri 08h00 - 17h00 (Wine Tastings) At the foot of the magnificent Kasteelberg, Riebeek Cellars draws on centuries of Hugenot wine making tradition to create wines of distinction. The latest technology and proven scientific practices have been combined with age-old techniques to ensure that every aspect of the wine making procedure adhere to international standards of quality, taste and enjoyment. Tel: 022 448 1213 Read More Email Riebeek Cellars |
|
Sadie Family Wines @ Paardeberg
Open: By appointment only & book at least 48 hours in advance please. Sadie Family Wines are at the forefront of the South African wine revolution. A true visionary, Eben Sadie has identified the very best old vines across the Cape, revived them with natural farming and captured their essence using simple and traditional wine making. Tel: 076 151 7131 Read More Email Sadie Wines |
