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Ultimate Pinotage Wine Tour
Ultimate Pinotage Wine Tour
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Experience the best of South Africa’s signature varietal, Pinotage, with this curated tour through renowned Pinotage-producing estates in the Cape Winelands. This full-day tour offers a blend of education, tasting, and relaxation, exploring the history, craftsmanship, and unique flavours of Pinotage, with an added educational stop at Stellenbosch University.
Our Ultimate Pinotage Wine Tour offers a unique experience, showcasing the best of this iconic South African grape variety. From world-class vineyards to intimate wine tastings, this tour is a must for any wine enthusiast.
Pinotage Wine Tour Itinerary
Our Ultimate Pinotage Wine Tour offers a unique experience, showcasing the best of this iconic South African grape variety. From world-class vineyards to intimate wine tastings, this tour is a must for any wine enthusiast.
- Educational Session: Visit Stellenbosch University, where you’ll learn about the father of Pinotage, Professor Abraham Izak Perold, who created the varietal in 1925. A brief lecture will be given on his work, his legacy in the South African wine industry, and how Stellenbosch University played a role in developing and promoting Pinotage.
- Tour and Tasting: Continue your journey at Bellevue Wine Estate, where the original Pinotage vineyard was planted in 1953. Enjoy a cellar tour and a tasting of their award-winning Pinotage range, including the Bellevue Pinotage 1953, crafted from the original vines.
- Highlight: Walk through the legendary vineyard where Pinotage truly took root.
- Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the Lanzerac Deli, paired with a glass of their signature Pinotage Rosé. This historic estate is where the world’s first bottled Pinotage was produced.
- Tour and Tasting: After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through Lanzerac’s picturesque vineyards and conclude with a tasting of their premium Pinotage range in the historic tasting room.
- Highlight: The Pinotage Ice Cream, a unique treat available at the deli.
- Tour and Tasting: Next, visit Beyerskloof, where you’ll meet the “King of Pinotage,” Beyers Truter. Enjoy a guided tour and a tasting session that showcases the estate’s range of Pinotage wines, from their easy-drinking Pinotage Reserve to the exclusive Diesel Pinotage.
- Highlight: The Diesel Pinotage, named after the winemaker’s beloved dog, is a must-try.
- Tour and Tasting: Begin at the legendary Kanonkop Estate, known as the “Home of Pinotage.” Enjoy a guided tour of their vineyards and cellars, learning about the history of Pinotage and Kanonkop’s pioneering role in its development. Follow up with a tasting session featuring their award-winning Pinotage wines, including the iconic Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage.
- Accommodation Option: Stay at the luxurious Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, offering world-class amenities, spa treatments, and a serene setting.
Included
- 09:00 pick up from your hotel
- Guided, private transport to the wine regions
- Four wine estates
- All tastings + pairings
- Guided Cellar & vineyard tour
- 17:30 drop off at your hotel
Excluded
- Additional food and beverages
- Other activities not mentioned above
- Any purchases at the establishments
- Gratuities and guide tips
- Lunch
Important Notes
Tour operates Mondays to Sundays.
Tour duration from 09:00-17:30.
(Subject to availability of the estates).
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