Sample Itineraries
Day-Trip Options – Some Suggestions
Old & New in Stellenbosch
09:30
Guests collected at meeting point.
11:00
Arrive at Rustenberg Wines.
Tasting to include Five Soldiers and Stellenbosch Chardonnays, as well as Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon and John X Merriman Bordeaux-style blend.
13:00
Arrive at Guardian Peak Wines.
Three-course luncheon including tasting of Guardian Peak Sauvignon Blanc, Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon, SMG.
15:30
Arrive at Ernie Els Wines.
Tasting to include the Ernie Els flagship red blend, The Big Easy and then some…
17:00
Return to meeting point.
Sauvignon & Constantia
09:30
Guests collected at meeting point.
10:30
Arrive at Steenberg Vineyards, Tokai.
Tasting focusing on top Constantia Sauvignon Blancs.
12:30
Arrive at Buitenverwachting.
Tasting of Christine, Marlbrook and Gouverneurs Reserve during three-course luncheon.
15:00
Arrive at Klein Constantia Winery.
Tasting in barrel cellar of the famous Vin de Constance dessert wine.
16:30
Return to meeting point.
Helshoogte & Rubicon
09:30
Guests collected at meeting point.
11:00
Arrive at Thelema Mountain Vineyards.
Red wine tasting of Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and Shiraz to include an older wine.
12:30
Arrive at Tokara.
Three-course luncheon on the deck including tasting of Tokara Sauvignon Blancs, Tokara White and Tokara Red.
15:30
Arrive at Meerlust
Tasting of Rubicon (two vintages)
17:00
Return to meeting point.
Stellenbosch Flag-Bearers
09:30
Guests collected at meeting point.
11:00
Arrive at Kanonkop Estate.
Tasting in private cellar of red blend Paul Sauer and Kanonkop Pinotage (three vintages of each).
12:30
Arrive at 96 Winery Road Restaurant.
Three-course luncheon including tasting of four top Chenin Blancs and Ken Forrester’s flagship red wine.
15:30
Arrive at Waterford Estate.
Tasting of red wine trio in the courtyard of Jeremy Ord and Kevin Arnold.
17:00
Return to meeting point.
Somerset West Stars
09:30
Guests collected at meeting point.
11:00
Arrive at Morgenster.
Tasting of Italian Collection and flagship red blend.
12:30
Arrive at Vergelegen.
Three-course luncheon at the restaurant (or in the forest) including tasting of Vergelegen GVB White and Vergelegen GVB Red.
15:30
Arrive at Flagstone Winery.
Tasting of Two Roads, Word of Mouth, Dark Horse.
17:00
Return to meeting point.
Other Options
HELICOPTER FLIGHT recommended as an exciting alternative to 1½ hours or longer by road:
e.g. trip to Hermanus for the Pinot Noirs of Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson; lunch at Newton Johnson…
e.g. trip to Franschhoek, gourmet capital of the winelands…
e.g. Cederberg… Robertson… Tulbagh…
Great wine tasting experiences ON A BOAT:
e.g. top Cap Classique sparkling wines and oysters off Clifton or Camps Bay beach
e.g. best white blends to accompany seafood platters in Hout Bay
Helicopter flights and/or boat charters involve charges in addition to standard fee structures.
Specific wines may be arranged on request at a cost over-and-above standard fee structure.
Also by arrangement:
Picnics in the vineyards
Riverside braais/barbeques
Mountain-top tastings
