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
Principal cultivars
Price sheets & menus
Wine Lists & Menus
Download the latest wine lists and menus from Tokara Wine Farm.
The inside track
The estate
High on the slopes of the Simonsberg, family-owned Tokara is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, estate-pressed olive oil, sculpture garden and sweeping views to False Bay and Table Mountain.
Tokara takes its name from the founders' children, Thomas and Kara, and planted its first Cabernet Sauvignon vines in 1996. The family-owned estate sits on the upper slopes of the Simonsberg above the Banghoek Valley, with views over Stellenbosch to False Bay and Table Mountain. Olive groves of Tuscan varieties grow alongside the vineyards.
Gallery
Tokara Wine Farm Gallery
Wine
Tokara focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc across three ranges. The Premium Collection blends fruit from several sites, the Reserve Collection comes from single vineyards, and the Director's Reserve wines are made from the estate's best parcels.
Dining
Tokara Restaurant, led by chef Carolize Coetzee, serves contemporary dishes built on local and farm produce. For something more casual, the Tokara Delicatessen offers a seasonal bistro menu, pizzas and coffee, with a children's playground and a shop stocked with the estate's olive oil.
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Wine & Olive Oil Tasting
In the Wine Tasting Lounge, wine ambassadors guide guests through the three ranges. Tokara's cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, made in a boutique mill beside the Delicatessen, can be tasted too. Booking is recommended.
Art & Gardens
Curated contemporary art fills the winery's gallery, and a sculpture garden leads to walks between the olive groves and vineyards.
Family Visits
The Delicatessen is child-friendly, with a playground beside the outdoor tables, making Tokara an easy stop with children.
Weddings & Functions
Tokara hosts weddings and functions with mountain and valley views. Contact Wine in the Cape for venue details and quotes.
Tasting details
Tastings from R110 per person
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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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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