Discover the wines of the Breede River Valley.
- Twee Jonge Gezellen - Krone MCC
- Saronsberg Cellar OR Waverley Hills Organic Wine & Olive Estate
- Jason's Hill Private Cellar
- Du Toitskloof Fair Trade Cellar
- Included lunch
Wine Tasting in the Breede River Valley beyond the Boland Mountains.
A full day of fun and exploring the unique award-winning wines in the areas that are too far for a Self-Drive option.
08h00: We all meet up and depart from a central location heading out of Cape Town through the Swartland area to our first stop near Tulbagh. Along the way, we will discuss the tasting notes of the great wines that we will taste today. Wine tasting is a uniquely personal experience that is different for each person. It is so interesting to compare notes and share our individual experience of a wine.
Our first tasting is at the 300-year old Twee Jonge Gezellin Wine Estate owned by the Krone family. This wine cellar invented, and played a key role in developing the cold fermentation process in wine production. They also took the lead in starting the process of Night-Harvest when the temperatures are cooler. This tasting focuses on our own MCC or Methode Cap Classique.
For our next stop, we will do a tasting at either Saronsberg Cellar OR the Organic Wine and Olive Estate of Waverley Hills on the slopes of the Skurweberge. In 2018 Waverley Hills Estate won the prize for the Best Organic Wine in the World for their recently released SMV 2013 vintage. Learn about producing wine the responsible way, and doing it very well!
We move on down the valley to Breedekloof for the next Wine Tasting in the Breede River Valley at the private cellar of Jason's Hill Estate. The cellar and the winemaking is in the hands of the winner of the first-ever Woman Wine Maker of the year 2004.
By this time we will be running a little short on time so we hope to include the last great wine tasting at the Du Toitskloof Cellar which is an accredited Fair Trade cellar. Not only is the cellar Fair Trade accredited, but all 22 members of this cooperative cellar are also all Fair Trade accredited.
We include your lunch at the beautifully located Harvest Table Bistro in the great location at the foot of Mitchell's Pass.
Tour Code: B.River-Wine-1
Duration: 10 Hours
Languages: English
Group Size: Minimum FOUR
Maximum FIFTEEN
Departures: V&A Waterfront or by private arrangement.
Departure Time: 08h15
Returns: To point of departure.
Return Time: 18h30
We apply the required Covid-19 Protocols to protect you and all the suppliers we are in contact with. A hand sanitizer station is available in the vehicle and we urge everyone to wear their masks whenever practically possible.
We request that participants complete the passenger log at the beginning of the day where we will also monitor the temperatures of all persons on the tour to comply with the existing health regulations.
You travel in air-conditioned comfort with a highly experienced and qualified Guide to enhance your Wine Experience. The proper vehicles are assigned for the larger groups and the vehicle will not exceed 70% of the seating capacity.
Should we run short of time we reserve the right to exclude one of the wine tastings in the afternoon in order to provide a full and complete experience rather that rushing through a tasting in order to fit in all of the wineries.
Saronsberg Cellar
Jason's Hill Private Cellar
FOUR to FIVE persons - R 1995.00 Per Person
SIX to EIGHT persons - R 1575.00 Per Person
Private Tour and Group rates are available on request.
Includes:
The scheduled wine tastings at:
- Krone MCC - Twee Jonge Gezellen. This estate with a 300-year history was a pioneer in the development of the cold fermentation process as well as the practice of night-harvest for the best results.
- A visit to either Saronsberg Cellar or Waverley Hills Wine & Olive Estate for a guided wine tasting.
- Jason's Hill Private Cellar. A small and unique cellar with the past winner of the "Best woman winemaker of the year" award at the helm.
- Du Toitskloof Cellar is fully Fair Trade Accredited. Not only is this cooperative cellar Fair Trade Accredited, but every one of the twenty-two members are all Fair Trade accredited.
Enjoy your lunch included in the rate at the very special Harvest Table Bistro.
The tour is Fully Guided and we provide detailed tasting notes so that we may compare the wines in-depth and learn from each other.
Excludes:
Personal Purchases.
Snacks between tastings.
Gratuities.
