8 Hour Tour to the Vineyards of Stellenbosch

Cellar visit

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Highlights

Stellenbosch; a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa

Stellenbosch

gastronomical, winetour, cultural

Group Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Taste the best of South African wines and learn all about the winemaking process during this guided tour of vineyards and wine estates with a Garagiste winemaker. Experience how they differ from traditional winemakers and taste the Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Semillon, Chardonnay etc.

Itinerary

Tour The Stellenbosch Winelands
- Embark on a wine tasting program that introduces you to young and old wine estates and winemaking styles across the spectrum from light crisp wines to complex and robust red blends.
- Learn about South African wines as well as how to pair wine with food with the South African tour guide.

What's Included

Certified South African tour guide.

Pick up and drop off within 20 km from Central Stellenbosch.

VW which can carry up to 7 passengers comfortably. It is equipped with a public-address system, air conditioner, binoculars, reference books, ice box, bottled water and first aid kit.

What's Excluded

All Insurance.

Tasting fees, meals, wine and other possible drinks, snacks, curios purchases.

Know Before You Go

Every tour is tailored upon booking and begins and ends in Stellenbosch.

For collections farther than 20 km from Central Stellenbosch, a predetermined tariff is charged.

A wine tasting tour might cover anywhere from three to five wine estates. In the middle of the day, you stop for an a-la-carte wine lands lunch or platter and spend approximately 45-90 minutes at each estate.

Varietals to taste: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and French-style (Bordeaux and Rhone), dessert wines and Cape blends.

All the wine tours are with a Garagiste winemaker. The pace is relaxed with focus is on enjoyment, learning and relaxation. Tours begin and end in Stellenbosch and are popular with guests wanting to taste a representative cross-section of the Stellenbosch wines and learn about South Africa.

The guide is South African. He speaks English and Swedish and is a certified tourist guide for all 9 provinces for history, culture and nature as well. He is a Garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines in Platters wine guide), is a Cape Wine Academy graduate and member of the South African Sommeliers Association. No matter your experience, he is eager in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production. He is also a Western Cape bird enthusiast and keen photographer. When reading, it’s usually about African history and when he’s not guiding or making wine, you can look for him in remote places or underwater. He holds a Professional Driver’s Permit (PrDP) for which medicals and police clearances are mandatory and are renewed every 2 years. He also has the required public transport permits and insurances to transport tourists.

Lunch is estimated at approx. R 95-190 per person, excluding drinks. Tasting fees approx. R 200 -250 per person for the day.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 4	/person
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1 to 4	/person
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8 Hour Tour to the Vineyards of Stellenbosch

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Tour The Stellenbosch Winelands

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