THE HEART OF THE CAPE WINELANDS

Versailles Farm, Wellington, South Africa - Home to Jorgensen’s Distillery, the first private distillery in South Africa, post 1960’s prohibition, established in 1994 - with its traditional c. 1812 Cape Dutch homestead and surroundings remaining largely unchanged since the founding days. In the shadows of the age old Oak trees, read more

Douglas Green Bellingham (Pty) Ltd was formally established in 1990, although their true roots extend over 300 years when winemaking began at the Boschendal and Bellingham farms in the Cape Winelands; and continued in the 1940s when Douglas Green pioneered selling wine wholesale. Today DGB is one of South Africa’s read more

Doolhof is situated right at the top end of the Bovlei Valley. This lofty location between two mountain ranges results in a myriad of slopes, soils and aspects and is therefore ideal for producing a variety of wines and wine styles The estate produces two white varietals: Sauvignon Blanc and read more

The James Sedgwick’s Distillery in Wellington, the only commercial whisky distillery in Africa and home to the internationally award-winning range of Three Ships and Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, is open on selected dates and times.   The tastings and tours are limited to 10 people at a time to ensure read more

Upland Organic Wine and brandy Estate is a small, organic fruit and vine farm tucked away up a dirt track just outside Wellington. Owned by Edmund Oettle who has been farming there organically for the past 11 years, their motto is “Our products don’t cost the earth”. The farm is read more

Welvanpas Family Vineyards with its picturesque setting dates back to 1705 and has been the home of the Retief family for more than ten generations. Currently the farm is owned by Dan and Retha Retief. Dan is the 10th generation Retief on the farm Welvanpas, formerly known as De Krakeelhoek. read more

Linton Park’s legacy started in 1699 as the farm De Slange Rivier. The original farm was named for the winding stream, Snake River or Slange Rivier, which still finds its source in the majestic Groenberg Mountain which forms the perfect backdrop for the gracious Cape Dutch manor house and cellar. read more

Versailles was one of the original farms granted to French Huguenots in 1699. The Malan family, owners of the farm for six generations, can likewise claim a proud and ancient Huguenot lineage. A venerable winemaking tradition established by these ancestors has resulted in a variety of excellent wines – from read more

Passion! This, says Jacques Smit, is his contribution to the wine he makes. The rest he leaves to nature. But he does keep a watchful eye on proceedings! Jacques knows as much of what’s going on in the vineyards as in the cellar. He not only owns and runs one read more

Sometimes one’s passion weaves like a red thread through your life’s journey and dreams. If you are very lucky, this thread will lead you to a place where you actually get to live out that dream. For Rene and Birgit Reiser, this place was Jacaranda Wine Estate in Wellington. Having read more