Western Cape Wine Estate
Excelsior Wine Estate
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At a glance
Region
Robertson
Established
1859
From Cape Town
146 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
The inside track
The estate
Excelsior Wine Estate is a historic, family-owned winery in the Robertson Wine Valley offering wine tastings, blending experiences, and scenic wine walks.
Excelsior Wine Estate is a historic family-run wine farm where generations of the De Wet family have cultivated the fertile soils of the Robertson Wine Valley since 1859. Steeped in tradition and rooted in innovation, the estate blends rich heritage with modern hospitality. With expansive vineyards, warm countryside charm, and a wealth of outdoor activities, Excelsior is a vibrant destination for wine lovers, families, and explorers alike.
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About
Wine
Excelsior Wine Estate dedicates over 220 hectares to noble cultivars such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their full-bodied wines, known for bold fruit-forward flavours, are exported to over 20 countries. The estate practices meticulous vineyard management, blending small quantities of Petit Verdot and Viognier for added complexity. Every grape is handpicked in Robertson's dry climate, resulting in wines that are rich, expressive, and of exceptional quality.
Dining
Graze Deli offers a fresh and hearty dining experience in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. The restaurant is famed for its gourmet vetkoeke and rotating monthly menu that celebrates local ingredients and flavours. Set beside a tranquil farm dam, Graze provides ample space for children to play — complete with a jungle gym, sand pit, and horse feeding area. In summer, a child-minder is available to assist with fishing at the dam's jetty, ensuring parents can dine in peace while the kids are entertained.
Experiences
Excelsior Wine Estate offers a vibrant mix of wine, outdoor, and family-friendly experiences.
Wine Tasting
The tasting room sits right on the water's edge, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for sampling their award-winning wines. Guests can also participate in a unique wine blending experience — mixing, bottling, and labelling their own red wine to take home as a personalised souvenir.
Wine Walks
Excelsior Estate is the base for a series of guided scenic wine walks through the Robertson Valley. Routes such as the Goudmyn Walk, Zandvliet Walk, and Klaasvoogds Walk combine wine tastings, farm visits, and outdoor excursions. Highlights include visits to De Wetshof, Van Loveren, Arabella, Zandvliet, Kranskop, and olive tastings at Marbrin Olive Farm. These walks offer a relaxed and immersive way to explore the valley's landscapes and flavours.
Outdoor Activities
The estate invites visitors to enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits, including fishing (rods available), birdwatching, mountain biking, and peaceful walks through the vineyards. Whether you're in search of adventure or a tranquil escape, Excelsior's scenic surroundings deliver.
Where to find us
Stay here
Stay at Excelsior Wine Estate
Country-style accommodation at Excelsior Manor on Excelsior Wine Estate (Robertson) — nine en-suite bedrooms (sleeps 18), surrounded by vineyards and the Breede River, with an elevated swimming pool overlooking the Langeberg Mountains.
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Excelsior Manor
Features
- country-style accommodation
- nine spacious en-suite bedrooms named after horses bred at Excelsior
- surrounded by vineyards and the Breede River
- elevated swimming pool on wooden deck with Langeberg Mountain views
- access to vineyard strolls, mountain biking trails and cellar tours
Rates on request
Double Room
Features
- Safety deposit box
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric blankets
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Free toiletries
- Toilet
- Slippers
Rates on request
Twin/Double Room
Features
- Safety deposit box
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric blankets
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Free toiletries
- Toilet
- Slippers
Rates on request
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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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