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Originally known as Bellinchamp (pretty field), the land was granted to Gerrit Janz van Vuuren in 1693. Some 250 years later Bellingham acquired another pioneer when self-taught winemaker Bernard Podlashuk bought the farm, upgr... more
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Granted to the talented craftsman, Gerrit Visser, by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1690, this enchanting farm embraces over 300 years of Old Cape living. Fine wines are crafted from quality grapes grown on Blaauwklippen. The a... more
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The name Bottelary is derived from the term used for the provision rooms of ships in the time of the Dutch East India Company. Bottelary Winery has existed since 1946 and is currently owned by Stellenbosch Vineyards Ltd. With v... more
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For the inquisitive visitor, this small but beautifully situated vineyard is the perfect place to enjoy a multitude of finely cultivated wines. The Green Door Restaurant is perfectly placed for guests to enjoy delicious meals w... more
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With a splendid view of Table Mountain in the distance, Delheim lies on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch district. The original farm, Driespongh, was founded in 1699 and purchased in 1938 by Hans Hoheis... more
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The crest of Devon Valley, situated on the western outskirts of Stellenbosh in the heart of the Cape Winelands, offers magnificent views of the Stellenbosch vineyards. This state-of-the-art winery, is specifically designed to b... more
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The Eersterivier Winery is situated in South Africa's champion wine region of Stellenbosch, and prides itself on providing a wine for every occasion and every palate. Winemaking is both a modern science and an ancient art and t... more
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Swiss-owned, it is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in one of the finest wine-growing areas in the world. With its deep fertile soil and proximity to the sea, Eikendal enjoys a microclimate ideally suited to t... more
Franschhoek Travel Experiences
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Stellenbosch: Wine Country
We got into Stellenbosch at night and planned to have only 1 day there, leaving on the Baz Bus the next morning. Stellenbosch is a... Continue reading »
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Wine Country
Spent a couple of days in South African wine country, sampling from the multitude of labels and vintages on pour. Apparently you're... Continue reading »
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Hiking the Puddings route
Waking on Saturday morning, on the veranda of Agtertafelberg hut with Elandspad below and surrounded by mountains, I wondered why I don’t... Continue reading »
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Thomas Hut 75 years
On Friday 3 November, in between showers, 80 people celebrated the Thomas Huts 75th birthday. The event may only have lasted a few hours,... Continue reading »
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A wonderful finale to wine country!
Our final day in the winelands, we hit Backsberg (one of the few totally "green" wineries in the world) as well as a great cheese farm wh... Continue reading »
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