DAILY WINE TOURS

Based in the heart of the #Winelands of #South Africa, our specialty is wine!
wine tours cater for the connoisseur, the wine lover, and even the wine novices. If you want to spend a day enjoying award winning wines, fine cuisine and admiring spectacular scenery.

Full Day #Wine Tours 9.30am – 5 pm

Experience the true Winelands classic! Spend your day sampling fantastic wines and enjoying a scrumptious picnic lunch on a famous wine estate.

The full day wine tour departs Cape Town at 08:30 approximately, with a pick up at your accommodation (or elsewhere by arrangement)

The first stop will be at Villiera vineyards in the Stellenbosch Region. At Villiera the underlying philosophy is to ensure that the wines reflect the specific character of the terroir, as well as the unique characteristics of each vintage. In addition, techniques are utilised in the cellar that develop and retain the distinct varietal aromas and flavours. after visiting the cellar and tasting the special champagne of South Africa we will heading Tokara, situated on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass in South Africa, produces innovative and distinctive wines under the TOKARA and ZONDERNAAM labels as well as a limited edition five year pot still Brandy. With 15 hectares of olive trees growing on the steepest slopes of the farm, and a plan to increase this number to 20 hectares by 2012, THE OLIVE SHED AT TOKARA is bringing a quality olive oil to accompany TOKARA wines at the table.

Soon after we will have lunch at Solms-Delta. a wine farm estate at #Franschhoek, which offers a variety of highlights throughout the seasons. Experience picnics all year round in its magical forest, modern Cape cuisine at its renowned #Fyndraai restaurant, and an annual harvest festival that draws visitors from near and far.

The beautiful Franschhoek wine farm estate also features a museum that explores the slave heritage of the area, and the conventional #wine tasting experience.

The last wine estate is The Fairview at Paarl which has recently achieved champion status under the Biodiversity in Wine Initiative. The BWI is a partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector. The initiative aims to protect and conserve the existing natural habitats within the Cape winelands.

The quality of the Fairview cheeses is good enough to serve and they are offered along with wine tastings in the tasting room.

Return at approximately 5-6pm.

Wine tours are led by experienced registered guides, who have led wine tours in this region for several years.

In order to give you a specialist, focused and friendly tour, we keep wine tour groups small.

Wine tours are tailored to our clients interests and requirements.

We can also cater for private or larger groups, by arrangement.

We will take you on a unforgettable, informative tour of the region, some of the best wine estates and answer the questions you may have about wine and wine making in the Cape Winelands of South Africa.

Half day wine tours are also available on request.

Also shuttles, airport transfers, accommodation advice and booking for your time in South Africa.

To discuss your requirements or to book now contact us:

riverlodgebackpackers@gmail.com