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Stellenbosch Valley. Private tour with winemaker.

Stellenbosch

Activity Description

Theme: History, culture, nature and regional wine production and tasting.
The historic Cape Winelands are set in possibly the world’s most beautiful countryside with dramatic, expansive vistas of mountains, vineyards, and ocean. You will taste the most important grapes in the Stellenbosch wine district and others. You will experience wine-making styles across the spectrum from light crisp wines to complex robust red blends and more.

You will learn about the Culture, History, and Cuisine in as much or little detail as you like. Our tours are at a leisurely pace with a focus on your enjoyment, learning, and relaxation. Whether you know little or lots about wine, you are welcome to join.

Your guide and host Jim guides history, culture, nature, and wine in English and Swedish. He is knowledgeable about birds and an enthusiastic photographer and knowledgeable about African history. He is a graduate of The Cape Wine Academy and is a garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines and Abbotts Hill Wines in Platter’s wine guide). He has a great interest in sharing his knowledge of wine enjoyment and making. You can ask him what you like.

Arrangements

Duration7 hours 30 minutes
WhenSeven days a week, year-round, subject to availability. Closed on Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Weekend.
WhereWe collect and drop off across the Greater Cape Town and Winelands area. We can collect you and drop you off at where you are staying. Please enter your address when making your reservation. We can also drop you off at another address after the tour. (We need to be notified of any baggage to be included in the vehicle.)
WeatherWe are not weather dependant. We guide in all weather conditions.
What to WearWine tasting is a casual affair. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. In summer, dress to keep cool, and in winter a sweater is recommended. Comfy walking shoes. Sun hat.
Things to Bring- Camera. - Sunglasses. - An inquisitive mind. - Eager taste buds.
Guests or SpectatorsAll tours are Private. Only paying individuals are allowed on tour.

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNo Certification Required.
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

- Entrance fees.
- Tasting fees for pre-agreed wines to a value of R 690 per person.
- Guiding by a private certified South African tour guide and winemaker.
- Bottled water, map, and program.
- Includes collection and drop off within 20km from Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Riebeek-Kasteel, Malmesbury, Durbanville or Cape Town.

Exclusions

- Meals, curios and other possible purchases for your own account. (Lunch is calculated at approx. R 120-280 pp excluding drinks.)
- Insurances are the guest’s own responsibility.
- Child seats are not included, please bring your own.

Notes

Private tour. There is no mixing of other people in your group. The guide and the bus are exclusively yours

All tours are available in English or Swedish.
Tours vary and may range from 3-5 producers. We will visit tasting rooms, grape vines and when possible, a cellar.
We have a modern VW that can carry up to seven passengers comfortably. The vehicle is licensed and insured for carrying tourists, and equipped with seatbelts, aircon, PA system, binoculars, various reference books, cooler and bottled water.
Jim has the required Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) and public transport permits for transporting tourists

Customer Reviews

We had a wonderful day! We visited 3 estates that were completely different in style, which made it all the more interesting. We discovered the most beautiful place for lunch. Jim is the best guide you can imagine! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about wine and truly knows everyting about the culture and history of RSA. He is genuinely a very pleasant person to be with. I would not hesitate for a second to book another tour with Jim when we visit South Africa next time. - Melissa




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