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2 Stellenbosch Winelands

The Stellenbosch wine route was launched in
April 1971 by the vintners of three prominent
estates: Spier, Simonsig and Delheim. Today, the
route comprises a great number of estates and
cooperatives. Tasting, generally for a small fee,
and cellar tours are offered throughout the week
at most of the vineyards. A few of the estates can
be visited by appointment only and many are 7 Delheim
closed on Sundays, so phoning ahead is advisable. Particularly atmospheric is Delheim’s
wine cellar, with its brick arches,
wooden benches and mellow light.
1 Saxenburg 6 Morgenhof Tel 021 888 4600.
First established as a farm in Established in 1692, this 5 Thelema
1693, today the terroir at historic farm is owned by A family-run estate,
Saxenburg is perfectly suited the Cointreau family of Thelema is in a particularly
to Shiraz and it wins many Cognac, in France. scenic location at the top
accolades for its wines. Tel 021 889 2007. of the Helshoogte Pass.
Tel 021 903 6113. Paarl Tel 021 885 1924.
Cape Town
Klapmuts

Kanonkop
Muratie
Simonsig

Boschendal
Thelema
Mountains
Kuilsrivier Stellenbosch
Bergkelder
2 Neethlingshof
A famous avenue S.F.W Lanzerac
of pines leads to Neil Ellis
the gabled home- Esrsterivier
stead (1705), the
central motif on the
estate’s wine labels.
Tel 021 883 8988.
Key Eerste River Alto
Cape Town
Motorway 4 Ernie Els Wines
Established by golfer
Tour route Somerset Ernie Els, the estate
Other roads West has a room displaying
his golfing trophies.
Tel 021 881 3588.
0 kilometres 5
0 miles 3
Strand
Tips for Drivers
Tour length: Due to the great
number of wine estates, most
3 Spier Estate visitors tour three or four cellars,
This complex (see stopping for lunch at one of the
facing page) includes a superb estate restaurants.
riverside pub, farm stall, Getting there: Visitors need a
two restaurants, wine car, unless they join an organized
centre, a dam and an tour from Cape Town.
open-air amphitheatre.

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