Western Cape Wine Estate
Tokara Wine Farm
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At a glance
Region
Stellenbosch
Established
1997
From Cape Town
46 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
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The inside track
The estate
Perched on the Helshoogte Pass, Tokara offers world-class wines, estate-grown olive oils, and contemporary cuisine with panoramic views of Stellenbosch and False Bay.
Tokara Wine Estate is a premier destination in the Stellenbosch wine region, celebrated for its modern architecture and commitment to quality. Visitors can enjoy guided wine and olive oil tastings, explore the curated sculpture garden and art gallery, or dine at the acclaimed Tokara Restaurant. With its stunning location overlooking the Banghoek Valley, the estate provides a sophisticated yet welcoming experience for all guests.
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Tasting details
Indulge in exclusive wine tastings guided by knowledgeable ambassadors at Tokara's architecturally designed wine-tasting lounge. Explore various wine ranges, sample the XO Potstill Brandy, or savour a glass of Telos, the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Cabernet, all while enjoying unrivalled views over False Bay to Table Mountain.
Our Visit
· September 2026We visited Tokara Wine Farm
A seriously impressive, modern estate with an industrial edge. Walking in, you can see through to the cellar and its stainless steel tanks. Panoramic glass windows look out over vineyards rolling in every direction. There's beautiful art on the walls, two huge fireplaces sit side by side, and on a warm day the windows open to let the breeze through. Tokara is known for its Director's Reserve wines, its art collection and its olive oil.
Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Very mineral on the nose, with plenty of minerality on the palate too. It has a lovely, well-rounded structure and is a really lovely wine to drink.
Reserve Collection Chardonnay
A lovely, well-structured flavour profile with a fine, mouth-filling finish. Like the Sauvignon Blanc, it's a very delicious wine.
Reserve Collection Syrah
It's heavy on dark fruit from the first sip, but incredibly delicious. It's very well rounded with a beautifully smooth finish, a magnificent wine.
Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
StandoutDark fruit comes through at the start, then it turns wonderfully soft and velvety. That smoothness comes from removing the pips before the skins are soaked in the juice. It's my personal favourite and worth the visit on its own.
Come for the Cabernet and the breathtaking views, and if you're visiting in winter, grab a seat by the fireplaces. It's easily one of my favourite wine estates in the Cape.
Tasting notes reflect the vintage tasted and may not represent current releases.
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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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