Stellenbosch Pinotage Wine Estate Adventure

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.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Kanonkop Wine Estate

Kanonkop Wine estate, R44, Elsenburg, Stellenbosch, 7607

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.

2 hours

Stellenbosch University

Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch, 7602

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.

30 minutes

Beyerskloof Tasting Room

R304 Koelenhof Road, Stellenbosch, 7600

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.

1 hour

Lanzerac Wine Estate

No. 1 Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch, 7600

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.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Simonsig

Kromme Rhee Road, , Stellenbosch, 7605

Continue your Pinotage journey at Simonsig, another pioneering estate in the Stellenbosch region. Participate in a guided cellar tour followed by a tasting that includes their Redhill Pinotage, known for its rich and complex flavours.

1 hour