Worcester Wine Estates
Worcester is part of the magnificent Cape Winelands and falls under the municipality of the Breede River Valley. It is the largest town of the area and is situated only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, which makes it fairly central as a holiday destination.
The area of Worcester has been producing wines for generations, and is nationally acclaimed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc, as well as the lesser known Columbar. In fact, the Worcester Wine Route contributes about one-fifth of the national vineyards and more than a quarter of the country’s total wine and spirits production, making it a major player in this industry.
Worcester is surrounded by impressive mountains (including Elandskloof, Du Toitskloof, Slanghoek and Little Drakenstein). These towering rocky peaks not only give the entire area an unmistakable beauty that remains a little mysterious, but also plays an important role in the climate and, therefore, the crops and wines that result.
The climate here is more extreme, as the mountains prevent many of the equalising factors from taking effect. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold, wet and can sometimes bring snow on the mountain peaks. Spring and autumn are temperate and pleasant (perfect for wine tastings and outdoor lunches).
Well-known Wine Estates along the Worcester Wine Route include Slanghoek, De Wet, KWV Brandy, Brandvlei, Du ToitsKloof, and Opstal.
For more information about this wine route see Worcester Wine Route or view the individual wine estates of this region below.
16 Wine Estates in Worcester
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Bergsig Wine Estate
Overnight? Accommodation in Bainskloof
Within the Breed River Valley where the Drakenstein and Hex River Mountains meet lies the Bergsig Estate. The name means ‘mountain view’ and within these mountain ...
Botha Wine Cellar
Overnight? Accommodation in Bainskloof
1949 was the year when the Botha Cellar first registered as a co-operation with 14 members. A year later saw the first harvest without the cellar’s construction ...
Olifantsberg Family Vineyards
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Above the Breede River on Northwest facing slopes of the Brandwacht Mountains is the Olifantsberg Family Vineyards. You will find out right outside Worcester on ...
Hex River Crossing
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Over 200 hundred years ago, the farm was reknowned for its livestock auctions and was once known as Vendutie Kraal. Vendutie is the Dutch word for Auction. When ...
De Doorns Cellar
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
In the midst of the scenic Hex River valley and majestic mountains is De Doorns Wine Cellar. It’s main focus is supplying wine and spirit companies in bulk, but ...
De Wet Cellar
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
The oldest cellar in Worcester, De Wet Cellar, was established in 1946. Since 1990 red and white wine grapes have been planted in large amounts. With their modern ...
Nuy Winery
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Built with the utmost quality in mind, Nuy Winery began in 1963. Each bottle is intensely focused on, so precision is key and quantities are kept low as a result ...
Conradie Family Cellar
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
In keeping with family tradition, fifth generation viticulturist Werda CP Conradie restarted the winemaking which had been forsaken on the farm for 40 years. His ...
Aan De Doorns
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Johan Morkel is the man behind this successful wine as he plays the role of cellar master and winemaker at Aan de Doorns.
With wine making tradition that all ...
Overhex Winery
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Overhex Winery is influenced by the international trends. The winery selects only the best grapes from vineyards throughout the Cape Winelands. This means that the ...
Brandvlei Cellar
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
The Brandvlei Cellar was established in 1955 and was originally called Brandende Vlei and got its name due to it being the area around hot water springs. The cellar ...
Eagles Cliff
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Situated between Worcester and Villiersdorp in the breathtakingly beautiful Breede River Valley is the home of Eagle’s Cliff wines. It’s a perfect place to enjoy ...
Stettyn Cellar
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
North of Villiersdorp, below the eastern side of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, is a place where Black Eagles soar and where the heart of this country side ...
Alvi's Drift Wines
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Between the mountainous and ruggedly beautiful towns of Worcester and Villiersdorp, in the Breede River Valley is Alvi's Drift Private Cellar, a family owned and ...
Tanzanite Wines
Stay? Worcester Accommodation
Growing up on Uitkyk farm in De Doorns, Melanie van der Merwe grew up with her parents who farmed export grapes. She learn to appreciate good wine and every Sunday ...
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Where to Stay in Breede River Valley
The Breede River Valley region offers numerous overnighting options so whether you prefer to stay in an hotel, cosy B&B or a self catering holiday home, you're sure to find a property to suit your requirements.
Kingsbury Cottage
This first class self catering cottage is nestled in the foothills of the Silkbush Peak, 36km from Worcester towards Ceres. Set on the edge of th...
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
Grandeur, spaciousness, comfort and serenity - the attributes of a palace. If you ever feel the need to experience a palace in the Breede River V...
Anchorage Inn
Anchorage Inn in Montagu offers luxury accommodation in Montagu in the Western Cape, only two hours' drive from Cape Town. The charm of thatch, t...
Annes Favourite Cottage
Annes Cottage (with wood fired hot tub) offers accommodation surrounded by vineyards, peach tree lanes and a variety of other farming cultivation...
Koljander Cottage
Koljander Self Catering Unit is a fabulous self catering unit situated in close proximity to one other self catering unit on the Wilde Paarde Klo...
Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel
Founded in 1859 the Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel is centrally located, walking distance from all Tulbagh amenities. The hotel offers a spaciou...
Cherry Blossom Cottage
Cherry Blossom Cottage has two bedrooms furnished with a Queen-size bed and two single beds respectively. The living area is equipped with a flat...
The Trout Pod
Set on a cliff in the Witzenberg overlooking the Olifants River, the amazing off-the-grid Trout Pod offers fly fishermen the dream destination to...
Worcester the Karoo Guesthrooms
Worcester the Karoo Guestrooms offers comfortable accommodation in a country environment setting with wine farms nearby. Ideal for business or le...