Private Wine Tour in the Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Region from Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Trip Type: Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Drive down the famous coastal Whale Route through Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay then Spend the day tasting heavenly world class wine in the renowned Hemel-en-Aarde valley wine region.
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Drive down the famous coastal Whale Route through Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay then Spend the day tasting heavenly world class wine in the renowned Hemel-en-Aarde valley wine region.Spend an exceptional day exploring the boutique wine producers of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Known for it’s award winning cool climate pinot and chardonnays, this region is a delight to true wine connoisseurs that want to discover the diverse appeal of South African wines.
Make your ascent into the adjacent Hemel-en-Aarde valley, with dramatic mountain landscapes and endless vineyard views. There’s no question why this valley appropriately named “Heaven on Earth” in Afrikaans. This region’s close proximity to the ocean makes it prime for cool climate wines, mainly of a French, German and Northern Italian descent. Wines like pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, mourvedre, chardonnay and even some great bubbles are all produced in this hidden gem of a region. All the wineries here are boutique and small production, but are growing rapidly in terms of a world class recognition.
After stopping at two of the family owned wineries to taste, make your way to Creation Winery. Situated high up the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus, Creation’s vines climb the steep hills of Babylon Toren Mountain to a lofty altitude of 350 metres above sea level. Here they bask in generous sunlight, flourish in 450-million-year-old clay loam soils with decomposed Bokkeveld shale and dance in the cool breezes blowing in from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. You’ll experience one of the most impressive food and wine pairings in South Africa. Known for their award winning pinot noirs and chardonnays, you can see how the perfectly prepared canapés can enhance the unique flavors of the wines. You’ll be taken on both a cellar tour and a guided vineyard tour to experience the unique terroirs firsthand.
Your last stop will be a visit to Domaine Des Dieux, the first and only MCC (sparkling wine) producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde. This small production premium wine estate boasts stunning views of the Valley as you sip on their range of award winning wines. And just when you thought life couldn’t get better, one of the tasting assistants will supply you with some bubbles to do your own sabrage! Sabrage is when you use a large, blunt knife or ‘saber’ to slide over the bottle and pop off the cork with the glass with it. This experience is offered exclusively for Sideways guests and is really not to be missed.
After you’ve sipped and sabraged, your guide will bring you back to your accommodation in Cape Town or Hermanus. This region is one of our personal favorites and we cannot wait to share it with you.
Make your ascent into the adjacent Hemel-en-Aarde valley, with dramatic mountain landscapes and endless vineyard views. There’s no question why this valley appropriately named “Heaven on Earth” in Afrikaans. This region’s close proximity to the ocean makes it prime for cool climate wines, mainly of a French, German and Northern Italian descent. Wines like pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, mourvedre, chardonnay and even some great bubbles are all produced in this hidden gem of a region. All the wineries here are boutique and small production, but are growing rapidly in terms of a world class recognition.
After stopping at two of the family owned wineries to taste, make your way to Creation Winery. Situated high up the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus, Creation’s vines climb the steep hills of Babylon Toren Mountain to a lofty altitude of 350 metres above sea level. Here they bask in generous sunlight, flourish in 450-million-year-old clay loam soils with decomposed Bokkeveld shale and dance in the cool breezes blowing in from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. You’ll experience one of the most impressive food and wine pairings in South Africa. Known for their award winning pinot noirs and chardonnays, you can see how the perfectly prepared canapés can enhance the unique flavors of the wines. You’ll be taken on both a cellar tour and a guided vineyard tour to experience the unique terroirs firsthand.
Your last stop will be a visit to Domaine Des Dieux, the first and only MCC (sparkling wine) producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde. This small production premium wine estate boasts stunning views of the Valley as you sip on their range of award winning wines. And just when you thought life couldn’t get better, one of the tasting assistants will supply you with some bubbles to do your own sabrage! Sabrage is when you use a large, blunt knife or ‘saber’ to slide over the bottle and pop off the cork with the glass with it. This experience is offered exclusively for Sideways guests and is really not to be missed.
After you’ve sipped and sabraged, your guide will bring you back to your accommodation in Cape Town or Hermanus. This region is one of our personal favorites and we cannot wait to share it with you.
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