Western Cape Wine Estate
Koelenhof Wine Cellar
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At a glance
Region
Stellenbosch
Established
1941
From Cape Town
36 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
Price sheets & menus
Wine Lists & Menus
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The estate
Koelenhof Wine Cellar is a family-friendly destination in Stellenbosch, offering a wide range of accessible wines, cellar tours, and relaxed picnic experiences.
Nestled amidst picturesque vineyard-covered slopes, Koelenhof Wine Cellar offers a warm welcome 14 kilometres outside Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape. Established in 1941, this family-run winery, backed by a dedicated team and loyal partners, boasts a rich history and an impressive annual grape harvest. Despite its success and numerous awards, Koelenhof maintains a humble spirit, offering a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all backgrounds.
Gallery
Koelenhof Gallery
Wine
Koelenhof's winemakers proudly produce four distinct ranges: Koelenhof, Koelenbosch, Stellenbosch 1679, and Stellenbosch Gold. Each range boasts its unique style and characteristics, catering to a variety of preferences. Whether you're seeking easy-drinking everyday wines or elegant, classically styled varieties, Koelenhof has something to tantalize your taste buds.
Dining
While Koelenhof Wine Cellar does not have a restaurant, it does offer Beauty's Famous Roosterkoek. Experience the authentic flavours and unrivalled freshness of Beauty's Roosterkoek. Additionally, it boasts picnic basket options for a memorable day out.
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Wine Tasting & Pairing
Koelenhof keeps wine tasting relaxed and good value, with a standard tasting of five wines of your choice from R80 per person. For something sweeter, you can pair five wines with handmade Belgian chocolates, match four sparkling wines with sweet treats, or try the estate's most popular pairing: six wines with three sorbets and three gelatos. Wine lovers can add a cellar tour on weekday mornings or afternoons, which needs to be booked a day ahead. Kids aren't left out either, with a grape juice tasting served with treats and an activity sheet.
In winter (May to August), a soup-and-roosterkoek pairing makes a cosy lunchtime stop. The tasting room is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, with the last tastings an hour before closing.
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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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