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Stellenbosch Wine Route: A Weekend Among the Oaks

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The route

12 stops·7 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Cafe

   Arrival in Stellenbosch & Morning Coffee

   Grab coffee on charming Dorp Street and soak in Stellenbosch's historic vibe before diving into the Cape Winelands.

2. 02

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   Tokara Wine Estate

   Sweeping Cape Peninsula views pair perfectly with Tokara's bold Cabernet Sauvignon and Director's Reserve blends at this Helshoogte Pass perch.

3. 03

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   Delaire Graff Estate

   Perched on a Stellenbosch hilltop, this estate pairs refined Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc with art galleries and exceptional dining.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Terroir Restaurant

   Kleine Zalze's multi-award-winning Terroir pairs seasonal Cape cuisine with expertly selected local wines in one elegant sitting.

5. 05

   Winery

   Meerlust Estate

   Meerlust's legendary Rubicon blend has been setting the Cape red wine standard since 1980.

6. 06

   Winery

   Rust en Vrede

   This Stellenbosch red specialist served wine at the Nobel Peace Prize dinner, and their Estate blend and single-vineyard Syrah justify the honor.

7. 07

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   Warwick Estate

   Warwick's legendary Trilogy Bordeaux blend and wine safaris make it the Simonsberg route's most welcoming stop for curious newcomers and serious collectors alike.

8. 08

   Activity

   Evening Stroll along Dorp Street

   Wander Stellenbosch's atmospheric heart past Cape Dutch facades, antique treasures, and galleries that reward a slow evening pace.

9. 09

   Restaurant

   Dinner at De Warenmarkt

   Hearty South African cooking and stellar local wines in a restored historic building that feels like the heart of Stellenbosch.

10. 10

    Hotel

    Oude Werf Hotel

    Sleep in one of South Africa's oldest hotels, tucked into Stellenbosch's charming heritage heart on Church Street.

11. 11

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    Kanonkop Estate

    Stellenbosch's legendary Pinotage shrine produces Black Label and Paul Sauer blends that define South African excellence.

12. 12

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    Jordan Wine Estate

    Jordan's Stellenbosch farm pairs internationally acclaimed Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon with its own stellar restaurant overlooking the Kloof.