Franschhoek Wine Estates

Having been dubbed the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, Franschhoek has a food and wine route that is beyond compare. This picturesque part of the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape promises to delight the senses in unique and exciting ways. Franschhoek has been one of South Africa’s chief wine-making regions for centuries, and this history permeates every element of the town. Historical architecture adds to the experience of sampling some of the world’s finest wines for a truly memorable time.

The valley itself is practically perfect in its natural beauty. It is green and lush, surrounded by jade-coloured mountains that give the whole town a feeling of being separated from the outside world. Enjoying a wine tasting or a tour of the many wine farms with this as a backdrop has a certain magical quality.

Pairing food and wine has always been an integral part of enjoying both aspects. Franschhoek is the ideal destination in which to do this, as olive, chocolate and cheese tastings are all part of the local experience.

Some of the wine farms of Franschhoek include Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, Backsberg Estate Cellars, Bellingham, Boschendal Wines, Franschhoek Cellar, Graham Beck Wines, Haute Cabriere – Home of Pierre Jourdan, La Motte, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, Lynx Wines, Stony Brook and Vrede en Lust. Some of these farms date back generations and exude an old-world charm, while others are modern and chic. Getting a feel of a range of these farms demonstrates the sheer variety of the Winelands and its world-renowned produce.

For more information about this wine route see Franschhoek Wine Route or explore the individual Wine Estates below.

39 Wine Estates in Franschhoek

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Wine Tours & Tasting

Mobile Wine Tastings

Overnight? Accommodation in Constantia
Cape Wine Tasting specializes in Wine Experiences for corporate and private clients. Our team of sommeliers conducts fun and professional tastings in the comfort of ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Wine Tasting at Rickety Bridge Winery

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Rickety Bridge Winery celebrated its 200th anniversary in 1997. The cellar is situated on the temperate slopes of the Franschhoek valley, combined with a cellar ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Wine Tasting at La Petite Vigne

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Petite Vigne is a boutique wine estate, 3,3 hectares in extent, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. The size of the farm allows us to focus on excellence in the vineyard ...

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Backsberg Estate Cellars

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Set in the garden on the sprawling grounds of the Backsberg Wine Estate, Backsberg restaurant is an alfresco experience during summer - moved indoors next to ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Boekenhoutskloof Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
One of the oldest farms in the foothills of Franschhoek is Boekenhoutskloof, founded in 1776 and means ‘ravine of the Boekenhout’. Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Boschendal Wine Estate

Overnight? Accommodation in Groot Drakenstein
Boschendal is situated in the Franschhoek Valley, an area meaning ‘little French corner’ where Huguenot settlers fled religious persecution and shared their ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Haute Cabriere Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Haute was granted to Pierre Jourdan, a French Huguenot farmer, in 1694. Haute Cabrière prides itself in its pioneering legacy and made the decision 28 years ago to ...

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Anthonij Rupert Wines

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
A fine wine beneath the Drakenstein mountain of Franschhoek, lies L’Ormarins wine farm, home base to Anthonij Rupert Wines. The Cape of Good Hope Range pays tribute ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Allée Bleue Wine Estate

Overnight? Accommodation in Groot Drakenstein
Allée Bleue Estate was founded as "Mere Rust" in 1690, but once current owners, Elke and Friedrich-Wilhelm Dauphin bought the farm, they changed the name to Allée ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Grande Provence in the heart of Franschhoek, which was once known as Elephants Corner, can only be described as a luxurious experience of Cape Dutch splendour and ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Haut Espoir Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Haut Espoir or “High Hope”, is a family owned vineyard with parents, kids and extended family all playing a part in the operations on the farm. Positioned on the ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Holden Manz Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
The Holden Manz wine estate, once known as Klein Genot, is owned by Gerard Holden and Migo Man who first arrived in South Africa in the 1990s and after travelling ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

La Bri Wine Estate

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Safely nestled in the Franschhoek Valley, La Bri is derived from the French word for ‘shelter’ or ‘refuge’. Robin Hamilton bought the Farm in 1997. At that time, ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Cape Chamonix Wine Farm

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Cape Chamonix Wine Farm once formed part of the Huguenot Estate, La Cotte, which was granted in 1688 and still boasts the highest planted vineyards in the Cape ...

Wine Tours & Tasting

Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne

Stay? Franschhoek Accommodation
Here is a winery totally dedicated to the lovers of quality bubbly. If this is you, then why have you not popped into Colmant Cap Classique yet? After moving from ...

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