- Morgenster Wine Farm and Olive Estate - Savour the rich history and fine wines on offer at what is known as the gateway to the Cape Winelands: the Helderberg - one of the oldest wine growing regions in the country - on a journey to uncover the same beauty that captured the hearts of the Dutch settlers some 300 years ago.
Begin with a light and innovative pairing of three of Morgenster’s wines with their award-winning extra-virgin olive oil. While this may be a more widely accepted pairing nowadays, Mongenster was the pioneer of this type of pairing in South Africa in the 1990s. At the time there were only 100 hectares of olive trees used for olive oil in the entire country.. Today, you can reap the benefit as you unpack the flavour notes of one of the world’s best olive oils with balsamic vinegar, olive pastes and olives to compliment the wine.
- Private transfers to included tour highlights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local English-speaking professional tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Complimentary bottled water
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Summer picnic or lunch at Vergelegen - from R300 pp
- Gratuities
Tucked away on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland mountain range is a small pocket of wine estates that are often overlooked. This journey sets out to uncover these hidden gems of the Helderberg, on the fringe of the Stellenbosch Winelands, as your senses are delighted with vast beauty, sensational tastes and fascinating tales of old.
‘Helderberg’ quite literally means ‘mountains with a clear view’ and on a cloud-free day, you’ll enjoy panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. Set out on an historic yet innovative wine adventure to discover the view from above and taste the fresh flavours of the Helderberg region. From a wine and olive oil pairing at Morgenster winery to Lourensford’s wine with decadent chocolate pairing, a summer picnic lunch beneath 300 year old trees at Vergelegen and end with a wine with a view finale at Waterkloof.
- Must be 18 years and older for wine tasting
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wine tasting or wine pairings are not included for kids under the legal drinking age of 18 years. Meals and drinks for children are for the adult’s account.
- Alternative wine estates may be selected upon request
- Restaurant bookings may be required and paid for in advance
- Pairing flavours may vary upon season. Photos and pairing flavours are only mentioned as serving suggestions
- This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes of the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary, and cost estimate if there are any additional changes.
- The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
- Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
- If some wines, farm or wine pairing options are unavailable during certain times of the week or season, we reserve the right to offer a similar type or value alternative.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
