The only estate in the Winelands making both wine and cheese on-site. The pairing flight (R110) matches 5 wines with 5 cheeses produced metres away. The goat cheese and Viognier combination is legendary.
More than just wine -- Spice Route houses a chocolatier, craft brewery, charcuterie maker, and glass-blowing studio. Spend a full afternoon moving between tastings. Budget R250pp for wine, beer, chocolate and charcuterie.
Nederburg hosts the annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, but their tasting room pours auction-lot wines year-round (R120 for the premium flight). These are wines that collectors pay thousands for at auction.
Charles Back's iconic estate combines a full wine range with on-site artisanal cheese production. The goat tower is a landmark. Wine tasting R70 for 6 wines; wine-and-cheese pairing R110 for 5 of each. The Goats do Roam range is playful and accessible; the La Capra Shiraz is serious. The deli shop sells cheese at estate prices.
An artisan village built around a working wine estate. Wine tasting (R80), CBC craft beer tasting (R75), De Villiers chocolate pairing (R90), and Richard Bosman glass-blowing studio -- all on one property. The Malabar Shiraz is the flagship. Allow 3-4 hours to do the full circuit. The open-air restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas (R95-R135).
South Africa's most awarded wine estate, host of the annual Nederburg Auction since 1975. The Heritage Heroes range showcases rare cultivars. Standard tasting R60 for 5 wines; premium Heritage tasting R120 for 6 rare wines. The manor house (1800) and gardens are beautiful. The on-site restaurant, The Red Table, serves estate-paired lunches (mains R145-R220).