Wines and spirits South Africa

The house, founded by the Huguenot Jacques de Villiers in 1694, is one of the most beautiful in the valley. It is a very nice wine that this blend is made with almost century-old Semillon vines. Here we try to respect the fruit and its freshness as much as possible. To preserve the flavours, the vinification is done in a circular cellar and by a system of gravity and not by pumping over. Among the 15 ha of magnificent vines and its different soils, you can for example test the famous shiraz-viogner, which offers a rather original result.

This is said to be the only underground champagne cellar in the Southern Hemisphere. Nicky dug his hole with his workers and used the pebbles from the river to make an earthquake-proof framework. His Krone borealis brut is highly rated and can be purchased locally. But the more curious will want to visit the farm; three hundred years old, it has been completely restored, keeping the cachet of its heritage and its contemporary renaissance.

Frans Malan was the first in South Africa to launch the idea of a wine route. He was also the first to produce according to a champagne method. A forerunner in the field, therefore. Today, the cellar master produces an excellent pinotage, called redhill pinotage, but also a syrah, the merindol sirah. Also, he improves year after year his Cap Classique method, ex-champenoise, Kaapse Vonkel, which according to us is in the top national. Note the fabulous wines of Lisa, Chenin blanc or Sauvignon blanc sémillon. Cheers!

An estate specializing in great reds, particularly shiraz. The owner, Jean Engelbrecht, is the son of a former winger with the Springboks, the local rugby team you're bound to hear about during your stay. Attractive Cap Dutch buildings, shady terraces and the 1780 Jonkershuis building, set in idyllic surroundings planted with colorful flowers and centuries-old oaks. Rust En Vrede Estate is known as one of the best vineyards in the country, and its wine is internationally renowned.

Princes and famous writers have frequented this high-class estate, which has had the luxury of changing cellar masters only four times in a hundred years. The large Cape Dutch-style residences seem to be frozen in time, surrounded by oak trees and vines. The stones of the staircase of the main door are "klompie bricks", the bricks that were used as ballast for the ships of the Dutch East India Company. The reds in this house are high-flying, including peter barlow, five soldier, syrah and john x merriman.

An alley lined with majestic umbrella pines leads to this estate where everything is order and beauty, from the restaurant to the cellar, from the park to the car park. Here, beneath this magnificent territory, the roots of the vine go back to the time of the very first winemaking in the Cape region. Today, the Neethlingshof holds a perfect balance between its historic heritage and the ever-evolving innovations in the wine industry. It is the home of the Riesling Weisser, Gewürztraminer and Laurentius.

This estate, now owned by the grandchildren of former minister Paul Sauer, offers four superb great reds for laying down, the equivalent of premier crus in our region. It will take ten years for these Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Paul Sauer wines to reach maturity. In order to produce larger bunches, the owner broadcasts recordings of bird songs at high frequency, using the Sonic Boom method. To order, a snoek fish barbecue will be organized. For a little extravaganza, leave with the 91 or 86 vintages from the reserve.

Here, the walls house the beautiful skittles. Gerhard Hempies Du Toit, a former rugby player of great renown in South Africa, is also a descendant of French Huguenots who have been winegrowers for five generations. He'll share with you his love of well-made wine, and perhaps show you some of his fine bottles of Saint-Emilion that have been lying dormant for over twenty years. The wine he produces is a nectar for connoisseurs. Try the Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, the Shiraz 2018 and, above all, the Cavalier 2020. For wine lovers, the house also makes port wine.

Jean-Claude and Carolyn welcome you to their remarkably elegant vineyard. This estate, created in 2002, now offers Sauvignon Blanc, Pinots or Chardonnays classified in the world top 100 and South African top 12! You have the choice between a dozen accompaniments and tapas, each one more delicious and subtle than the other. We particularly like the tasting option for children and non-alcoholic people where each dish is accompanied by a surprise drink that goes perfectly with the food. Great idea!

Here, once again, is an excellent address to come and taste the wines of the region. Waterford Estate is owned by the Ord family and was developed under the watchful eye of Kevin Arnold. The estate offers a relaxing setting where guests can sit and enjoy a variety of tasting options around the local nectar: I named the wine. Don't hesitate to play the originality card and test the wine and chocolate tasting for example, you might be surprised by this beautiful combination of flavours in the mouth.

Originally from a Bordeaux winemaking family, the owners, in love with South Africa and good wine, bought this estate in 2004. Today, Marianne Wines Estate is renowned in South Africa for its French savoir-faire combined with the country's mild temperatures. You'll find a collection of vintage red wines that have been aged in French barrels. The 24 ha of vines produce a quality wine. They're the only ones to offer wine and biltong tasting! An anecdote: the 2004 Floréal vintage was served for Mandela's 90th birthday.

Tim Hamilton Russel and his son Anthony have the most southern vineyards of the African continent (34°35'). In this beautiful valley above Hermanus, they have the audacity to produce a Pinot Noir and chardonnay, two wines, which are among the most expensive (and best noted) of the south - african market. Read more

For info, here is the fruit of the passionate work of a Cape du Cape, child of Calvados, Christophe Durand, previously established as a dealer in barrels. From the vineyards of the Simonsberg, it has a shiraz and a well-marked chardonnay. You can taste its wines at Eggplant, Bizerca Bistro, Grande Roche, Emily's, La Colombe…

Danie of Wet should be a medalist for its sublime chardonnay. Moreover, it was at the Bordeaux exhibition in Bordeaux in 1987. This gaillard solid is actually one of the pioneers of this varietal in South Africa. For the past few years, he has been successfully engaged in Pinot Noir.

A so beautiful corner to live, Signore Giulio! With Pierre Lurton of Château Blanc Blanc, wine is prepared. But the secret of the child of Montemarcello is that olive oil produced from a first cold pressure… The divine liqueur obtained - great first for a South African product - the most prestigious seal of quality, the Orciolo d'Oro, awarded by Italian experts.

A wide-ranging wine shop that will help you choose from all the vintages of the Breede valley. Ideal for those who don't have time to turn around.

Association of Benefactors between the Rupert and Benjamin de Rothschild, son of Baron Edmond, owner of Château Clarke. The property was founded by the brothers Nortier de Picardie and handed over to the widow Marie Vitu. The entrance is worthy of the White House.

The Robertson Wine Valley is creating a new trendy trend that will delight those who enjoy the good things: sparkling wine. Paul René Mcc brut sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, picked by hand early in the morning and then refrigerated overnight. Case by case, they are passed through the press before the whole berries are crushed. This is only the beginning of a 3-year journey of careful planning and attention to create a vintage. Each bottle is fermented for at least 20 months on lees, which creates a vibrant foam, a freshness of apricot and green apple, with an emphatic and persistent dry finish. Made from classic bubble varieties (75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay), each bottle of Paul René Mcc brut rosé was fermented for 24 months on lees at a constant temperature of 14°C before disgorging. The result: a sparkling wine slightly salmony, a refreshing style and appearance with red and fruity aromas, floral nuances and a silky richness. All you have to do is taste it!

Vaughan Johnson has five hundred references, 99% of which are South African. Bottles of great and small wines displayed in wooden cases. Here, some would call this place the oenology club. Here, it's the wine lover that we welcome. Vaughan Johnson is pleased to offer a selection of "discovery" South African wines, which has some beautiful nuggets. A must-see shop to discover the many grape varieties of the area. Also brandy, cognacs from the region, wines and cigars on sale.

For information on the production of this brandy we call cognac.

The ultra-modern building has nothing historic properties of the corner but the wines of the house are worth the detour. The "red" will tokara is a little marvel, as well as the "white" (sauvignon and sémillon) and noble late harvest. It should be simply wanted the latest vintage not be liquidated yet victim of its success. If you are lover, you can also fissure for a small brandy (cognac), which you can enjoy in one of the lounges with panoramic views of the valley.

How do it make, Giorgio Dalla Cia, to produce only fine wines? Its bottles of red appear in the international catalogue of the "champagnes" Roederer. The cabernet - merlot "Rubicon" is an international star, but the cabernet - sauvignon is not defended not bad either. Pinot Noir is original. Read more

A very large cellar of local wines that you will need to visit if you are looking for quality wines from a closed area to the public or have not had time to visit. With bonus advice.

Paul and his father... Paul de Villiers are proud of their Huguenot heady fragrances. Their property, back in Agter-Paarl, produces a large port and a very good shiraz. In season, offers for lunch a dish cheeses. Read more

After created the famous Pinot Noir of Hamilton Russel, Peter Finlayson flies of its own wings on this property acquired in partnership with Paul Bouchard de Meursault. Innovation is the keyword here: Paul Bouchard is proud to have planted on this estate the first clones of pinot of Burgundy. The galpin peak not it one of the best wines? Read more

Austere, rich and complex, very traditional wines guard. One of the rare estates where it is possible to buy vintage old men. Try the cabernet - sauvignon shiraz 2002, 2002 and 2001 vergenoegd. Superb Dutch farmhouse Cap dating from the end of the 18th century, with antique furniture. The estate features a restaurant. Read more

The former farmstead of the Inhabitants of the Île-de-France Charles Marais was transformed into a state-of-the-art production unit by Stellenbosch Farmer's Winery; everything is controlled by computer. You will discover a magnificent cellar surrounded by water, flanked by gargoyles and a shield being a soldier of the Marais. The whole is very appearance.

Piet le Roux rolled his bosse in California and Germany before coming to help his father Swepie produce a nice Muscat and a nice white port.

As in Boplaas, stars are called port and muscadel. For a hundred rands, offer a bottle of Vintage Reserve Port for 20 years in cellar. Pleasant grape juice to drink. Trail to travel in 30 minutes in the vineyards.

The young Caroline is a fine wine fanatic, and its international about the matter will not fail to surprise. Natural and smiling, it will advise you better than anyone on south - african wines. Read more

For those who have not had time to visit the vineyards, here is a shop that collects the best wines from the region. Wine tasting and delivery worldwide.

An exceptional colombard to the arômes aromas that appear in the bottles, and the famous White Muscadel, all signed by Wilhelm Linde.

Domaine du Français Michel Laroche, grand cru of chablis, L'Avenir make talked about because of its fine wine pinotage, white white cabernet - sauvignon and chenin and rosé brandnew sound of pinotage. The first, the pink which Michel Laroche is fond of. Read more

At Kranskop, passion is bottled! The first year of production of the cellar dates from 2001, but the first vines were planted around 1792. Known and respected for his dedication and love of the wine industry, Newald Marais, the current owner of the estate, has many inspiring stories to tell, supported by a long list of award-winning wines. In a garage on the family farm outside Robertson, this boy's youthful curiosity led him to his first wine-making experience. The "ultimate dream" came true in 2009 when he became the owner of Kranskop Wine Estate. Fresh, ripe and carefully hand-picked grapes for delicious sauvignons blancs, viognier, chenin blanc, chardonnnay, pinot noir, merlot, chiraz, cabernet sauvignon, tannat and viognier noble in late harvest. Kranskop ensures that each skilfully designed bottle of wine is produced without harming the environment. Small volumes guarantee the estate's commitment to the highest standards and uniqueness of the wines, making Kranskop an ideal visit and destination for wine lovers. Kranskop produces three whites, four reds and a noble late harvest. Red wines differ from other cellars in that they are all reduced to a paste using the traditional basket press.

In the heart of the mountainous Robertson Valley, Springfield Estate is a family winery owned by descendants of the ninth generation of French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa from the Loire in 1688. Assisted by a team of dedicated workers, winegrower Abrie keeps a watchful eye on vineyards and wines, while his sister Jeanette coordinates marketing on the local market and abroad. Using a combination of sometimes risky winemaking techniques, traditional methods and modern technologies, combined with a practical sense and unwavering determination from life on land, the Bruwer family is able to make wine that lives up to its motto: made on honor.