Walker Bay Wine Estates
Walker Bay is situated in the Cape Overberg Region, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Although once known as a sleepy seaside retreat with a small population (a reputation to which it still holds, to a large extent), this area is now gaining popularity amongst local visitors and international tourists for a number of reasons.
One of the most significant of these is the fairly recent establishment of a number of wine farms. Walker Bay is situated between Cape Agulhas and False Bay and is home to the well-known holiday hotspot of Hermanus.
The Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley is one of the most productive regions in terms of the production of wines. It has the ideal climate, as the icy wind from the Atlantic Ocean cools it down. In addition, the mountains, which surround the valley, lock in clouds and the resultant moisture, so that the vines get plenty of water.
The Onrust River is another aspect of this valley’s geography, and is an integral part of its irrigation. Some of the best known wine farms in the Walker Bay Wine Route include Bouchard Finlayson, Cape Bay and Whalehaven Wines. These, as well as many of their contemporaries, are open for public visits and tastings. The most popular wines produced in Walker Bay are currently Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but the variety is virtually unlimited.
For more information about this wine route see Walker Bay Wine Route or view the individual wine estates of this region below.
14 Wine Estates in Walker Bay
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La Vierge
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
La Vierge is an upmarket Champagne winery, situated on the rolling slopes of the verdant Hemel & Aarde valley. Poised gracefully on a hill, between acres of ...
Raka Wines
Overnight? Accommodation in Stanford
A visit to Raka Wines farm 17 kilometres from Stanford nestled in the Kleinrivier Mountains with the Klein River flowing through is a must. Its slopes provide a ...
Boschrivier Wine Estate
Overnight? Accommodation in Stanford
17km from Stanford and 35km from Caledon you'll find the Boschrivier Wine Estate. Vineyards have been planted nestled in the shades of the Klein River Mountain ...
Stanford Hills Estate
Overnight? Accommodation in Stanford
You will find the Stanford Hill Estate situated on the historic Weltevrede Farm which is just outside the town of Stanford. The farm is owner managed by Peter and ...
Creation Wines
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
The vineyards of Creation wines are planted in Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge in the Walker Bay region. The wine cellar was fine tuned into a modern space in 2007 complete ...
Ataraxia Mountain Wines
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
Ataraxia is positioned in Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge just west of Africa’s southernmost tip. This Walker Bay region has a mild climate due to its location near to the ...
Sumaridge Estate Wines
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
When visiting Sumaridge, you will realise exactly why the region is named ‘Hemel-en-Aarde’ meaning Heaven and Earth. With scenic views as far was the eye can see ...
Newton Johnson Family Vineyards
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
During the 70’s when winemakers were creating tradition of premium wine making in South Africa, Dave and Felicity (née Newton) Johnson joined the industry. Dave ...
Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley, Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa's leading boutique wine ...
Southern Right Wine Estate
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
Tim Hamilton Russell first found the Hamilton Russell estate in 1975 after he left his position as a chairman of a top advertising company. He played a an active ...
Whalehaven Winery
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
An hour and twenty minutes drive out of Cape Town on the N2 National Road, is Whalehaven, the recently revitalised boutique winery situated in Hemel-en-Aarde ...
Brunia Wines
Overnight? Accommodation in Stanford
After Willie & Annetia du Preez moved from the Eastern Cape to Stellenbosch in 2003, they moved on from stock farming to winemaking.
Beside the Salmonsdam ...
Hermanuspietersfontein Wines
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
Within the Sondagskloof wine ward is where you’ll Hermanuspietersfontein Wines owned by Johan and Mariëtte Pretorius. The farm falls within a winter rainfall region ...
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Stay? Hermanus Accommodation
The Benguela Cove Wine Estate is 200 hectares of magnificence. Not only are there plenty of vineyards but also olive groves and lavender fields making this a very ...
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The Zen 164
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