How much does a wine tasting cost?

Tasting fees start from around R50–R150 per person for a standard flight and rise to R400+ for premium and paired experiences. Each estate's fee is shown on its page, and we bundle tastings into your tour price where possible.

Are children welcome at wine estates?

Most estates are family-friendly, with lawns, play areas and non-alcoholic options for younger guests. Look for the child-friendly marker on each estate, and we'll always build a route that works for the whole family.

Can I buy wine at the estate and have it shipped home?

Yes. Nearly every estate ships locally and many ship internationally. We can help arrange shipping or simply store your purchases in the vehicle for the day.

Are the estates open on public holidays?

Most are open on public holidays, though hours can shift and some close on Christmas Day and Good Friday. We'll confirm opening times for your chosen dates when we build your route.

Western Cape Wine Estate

Cool Bay Wines

Garden Route · Eden · Mossel Bay

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Cool Bay Wines — Garden Route wine estate, Western Cape

At a glance

Region

Garden Route

Tastings

Available

What you can do here

Wine Tasting

Principal cultivars

Sauvignon BlancChardonnayPinot Noir

The inside track

The estate

A non-traditional vineyard on the Robinson Pass above Mossel Bay, owned and crafted by cellarmaster Carel Nel. Cool-climate wines shaped by the mountain and sea air of the Garden Route.

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Plettenvale Wine Estate

A family-owned Plettenberg Bay farm whose first 2011 harvest yielded just 630 bottles. Now with its own winery and cellar, it crafts an award-winning brut rosé MCC, dry rosé, unwooded chardonnay and an easy-drinking syrah, with personalised winery tours before each tasting.

Wine TastingCellar ToursWine Pairing+1

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Weddings

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Packwood Wine and Country Estate

A hilltop country estate between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, set on a working Jersey dairy farm surrounded by indigenous forest and distant ocean views. Hand-selected, sustainably grown grapes produce Cap Classique, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, served with farm-fresh lunches.

Wine TastingDiningAccommodation+1

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Weddings Stay

Garden Route

Kay and Monty Vineyards

A boutique, family-owned farm of 7.5 hectares under vine in The Crags. Cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, an award-winning Champu MCC and a charming tasting room set in a converted orchid greenhouse beside the dam. A sought-after wedding venue.

Wine TastingDiningWeddings+3

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.

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Build a custom tour around Cool Bay Wines

We're your local concierge in the Cape Winelands. Every estate visit is part of a bigger day — build your custom tour online and we'll craft a personalised itinerary around Cool Bay Wines, or skip the form and WhatsApp us now.

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