Stellenbosch Valley. Wine Tasting and cultural tour with a wine maker

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Summary

Stellenbosch, in the Cape Winelands is in the most beautiful countryside with dramatic, expansive vistas of mountains, vineyards and ocean. We have more than 400 wineries here and the day's theme includes history, culture and nature as well as trying out the most important wines and some others and showcase several different wine-making styles. We visit farms ranging from over 330 years old to modern. The tastings for the day will represent the wines that the Stellenbosch Wine District is particularly well-known for. This tour introduces young and old wine making styles across the spectrum from light crisp flavours to complex robust red blends. My tour is done at a leisurely pace with a focus on your enjoyment, learning and relaxation. In the middle of the day, we stop for a relaxed a la carte lunch at one of the estates. A program and map will be provided when we meet. We spend at least 90 minutes per estate to truly experience each one. I select good restaurants as lunch venues and not set menus. These establishments are not “over the top” and offer a-al-carte reasnobly priced menus. This allows my guests to make their own choices and have a far superior experience.

Tour info

Duration
24 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Our most popular wine tasting tour. We visit some of the youngest and oldest wine estates in the area as well as those in-between. You will taste a representative cross section of regional wines and visit vines and cellars where possible as well.   Your guide, Jim is South African and certified to guide in all 9 provinces for Culture and Nature. He speaks English and Swedish, is a Cape Wine Academy graduate, garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines in Platters) and member of the South African Sommeliers Association with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production.  He has the required Professional Driver’s License, Public Transport Permits and insurances to carry tourists. He is also a Western Cape bird enthusiast and keen photographer. You can ask him what you like. :-)    

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What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Winelands area

  • Private tour

  • Live commentary on board

  • Local guide

  • Bottled water

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Possible tasting fees. (Approx R 250 p.p for the day)

  • Meals and other purchases are for your own account. Meal price is approx. R85-150 pp.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 24h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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About operator:

We're based in Stellenbosch and offer private wine tasting and cultural tours. Our tours are done at a leisurely pace with a focus on your enjoyment and learning. Our guide, Jim Hunneyball, South African and National registered Tourist Guide, certified to guide in all 9 provinces for wine, history, culture and nature. He speaks English and Swedish and is a garagiste winemaker (Hunneyball Wines in Platters) with great interest in sharing his knowledge of all aspects of wine enjoyment and production. He is a Western Cape bird enthusiast and keen photographer. You can ask him what you like. Jim has the required professional driving license, public transport permits and insurances to carry tourists.

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