Lourensford is one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates offering a visual feast across 4 000 hectares of forest, fynbos, fruit orchards and vineyards, which rise up the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, caressed by breezes off the Atlantic Ocean. Established by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel in 1709, Lourensford has a proud history as a world-class fruit farm, and the wealth of glorious proteas points to the rich floral heritage. Fortunately, the winemaking tradition was revived when Dr Christo Wiese purchased the estate in 1998. Today, the scenic splendour, winery, restaurant, coffee roastery, art gallery, outdoor markets and music concerts, as well as cycling and trail-running events ensure that the estate is a popular tourist destination.