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A Long Weekend in Stellenbosch: Cape Winelands Like a Local

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The route

12 stops·5 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 cafe · 2 hotels · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrive & Check In at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa

   Historic Cape Dutch manor on a working vineyard estate offers luxe rooms with sweeping Jonkershoek Valley views.

2. 02

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   Tokara Wine Estate

   Tokara's modernist elegance and sweeping Cape Peninsula vistas pair perfectly with their stellar Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   Tokara Delicatessen

   Wood-fired seasonal plates and artisan charcuterie make this on-site deli the ideal spot for a leisurely lunch with Tokara estate wines.

4. 04

   Activity

   Stellenbosch Village Museum

   Four beautifully preserved Cape Dutch houses from 1709 to 1850 tell Stellenbosch's colonial and wine-making story in one charming village museum.

5. 05

   Winery

   Meerlust Estate

   Meerlust's legendary Rubicon blend, crafted since 1980, defines what world-class Stellenbosch reds can achieve.

6. 06

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   Kanonkop Wine Estate

   Pinotage devotees won't want to miss Kanonkop, where South Africa's signature red truly shines through generations of award-winning bottles.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   96 Winery Road Restaurant

   Farm-style cooking and serious Cape wines in a relaxed country spot where Somerset West's winemakers actually hang out.

8. 08

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   Jordan Wine Estate

   Jordan's Stellenbosch Kloof perch delivers stunning terroir-driven Chardonnays and Cabernets, plus a restaurant that's worth the detour alone.

9. 09

   Restaurant

   Jordan Restaurant

   Chef George Jardine crafts inventive contemporary cuisine paired beautifully with Jordan's own estate wines at this South African fine dining standout.

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    Delaire Graff Estate

    Laurence Graff's clifftop estate pairs stellar whites, contemporary art, and jaw-dropping Cape vineyard vistas in one glamorous package.

11. 11

    Cafe

    Bramon Wine Bar & Deli — Stellenbosch Tasting Room

    Grab a glass of Cap Classique and charcuterie on Dorp Street for the perfect pre-dinner wind-down in Stellenbosch.

12. 12

    Hotel

    The Stellenbosch Hotel

    Stay in a heritage gem on Dorp Street with easy access to the university quarter, galleries, and Stellenbosch's best restaurants.