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The 20 members of the Helderberg Wine Route range
from a 300-year old historical property to state of the art boutique
wineries. Visitors will be enchanted by boutique cellars still using the
traditional basket press method, original family-owned estates and
magnificent manor houses.
Those of particular interest for the wine tourist
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| This beautiful estate is complemented by the
award-winning wines which it produces. Previously planted vineyards are
now coming into full maturity, which will herald even more awards for
these sought-after wines.
The historic farm was granted to Adriaan van der Stel on 1 February
1700 and today is characterised by a magical atmosphere with historic
camphor trees, an octagonal garden and stately homestead.
The estate produces 65 000 cases of wine, which includes Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay, Vin de Florence, Chardonnay Reserve, Mill Race Red
(Cabernet-Merlot), and Merlot.
www.vergelegen.co.za/ |
Stunning design of the Vergelegen winery |
Well-known for its olive oil, the Morgenster
estate bottled its first vintage in 1998. Winemaker, Marius Lategan has
been in residence at Morgenster since 1999.
The historic farm was associated with olive oil for the past few years
before being bought by present owner Giulio Bertrand. This prestigious
estate is in the process of constructing a new state-of-the-art cellar.
Morgenster produces 1 000 cases of wine, which includes Lourens River
Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and Morgenster (red blend).
www.morgenster.co.za/ |
 View
across the vineyards at Morgenster Estate |
| Eikendal's vineyards flourish in a climate
(mountain and maritime micro-climate) which is ideal for the production of
quality wines. Situated in the foothills of the Helderberg range, the farm
straddles both the Stellenbosch and Helderberg wine routes.
The farm's striking barrel-vaulted cellar, completed in 1984, was among
the first in the Cape to combine traditional and modern elements, creating
a new South African style of winery architecture. New wine fermentation
tanks were recently installed to extend the red wine range.
Eiekendal produces 30,000 cases of wine. The wide range of wines
includes Blanc de Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Stein,
Special Late Harvest, Brut Sparkling, Demi-Sec Sparkling, Cap Classique
Brut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Merlot, Classique,
Rouge, and Pinot Noir
www.eikendal.com |
Eikendal Estate
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