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Hidden Gems: Wine Farm Edition

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Are you a wine lover and looking for lesser-known wine estates in and around Cape Town to visit? We’ve got you!

The city and its surrounding areas boast many wineries that showcase unique varietals and stunning views. These are some of our favourites:

Constantia Royale, Constantia

Constantia Royale isn’t your average wine farm. It is only open twice a week and wine tastings are offered in an unusual location: a tunnel under the M3 freeway. The bespoke experience allows visitors to taste current and older vintages of Constantia Royale and the Don’s Reserve while soaking up the glorious views. Tastings are only on Tuesday and Thursday, between 11 am – 4pm. You do not have to make an appointment.

Location: Vineyard Ave, Constantia
Price: Tastings are R100pp.
Contact: Visit constantiaroyale.co.za/

Anura, Stellenbosch

Positioned on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains, Anura in Stellenbosch features an impressive white and red wine collection. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking vineyards, ponds and fynbos when you book one of their tastings. Cheese lovers can also appreciate their wines with Forest Hill Cheesery products, including options like brie, camembert, Danish White, and Swiss Mountain cheeses.

The winetasting centre is open from Monday to Sunday between 9am to 5pm. Bookings are not required for groups of less than 8 guests.

Location: Off Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch
Price: From R50 for 5 Estate wines, from R50 for 3 Reserve Wines, from R90 for 3 Signature wines
Contact: Visit www.anura.co.za/

Anura, Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Wines, Stellenbosch

Stark-Condé Wines is an all-in-one destination, home to award-winning wines, a postcard-perfect eatery, and accommodation. With an impressive wine lineup, guests can enjoy tastings overlooking the water. Tasting options include Classic Estate Wines (3 white and 3 reds), High Altitude Reds (3 premium reds), and The Best of the Estate (2 white and 3 premium reds). Be sure to visit the Postcard Cafe, open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. The menu offers an extensive selection of breakfast and lunch options, as well as a decadent assortment of desserts and cakes.

Location: Oude Nektar Farm Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
Price: Tastings start from R130
Contact: Visit stark-conde.co.za/

Stark-Condé Wines, Stellenbosch

Maastricht Wines, Durbanville

Maastricht Wines, a family-owned wine estate, is one of the newer wine farms in the Durbanville Wine Valley. This aesthetic gem offers a range of wines and MCC, with all tastings priced under R90. There are two tasting options: one includes a selection of five wines, and the other includes a selection of five wines and a glass of MCC. The wines can be accompanied by their snack menu, featuring cheese platters, traditional Dutch bitterballen, or potato and cheese balls. If you visit over the weekend, there is live music in the outdoor area.

Children can play on the open grass area and meet the resident reindeer called Spikkles, as well as the playful dogs named Haraka and Shira.

Location: Tygerberg Valley Rd, Nieuw Maastrecht
Price: Tasting starts from R70 (a selection of 5 wines) and R90 (a selection of 5 wines and a glass of MCC
Contact: Visit maastricht.co.za/

Maastricht Wines, Durbanville

Villiera Wines, Stellenbosch

Villiera is a leading South African producer of award-winning Cap Classique and still wines. Tucked away near Stellenbosch, this hidden gem is known for its indoor or outdoor wine-tasting experience. You can also go on a game drive to the wildlife sanctuary. Together with two neighbours, Villiera set aside 230 Ha of land to form a Wildlife Sanctuary for the game. These conservation efforts take place alongside an indigenous tree-planting project, which has since seen 100 000 indigenous trees planted.

Location: Cnr R304 & R101 Koelenhof Near, Stellenbosch
Prices: Wine tastings start from R50. Game drives for adults: R350, which includes a complimentary wine tasting, and game drives for children under 15 years: R175
Contact: Visit villiera.com/

Hillcrest Estate, Durbanville

Hillcrest Estate is a boutique winery in the Tygerberg Hills on the outskirts of Durbanville. Here, you can enjoy their award-winning wines and olives, indulge in a casual meal, or go fishing. The wine farm also offers a special kiddie’s tasting, paired with a selection of snacks like pretzels and marshmallows. Tastings are available from Monday to Saturday between 10am to 5 pm and Sundays between 11 am and 4 pm.

Location: M13 Tygervalley Centre Service Road Durbanville
Price: Wine tastings start from R55, fishing cost: 12 years and older: R100 pp, 9-12 years: R50 pp, and 9 years and younger: R25 pp
Contact: Visit hillcrestfarm.co.za/

Hillcrest Estate, Durbanville

Ayama Wines, Paarl

Located on the slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, near Paarl, Ayama is a South African winery with Italian roots. Meaning “someone to lean on” in Xhosa, Ayama offers wine tastings, extra virgin olive oil tastings, and cellar tours on request. Visit the Farm Kitchen known for their Italian meals, including their famous artichoke lasagna, gnocchi, and ravioli, all handmade by expert chefs.

At this budget-friendly eatery, all their menu items are under R100. For those who wish to spend the night, the Ayama Manor House has 5 uniquely decorated rooms that can accommodate up to 12 people. The wine farm also hosts regular pasta-making classes, artichoke-picking events, and an Italian festival. The wine farm is open daily.

Location: Paardeberg Road, Windmeul
Price: Wine tastings start from R60, extra virgin olive oil tasting for two is R50, and menu items at the Farm Kitchen start from R60.
Contact: Visit www.ayama.info/

Karibib Wine Craft, Stellenbosch

Located in the picturesque hills of Polkadraai, Karibib Wine Craft is a unique collaboration of eight small-batch winemakers. Expect to explore a diverse selection of wines, from Karibib’s own collection to Naude wines, Illimis wines, Angus Pauls wines, B-Vintners, Maia wines – just to name a few. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of tapas and wood-fired pizzas, which they can pair with their choice of wines. The wine spot is open from Wednesday to Saturday, between 11 am to 7 pm, and on Sundays between 11 am to 3 pm.

Location: Karibib Vineyards, Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch
Price: Various
Contact: Visit karibib.co.za/karibib-wine-craft/

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