The Overberg boasts some of the best wine farms in the country. Not only have some of the wine farms won international prizes, but they are also very popular with tourists and local residents.
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Stanford Hills: The proximity of Stanford Hills Estate to the coast ensures cool sea breezes during the hotter months, allowing the grapes to gently ripen at the optimal pace.
Winemaker Peter Kastner believes that great wine is produced in the vineyard, and credits the wonderful soil and climate of the region for the quality of the estate’s wines. All grapes used are produced on the farm itself and picked by hand to ensure only the best quality grapes are used for annual wine production. The farm also makes a Méthode Cap Classique. Wine tasting is offered at The Wine Shop daily.
The somewhat basic cellar is located in one half of an aircraft hangar on the farm. Peter believes in minimal interference during the winemaking process to allow the grapes to express their individual identity. For more information contact 028 341 0841.. Boschrivier Wines: In the heart of the Overberg, where blue cranes keep watch and the Fynbos smell is overwhelming, rests the vineyards of Boschrivier Wines. Boschrivier Wines is a boutique wine farm situated at the foot of the Klein River Mountain range in the picturesque Akkedisberg Valley on the R326 (17 km from Stanford and 35 km from Caledon). Ficky de Villiers is the third generation of the De Villiers family to continue the wine making legacy at Boschrivier.
The De Villiers family first set foot on South African soil as part of the French Huguenots in May 1689. The family has been involved with wine making stemming back to France and continued the tradition in South Africa. In 1998 the first vines were planted in the De Villiers family vineyards in virgin soils including three hectares of Shiraz, six hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and three hectares of Shiraz bush. Come and experience their motto for yourself: La main a l’oevre . . . Hand at work! For more information phone 028 008 5031.. Arcangeli Wine Estate: From the seven hills of Rome to the mountains of the Overberg. Arcangeli Wine Estate marries the history and romance of the old country with the splendour and beauty of the Cape Winelands to create a truly international offering unlike any other. A family owned and run winery, Arcangeli Wine Estate prides itself on working with the best local talent to create its award winning wines, which form the foundation of its service offering. The Estate also offers luxury accommodation, an intimate function and wedding venue, and authentic Italian cooking all in the easy to reach and picturesque town of Botrivier, nestled conveniently just off the N2 between Cape Town and Hermanus in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. Alessandro Arcangeli, owner and founder of the estate brings together the Arcangeli family’s love for hospitality and the sharing of happy moments over a glass of finely crafted wine and hearty homemade food, in a setting that doesn’t just feel like home, but like family. Whether it’s for a night, a delicious meal, or even your big day, make Arcangeli Wine Estate part of your life’s most memorable moments. For more information phone 071 183 7025. . Wine & Co: If you are looking for a one stop shop to get all your wine, boutique beer and gin, the Wine & Co in Hermanus is just the place to be.
Wine & Company is a boutique wine shop dealing in the sale of limited-edition wine, craft beer, artisanal gin and imported whisky. This long-established, owner-run boutique has a favourable reputation with both local and international wine lovers, and is fondly referred to as the “coolest wine shop ever”.
For your added convenience Wine & Company stocks a range of speciality gifts and accessories to compliment your beverage of choice. Wine tastings are held on Friday afternoons, or at other times by arrangement, and are a perfect alternative when you want a unique get-together idea for your next intimate function.
For your convenience Wine & Company has a fully-stocked online shop where you can select all your favourites to be delivered right to your door in most towns and countries on the planet. For more information visit it at 7 High Street, Hermanus, or phone 028 313 2047.Source: Xplorio
