Choose from 2 Fun Things to Do in Stellenbosch
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Delheim Wine Estate
There are some places so exceptionally welcoming, hospitable, comfortable, and friendly, that you feel like family from the moment you arrive and wish you never had to leave. Delheim Estate is one of those places, and this family owned farm outside of Stellenbosch has been growing grapes and making wine since the middle of the 1950s. The legendary patriarch, “Spatz” Sperling, helped formulate South Africa’s very first wine route back in 1971, at which time only three other wineries were part of the Stellenbosch wine route, though that number today has swollen to include over 600 different farms. Despite their success and pioneering spirit, Delheim has made sustainability a focal point of the vineyard, and believe that we are but stewards of this land who are placed here to care for it, show it respect, and it, in turn, will care for us. You can feel that spirit in the cellar door and famous Garden Restaurant, where the view stretches out to Table Mountain across rolling, vineyard-lined valleys.
In addition to tastings, picnics, and tours, Delheim is also known for their quirky pairing of wine with cupcakes, and the vineyard is often a favorite stop on Cape Winelands day tours.
Practical Info
Delheim Wine Estate is 15 minutes from Stellenbosch and 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Did You Know? The concrete tanks in the wine cellar were built by Italian prisoners of war in 1944.
Address: Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa 7599, South Africa
Hours: 9am-5pm daily. Closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas Day.
Admission: Tastings begin at 25R ($2) and go up to 75R ($6) for the wine and cupcake pairing.
From $ 178
Jordan Winery
Because of the climate that’s needed to grow wine, vineyards are often located in areas with exceptional natural beauty. In the case of the famous Cape Winelands, however, the rolling hills and jagged mountains provide an awesome sense of wonder that’s stronger than most other wine regions. Of all the wineries in Stellenbosch, the Jordan Winery is one of the more scenic, luxurious, and storied places, and has been family-owned since 1982 well before the area had become famous.
In addition to the spectacular natural surroundings, Jordan Winery owes much of its success to the area’s mineral-rich soil, which tour guides discuss and explain in depth while strolling the vineyards before heading down to the impressively engineered cellar. As a winery that focuses on blending methods from the New as well as Old worlds, Jordan Winery has stainless steel tanks as well as wooden barrels, which along with the fresh, flavorful grapes and decades of winemaking knowledge, help create the distinctive flavors that Jordan Winery is known for.
Practical Info
Jordan Winery is 15 minutes from Stellenbosch and 45 minutes from Cape Town. There is also an exceptional restaurant on site, which is frequently named as one of the best places to dine when visiting Cape Town. The restaurant seats lunch guests from 12-2pm, and dinner guests from 6:30-7:30pm. Advance reservations are absolutely essential, and all diners must be 13 or older.
Did You Know? The land where Jordan Winery is situated has been used for farming and agriculture for over 300 years.
Address: Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa 7604, South Africa
Hours: Tastings and tours are available from 9:30am-4:30pm daily, and until 6:30pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from December-February.
Admission: A tasting of six wines begins at 50 Rand ($3) with higher prices for cheese trays and tours.
From $ 128