Western Cape Wine Estate
Mooiplaas Wine Estate
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At a glance
Region
Stellenbosch
Established
1806
From Cape Town
41 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
The inside track
The estate
Mooiplaas Wine Estate is a historic family-owned farm and private nature reserve in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, offering artisanal wines, picnics, and hiking trails.
Established in 1806, Mooiplaas Wine Estate features a Cape Dutch manor house that is a national monument and a rustic tasting room in a converted stable. The estate is managed by the Roos family, who combine traditional winemaking with a strong commitment to conservation through their 70-hectare private nature reserve. Visitors can enjoy a range of environmentally friendly wines, gourmet picnics, and overnight stays in the historic manor house.
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About
Tasting details
Mooiplaas produces elegant, characterful wines. Cellar master Louis Roos follows traditional methods including wild-yeast fermentation, minimal filtration, and ageing in small oak barrels. Grapes are grown using biodiversity principles. Viticulturist Tielman Roos has farmed the land since 1980, producing balanced, vibrant wines that reflect the estate's terroir. There is no formal restaurant, but the estate offers garden picnics overlooking the vineyards. Gourmet picnics and cheese platters are available to order.
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Stay at Mooiplaas Wine Estate
Three self-catering units—Spaarkamer, Voorkamer, and Vrijkamer—in the historic Cape Dutch Manor House, with antique furniture, equipped kitchens, private braai areas, and white linens. Guests can hike, mountain-bike, taste wine, and order gourmet picnics or cheese platters.
Explore accommodation at Mooiplaas Wine EstateAccommodation
Spaarkamer
Features
- self-catering in historic Cape Dutch Manor House
- antique furniture
- equipped kitchen
- private braai area
- white linens
Rates on request
Voorkamer
Features
- self-catering in historic Cape Dutch Manor House
- antique furniture
- equipped kitchen
- private braai area
- white linens
Rates on request
Vrijkamer
Features
- self-catering in historic Cape Dutch Manor House
- antique furniture
- equipped kitchen
- private braai area
- white linens
Rates on request
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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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