Private Big Red Wine Tour
Description
A Private Tour in wine country tasting the BIG REDS that have made South African wines famous ! Luxury transport, we collect you from your accommodation and transfer to the wine country where you get to visit 4 carefully selected wineries with a stop for lunch on a Wine Estate You will visit some of the great Historical and Iconic Estates as well as hidden gems with beautiful scenery and Cape Dutch Architecture
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Itinerary
This 18th Century Vineyard has been in the Myburgh family since 1756 and is recognized the world over for its award-winning wines. Only 5 Km from the ocean with its historical Cape Dutch architecture homestead and outbuildings, we take a step back in time in their tasting room filled with history and stories to taste their famous "Rubicon" Bordeaux blend among other varietals of red wine. Meerlust was the first vineyard in South Africa to produce a Bordeaux Blend in South Africa. Because of its unique position close to the ocean, cool sea breezes and evening mists allow for the production of wines with complexity and full concentrated flavours
Tucked away in the folds of the Helderberg mountains and shielded from the powerful South-Easterly winds, Rust en Vrede (Rest and Peace) is perfectly situated to produce full-bodied reds with powerful structure and excellent aging potential. We taste their selection of Estate wines under the Oak trees, and afterwards take a stroll through their cellar.
Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain range with magnificent views over the wine country is the Wine Estate known as Guardian Peak. This is our lunch venue ( own account) Catering for all palates, including vegan and vegetarian
One of South Africa's Iconic Red Wine Producers, Kanonkop's winemaker has been voted "International Wine Maker of the Year " 3 times! A great opportunity to taste South Africa's own grape varietal, namely Pinotage
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from Airbnb's, Hotels and B&B's in the Cape town metropolis
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(4)
Exceptional wineries near Capetown, South Africa! 3 really great wineries, sommeliers, food, etc. lunch on your own but lots of selections, we really! enjoyed our day. Our driver was super knowledgeable about the region and the wine and she was fun to hang out with the entire day. I could write more but I drank really good wine all day starting at 10:30 am!
Hi Mary, Thank you for your review of your day with us. Our Guides are all fully qualified and know where to find the best wine that suits your palate :)
Totally professional from pre-tour communication to every facet of the experience itself. Willem had nearly encyclopedic knowledge of the South African (and particularly the Stellenbosch region) wine industry. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed. This is a tour for people who truly want to soak up all the sights, sounds, smells and particularly tastes of wines from great wine producers...in settings that can only be described as stunning. I consider myself a wine geek, and this tour (and guide) stretched the limits. Awesome for wine lovers!!
Hi Rocky and Ginny, Thank you for a great review, it is always satisfying when you exceed people's expectations and the Winelands certainly do that. South Africa is producing world-class wines and we know where to go to find them!:) Safe travels Regards Willem
We visited Morgenster, Vergelegen, Rust En Vrede, Stark Conde and nice restaurant for lunch. Fully satisfied as I could enjoy tasting at my own pace and every wines I tasted were really fantastic. Highly recommend for South African "big" red wine lovers.
Hi Toshio, Thank you for your review. We are really fortunate to have great examples of all the famous red wine varietals to taste and we know where to find them ! With over 160 vineyards to choose from in Stellenbosch alone its best to organize a tour with a company that has been around for over fifteen years ...that's us :) Regards Willem
If you love wine, you have probably realized that most of the best wines come from smaller wineries. The challenge is to find those wineries and get inside for a tasting of their best wines. Your problem is solved. My wife and I took this private tour in May 2019, and found ourselves escorted by a level four sommelier to his favorite wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. He is not always be the driver, but he has curated the list of wineries to include his favorites, and he is educating four more drivers to meet demand. We took a different tour the day before, which stopped at the touristy wineries with massive productions, and we were disappointed in the wines. Not this time! Despite luggage concerns, we had to bring home 6 bottles of these excellent wines. (The wine arrived safely). I highly recommend this tour.
Hi Peter and Mary, Thank you for your review. Stephen has excelled in our company and with his Sommelier qualification and knowledge of the wine region is able to curate the best experience for your wine palate. Knowing where the gems are to be found off the beaten track is our forte ! Just to add the tour that you took the previous day was not with our company. Regards Willem
