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Greek for “a serene state of mind, free from worry and preoccupation”, Ataraxia lives up to the hype. Aptly called The Skyfields, Ataraxia Wines is perfectly positioned on a commanding rise in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde wine-growing area.
Just a short distance from the coastal village of Hermanus, a picture-perfect drive brings you to the most elevated part of these winelands. Here you can experience jaw-dropping vineyard, valley and mountain views: all from our chapel-like Wine Lounge®, while sampling some of the most exciting wines South Africa has to offer.
Award-winning wine estate set at the foot of Limietberg.
Nestled in the Cape mountain ranges where night stars replace the city’s bright lights, Doolhof is the ultimate place to unwind. Whether you’re seeking a personal respite, a romantic escape or quality time with friends and family, our estate offers a 5-star experience where you can live life to its fullest.
By day you can take a leisurely cycle around the vineyards, picnic by the riverside or wine and dine in our elegant restaurant, all before heading home or settling in for the night at our boutique accommodation surrounded by indigenous mountain flora and fauna. No matter where you may be on your journey or whichever way you’d like to go, make Doolhof your destination of choice.
DTK Wines is a South African wine producer of wine brands with national and international offerings. As a Fairtrade accredited producer, we bring together 22 farms belonging to 13 members amounting to 985 hectares of grapes. Iconic moments happen around tables and over the past few decades, Du Toitskloof has earned and enjoyed a profound place at South African tables.
Eagles’ Nest was originally a section of Groot Constantia, the wine supplier to European nobility, established by Simon van der Stel in the late 1600’s. Eagles’ Nest’s history reveals that it operated as a commercial farm producing export fruit, as well as vegetables for the local market, up until the 1960’s. Over time the farm has had a number of owners, since 1984 it has been in the control of the Mylrea family.
Whilst the Constantia Valley is most famous for white wines, it was felt that Eagles’ Nest, with its unique terroir within the valley, would be more suited to red wines. With its East, West and North facing slopes it is the steepest commercially farmed land in the Cape region, if not in all of South Africa. The land is located 10.5 km from the warm False Bay coast line and is in the direct path of the summer trade wines.
The home of our brand, Graham Beck Estate, is situated in the breathtaking Breede River Valley, only ten kilometres from the town of Robertson and an easy drive from Cape Town along the scenic Route 62.
Located in a completely unique transition zone between two distinct ecosystems the farm falls within a fragile, fascinating and challenging environment. It is literally the site where two continents collided millennia ago, adding even greater international significance to this place of extraordinary natural beauty. Graham Beck is passionate about restoring and conserving the environment and producing world class wines in harmony with nature.
The Pentz family identified the best 120 Ha of well drained clay soils to plant 122 Ha of wine grapes.
Their philosophy has been carried through to the cellar where only the best will be vinified with the remaining grapes being sold off. Vineyard plantings are mostly on the south-facing upper slopes of the Kapokberg in the Darling Hills overlooking the icy Atlantic Ocean.
Altitudes of the vineyards vary from 200m to 450m above sea level. The prevailing summer south easterly winds keep the vineyards cool throughout the warm summer months. The effect of these cooling winds is amply illustrated by the fact that Groote Post harvest their Sauvignon Blanc 3 to 4 weeks later than they do just a few miles inland. Soils are deep with good water retention qualities. There is supplementary irrigation in place to help with optimum ripening, but for the most part the vines are reliant on the annual average precipitation of 450mm.
To produce soft, rich, yet elegant wines that all have the ability to age and retain brightness of fruit – wines that are timeless, classic and fresh. This is achieved through combining decades of in-depth knowledge of our terroir with constant innovation and attention to detail. Our commitment to protecting our precious environment remains paramount in everything we do.
Hartenberg’s regenerative approach to farming encompasses all aspects of the farm, including everyone who lives and works here. The Mackenzie family, owners of the estate since 1986, strive continuously to safeguard Hartenberg and their philosophy to “leave Hartenberg in a better condition than when we started
At the Southerly point of Africa, along the Cape South Coast is the coolest wine region, Elgin. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of 450m along the Southern ridge lies the unique Iona vineyards surrounded by the UNESCO certified Kogelberg Biosphere.
A unique phenomenon happens at Iona. The combination of the short distance from the freezing Atlantic Ocean and the rapid increase in altitude causes the prevailing summer South East wind to roll across the vines, forming misty clouds that blanket the farm on warm days.
Iona has the highest winery in Elgin and the coolest growing season vineyards in South Africa.
Jakkalsvlei is situated 40km inland from the Indian Ocean next to the Langeberg Mountains. At Jakkalsvlei we have 13 different cultivars, mostly used for bottling. Our Jakkalsvlei range is focused on high-quality fruit-driven wines and also produces an exclusive premium range called Lord Jackal in limited quantities. Jakkalsvlei continues to be one of the Garden Route’s most popular destinations.
For first-time visitors, it’s usually love at first sight after experiencing the breathtaking vineyard and mountain views that the farm offers. We hope that you and your family feel the same.
In the early 1800’s, farmers from the Overberg region imported Dutch Teacher, Hermanus Pieters, to tutor their children in Dutch, the forerunner of the Afrikaans language. He was mostly paid in sheep which grazed at a fountain where he camped under the Milkwood trees near the sea... The spot soon became known as Hermanus Pieters’ Fontein. In 1855, some 20 years after his passing, the village was named Hermanuspietersfontein after the Dutch Teacher. The Postmaster of 1902 decided the name was too long for his stamp and shortened the name to Hermanus.
There’s a place, in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, on the foothills of a mountain where nature reigns. Amongst undulating hills and valleys of decomposed shale, unspoilt nature stitches in vineyards and olives trees; roots dug deep into the soil, canopies arched towards the South African sun.
Only 74 ha of the 200 ha estate is under vine and olive trees, the rest is given over to the mountains and the wetlands where eagles carve through the sky and owls roost in trees close to the cellar door. Visit our contemporary tasting room, perched on the edge of a dam, with views of mountains and wetlands. Visitors can experience a variety of both wine and olive oil tastings in this bucolic setting.
Rijk’s Wine Estate & Hotel is situated in a little town called Tulbagh, 120km North East of Cape Town and 90km east of the Atlantic coast. Our story starts with a man with a dream and the courage to pursue this dream. Lover of good food and collector of good wines, Neville Dorrington had been working in Cape Town for more than 20 years.
In 1996 Neville and his family decided to move to the countryside and grow and produce their own wine. They fell in love with the Tulbagh valley and came across 137 hectares of virgin soils that were never cultivated. The slopes faced north, south, east and west and the analysis of the vertical shale soils revealed the potential for low yielding, high-quality grapes. The offer to purchase was accepted and the Rijk’s farm was found.
The Cape’s first farm, established in 1682, has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Roughly 30 minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town, Steenberg is a destination steeped in heritage.
Steenberg Farm boasts the 5-Star Steenberg Hotel & Spa, with 24 rooms encapsulating the dictum of understated luxury, offering spectacular views and discreet, personalised service. Choose from relaxed dining at Tryn or popular bistro-style fare and tapas at Bistro Sixteen82. A complete destination, the farm houses an exceptional winery, producing some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa, along with several other celebrated varietals.
Nestled between Elim and Cape Agulhas, and just 9km from the sea, lies the secluded Strandveld Vineyards.
Strandveld Vineyards is Africa’s southernmost winery and vineyard situated near the tempestuous southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas in the fledgling Elim wine ward. This area is characterised by constant cooling Atlantic winds which together with rocky mineral soils shape the distinctive cool climate wines of Strandveld Vineyards.
Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class Estate.
With Vergelegen’s award-winning wines, history spanning over 300 years, heritage, exquisite gardens and cuisine to suit all tastes, it comes as no surprise that Vergelegen Estate continues to be the choice of the discerning visitor seeking a total sensory experience.
Think of Vergelegen to spend quality time with family and friends – wine tasting, heritage, environmental and cellar tours, two restaurants and the seasonal luxury Picnic in the camphor forest, are only a few of a myriad of enjoyable activities at Vergelegen.
Nestled within a natural amphitheatre shaped by the vertical cliffs of the spectacular Simonsberg Mountain, lies Vrede en Lust Estate – home to the wines produced and bottled by the Buys-family.
The history of Vrede en Lust Estate is a story of passion, vision and resurrection, which goes as far back as 1688, when Flemish merchant Jacques de Savoye arrived at the Cape with the French Huguenots. De Savoye immediately started improving the 60 morgen (55Ha) of land that starts at the Bergriver valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. More than 10 000 vines were planted by 1691, which grew to 80 000 by 1780.
Since the De Savoye reign, Vrede en Lust Estate has changed hands a number of times and in 1996, when the Buys family became the 17th owners, they embarked on a programme of renewal to fully realise the exceptional winemaking potential of the land.
Today this breathtakingly modern wine farm, a family owned and managed wine business, is a tribute to its noble roots and continues to build on over 335 years of history and heritage.
The wines of Zevenwacht Estate are distinguished by their finely crafted elegance and classic style. Our winemaker, Hagen Viljoen, honors the centuries-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines.
Covering 100 hectares of the 500 hectare property, the vineyards of Zevenwacht are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Extending up the slopes of the Ribbokrant, the south and south-west facing vineyards are protected from the intense heat of summer afternoons by the Bottelary Hills and cooled by the sea breezes “blowing off” nearby Table Bay and False Bay. Characterized by good quality, varied soils, the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.