Wine farms in the Cape Town and the Western Cape are abundant from small family run farms to high-end 5* tourist destinations. The locals have shared some of their favorite wine farms and estates outside the pages of a glossy tourism brochure. From experience, here is a list of our top 20 favorite wine farms and estates straight from the mouths of locals.
1) Fairview Wine and Cheese estate, Paarl For the cheese, wine and great experience.2) Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch Fantastic chocolate and wine pairing.3) Ross Gower Wines, Elgin Their sparkling wine is to die for.4) Quoin Rock, Stellenbosch Stunning tasting and gorgeous views.5) De Morgenzon, Stellenbosch Their 5* chenin blanc is unbelievable good.6) Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate, Wellington Good accommodation and excellent restaurant7) Alee Bleue, Franschhoek Awesome restaurant and really different tasting room.8) LOrmarins Wine Farm, Franschhoek Good wine, port and car museum.9) Tokara Wine & Olive Farm, Stellenbosch Fantastic deli and stunning views of olive trees.10) Haute Cabriere, Franschhoek Delicious champagne.11) Hart Espoir, Franschhoek Small, family vide and stunning wines.12) Springfield Estate, Robertson Stunning wines.13) Bouchard Finlayson Boutique Winery, Hermanus Tastings excellent and staff incredibly knowledgeable.14) De Grendel Wines, Durbanville Excellent wines, great tasting and large variety.15) JC le Roux, Stellenbosch Gorgeous venue and delicious bubbly.16) Beyerskloof Wine Farm, Stellenbosch Stunning restaurant.17) Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Stunning wine tasting room with restaurant and guesthouse.18) Neethlingshof Estate, Stellenbosch Stunning wines.19) Graham Beck Wines, Franschhoek Fantastic wines.20) Klipdrift Brandy Distillery, Robertson For something different.
