South Africa

Tokara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch – The Tokara Winery offers visitors a fantastic view of the top of the Helshoogte Pass. You can also admire the beautiful mountains along False Bay. Guests enjoy this view with the excellent wines of the estate, which thus offer a taste experience at the highest level. The winery Tokara has a relatively recent history compared to the long tradition of many wineries at the Cape and was not until 1994. At that time, GT

Ferreira bought the farm to first use it as a house to live. However, it quickly became clear that the location was ideal for cultivating fine vines. Meanwhile, the acreages at the winery extend over three different areas. One on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, another in the highlands of Elgin and the last in the valley of Hemel-en-Aarde. From all three areas come completely different wines, but you can always recognize the different characteristics of each terroir. The location on the hills promises optimal ripening conditions for the grapes, because the sun can flood the vineyards in the best way and at the same time the Atlantic wind cools down the grapes, which does not overheat them.

The Delaire Graff Estate winery is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s most historic and prestigious wine region. In 1982, John Platter, a well-known wine critic, bought the winery. Due to the magnificent views, he decided to rename the farm in Delaire Estate, which means something like “directly from heaven”. Today, it is run by jewelry retailer Laurence Graff. The oenologist is Morne Vrey, who has gained sufficient experience abroad in France, New

Zealand and in the Germany (Weinsberg). At the Delaire Graff Winery, the winemakers use the unique terroir with its nutrient-rich soils, the intense sunshine and simultaneous cooling by the Atlantic wind to produce excellent wine. The red wines of Delaire Graff announce big and convince by gentle tannins and a special elegance. Also the white wines are of exceptional quality and are always in a special freshness. For the production of fine wines, the winery Delaire Graff uses the most advanced methods in one of the most spectacular and modern wine cellars in the southern hemisphere. Thus, this South African wine from the Delaire Graff Estate always causes a sensation in international competitions and convinced the jurors year after year a new one.

The winery Avondale is located in the south of Paarl. The Grieves family acquired the traditional estate “Geelblomsvallei” (Valley of Yellow Flowers) in 1997. The farm has existed for about 300 years. Certificates testify that even the former owners were among the pioneers of wine production in Paarl Valley. In 1999, the first wines were produced under the label Avondale. The aim of Avondale is 100% organic farming. Jonathan Grieves calls this path a step back into the future.

He, the youngest son of the family, runs the winery. He relies on “Bio-Logic” for sustainable management, and had the winery certified by the International Organic Accreditation Authority Control Union (Skal) as one of the valley’s first eco-growers. Natural fertilization and environmentally friendly pest control are included. So every season Avondale uses a flock of ducks against the snail invasion. Against worm infestation and mites they use  bacterial destructive agents of natural origin and only act against the respective pest, without causing harm to other organisms. Coccidoxenoidses peminutes, a wasp species, has been keeping the vines free of powdery mildew for a long time. Attention is also paid to energy consumption.

In 2003, an ultramodern wine cellar was inaugurated. It is located three stories deep in a dry riverbed. With a minimum of energy, the harvested grapes gradually go down through the process of wine making. Another concern is the preservation of biodiversity. For some years, the Avondale has been committed to the return of native plants in the countryside on the Cape. The vegetation is used to protect against wind, to protect against the emergence of weeds and as a nitrogen source for the soil. Through their scent and their flowers, the plants lure living things in the vineyard, which fight the parasites in a natural way instead of chemical warfare agents. The estate has 160 hectares of vineyards. Alone eleven different types of soil can be identified, all compositions of sandstone and granite. In the most extreme case, the ground consists of three quarters of stone. On 100 hectares (25 hectares of certified organic wine) currently grow typical Rhône and Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz, Mouvedre, Grenache, Viognier, Rousanne and Chardonnay.

La Motte in Franschhoek is a meeting point of fine arts – the winemaking and high-singing art of Hanneli Rupert, South Africa’s star mezzo-soprano and winery owner Winemaker. Under the direction of winemaker Edmund Terblanche, the La Motte Estate winery will grow 108 hectares prefers Shiraz. Wine stylistics: Inconvenient and elegant: that’s how the La Motte red wines are described.

South African connoisseurs are a household name – and more than that: not only Stuart Pigott is thrilled with the radiant wines of La Motte, and so the La Motte developed with the powerful-gentle Shiraz red wines from insider tip to star winery. Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate also enjoys a high level of international recognition for the quality of its wine tourism offering, and was honored for the fourth time this year as the “Best Food and Wine Matching Experience” in the 2018 edition of the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards.

Haute Cabrière is a traditional winery in the Franschhoek Valley, whose roots date back to 1694. Cabrière is home to South Africa’s prestigious sparkling wine Pierre Jourdan. Achim von Arnim manages the estate since 1982. Cabrière’s underground cellar houses not only a first-class gourmet restaurant and a spectacular visitor cellar, but also a sophisticated cellar technology.

Since 2005 son Takuan von Arnim has started a new generation to fill his father’s big footsteps. And the first years under Takuan’s hands show that Arnims’ wine-making is in the blood. His award-winning sparkling wines are made using the Cap Classique (MCC) Classic Champagne-style bottle fermentation method of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The capricious Pinot Noir grape is the great passion of Arnims and finds excellent conditions on the southwestern slopes of the Franschhoek Pass.

The Constantia Glen wine boutique is located below Constantia Nek, very close to Cape Town. Founded in 1685, the 60-acre farm has been family-owned since the 1960s. Constantia Glen is the oldest wine producer in the region and is known for her fresh white wines and strong, elegant and well-structured reds.

South of Cape Town, in the last barren foothills of the continent, South Africa’s oldest and longest-known winegrowing region is Constantia, where it hardly seems to go on. Nestled in stony hills, the last heights and yet delivered to the two oceans, have made since a few years back a few wineries to reflect the special terroir of the region in their wines. Partly responsible for this is Constantia Glen, perhaps the most ambitious project in the old and yet again revitalized Constantia. For many years in the possession of the Vorarlberg Alexander Waibel, the estate covers 60 hectares, of which 29 are planted with wine, more specifically with the classic grape varieties Bordeaux, which now achieve sensational results in South Africa’s south.

Klein Constantia The founding history goes back a long way. In 1685, the first Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, laid the foundation stone by placing 100,000 vines on the back of the distinctive table mountain above the village of Constantia. In 1716 the farm Constantia is divided into Klein Constantia and Groot (large) Constantia. The present vineyard size of 82 hectares has been reached by replanting since 1982. The modern age began on Klein Constantia in 1979 with the acquishition of the farm by the Jooste family. With the year 1986, the first “Vin de Constance” of the new era was launched and quickly succeeded in building on old successes.

Now, another change of ownership has taken place in 2011, and new investors Zdenek Bakala and Charles Harman endeavor to establish Klein Constantia at the South African Wine Peak. The merger with Anwilka winery in Stellenbosch in 2012 affirms these ambitions, and its founders and shareholders Hubert de Boüard and Bruno Prats are now also on board.

The young Matthew Day has been Chief Winemaker at Klein Constantia since 2009. Despite his youth, he had previously gained rich experience as a winemaker in Europe and Australia. His international basic education is probably one of the main reasons why he was hired. The sweet “Vin de Constance” has made this winery world famous. One of the very first and most famous fans of this nectar, often compared to a mix of Tokaj and Château d’Yquem, was Napoleon Bonaparte. In addition to the Vin de Constance, the other wines need not hide. The white wines are, according to the cool climatic conditions that prevail in the Constantia Valley, fruity, fresh and umwned with a crisp acidity. The red wines are elegant and aromatic.

The Cape Point Vineyards are located on a narrow strip in Noordhoek between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm currents of False Bay. There is a unique maritime climate that is ideal for producing high quality white wines. High above the peninsula, surrounded by the Cape Point nature reserve, the winery is set against a backdrop of stunning panoramas with breathtaking sea views. 

Built on a foundation of innovation and passion, Cape Point Vineyards is committed to protecting the environment while producing its award-winning wines. The talent of Duncan Savage is breathtaking. His creations have already earned 5 Platter stars and numerous 90 plus awards from the Wine Advocates. Cape Point Vineyards is better known for its outstanding white wines and has won numerous national and international awards. These can be traced back to an outstanding terroir, the intense focus on the land and the preservation of classic production methods. In addition, Cape Point Vineyards produces wines in limited quantities and values exclusive quality.

• Travel Insurance
• Additional alcoholic beverages, which are not included in the program
• Other extras or services, which not included in the program
• Tips in restaurants and for the bus drivers, etc.

Tokara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch – The Tokara Winery offers visitors a fantastic view of the top of the Helshoogte Pass. You can also admire the beautiful mountains along False Bay. Guests enjoy this view with the excellent wines of the estate, which thus offer a taste experience at the highest level. The winery Tokara has a relatively recent history compared to the long tradition of many wineries at the Cape and was not until 1994. At that time, GT

Ferreira bought the farm to first use it as a house to live. However, it quickly became clear that the location was ideal for cultivating fine vines. Meanwhile, the acreages at the winery extend over three different areas. One on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, another in the highlands of Elgin and the last in the valley of Hemel-en-Aarde. From all three areas come completely different wines, but you can always recognize the different characteristics of each terroir. The location on the hills promises optimal ripening conditions for the grapes, because the sun can flood the vineyards in the best way and at the same time the Atlantic wind cools down the grapes, which does not overheat them.

The Delaire Graff Estate winery is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s most historic and prestigious wine region. In 1982, John Platter, a well-known wine critic, bought the winery. Due to the magnificent views, he decided to rename the farm in Delaire Estate, which means something like “directly from heaven”. Today, it is run by jewelry retailer Laurence Graff. The oenologist is Morne Vrey, who has gained sufficient experience abroad in France, New

Zealand and in the Germany (Weinsberg). At the Delaire Graff Winery, the winemakers use the unique terroir with its nutrient-rich soils, the intense sunshine and simultaneous cooling by the Atlantic wind to produce excellent wine. The red wines of Delaire Graff announce big and convince by gentle tannins and a special elegance. Also the white wines are of exceptional quality and are always in a special freshness. For the production of fine wines, the winery Delaire Graff uses the most advanced methods in one of the most spectacular and modern wine cellars in the southern hemisphere. Thus, this South African wine from the Delaire Graff Estate always causes a sensation in international competitions and convinced the jurors year after year a new one.

The winery Avondale is located in the south of Paarl. The Grieves family acquired the traditional estate “Geelblomsvallei” (Valley of Yellow Flowers) in 1997. The farm has existed for about 300 years. Certificates testify that even the former owners were among the pioneers of wine production in Paarl Valley. In 1999, the first wines were produced under the label Avondale. The aim of Avondale is 100% organic farming. Jonathan Grieves calls this path a step back into the future.

He, the youngest son of the family, runs the winery. He relies on “Bio-Logic” for sustainable management, and had the winery certified by the International Organic Accreditation Authority Control Union (Skal) as one of the valley’s first eco-growers. Natural fertilization and environmentally friendly pest control are included. So every season Avondale uses a flock of ducks against the snail invasion. Against worm infestation and mites they use  bacterial destructive agents of natural origin and only act against the respective pest, without causing harm to other organisms. Coccidoxenoidses peminutes, a wasp species, has been keeping the vines free of powdery mildew for a long time. Attention is also paid to energy consumption.

In 2003, an ultramodern wine cellar was inaugurated. It is located three stories deep in a dry riverbed. With a minimum of energy, the harvested grapes gradually go down through the process of wine making. Another concern is the preservation of biodiversity. For some years, the Avondale has been committed to the return of native plants in the countryside on the Cape. The vegetation is used to protect against wind, to protect against the emergence of weeds and as a nitrogen source for the soil. Through their scent and their flowers, the plants lure living things in the vineyard, which fight the parasites in a natural way instead of chemical warfare agents. The estate has 160 hectares of vineyards. Alone eleven different types of soil can be identified, all compositions of sandstone and granite. In the most extreme case, the ground consists of three quarters of stone. On 100 hectares (25 hectares of certified organic wine) currently grow typical Rhône and Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz, Mouvedre, Grenache, Viognier, Rousanne and Chardonnay.

La Motte in Franschhoek is a meeting point of fine arts – the winemaking and high-singing art of Hanneli Rupert, South Africa’s star mezzo-soprano and winery owner Winemaker. Under the direction of winemaker Edmund Terblanche, the La Motte Estate winery will grow 108 hectares prefers Shiraz. Wine stylistics: Inconvenient and elegant: that’s how the La Motte red wines are described.

South African connoisseurs are a household name – and more than that: not only Stuart Pigott is thrilled with the radiant wines of La Motte, and so the La Motte developed with the powerful-gentle Shiraz red wines from insider tip to star winery. Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate also enjoys a high level of international recognition for the quality of its wine tourism offering, and was honored for the fourth time this year as the “Best Food and Wine Matching Experience” in the 2018 edition of the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards.

Haute Cabrière is a traditional winery in the Franschhoek Valley, whose roots date back to 1694. Cabrière is home to South Africa’s prestigious sparkling wine Pierre Jourdan. Achim von Arnim manages the estate since 1982. Cabrière’s underground cellar houses not only a first-class gourmet restaurant and a spectacular visitor cellar, but also a sophisticated cellar technology.

Since 2005 son Takuan von Arnim has started a new generation to fill his father’s big footsteps. And the first years under Takuan’s hands show that Arnims’ wine-making is in the blood. His award-winning sparkling wines are made using the Cap Classique (MCC) Classic Champagne-style bottle fermentation method of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The capricious Pinot Noir grape is the great passion of Arnims and finds excellent conditions on the southwestern slopes of the Franschhoek Pass.

The Constantia Glen wine boutique is located below Constantia Nek, very close to Cape Town. Founded in 1685, the 60-acre farm has been family-owned since the 1960s. Constantia Glen is the oldest wine producer in the region and is known for her fresh white wines and strong, elegant and well-structured reds.

South of Cape Town, in the last barren foothills of the continent, South Africa’s oldest and longest-known winegrowing region is Constantia, where it hardly seems to go on. Nestled in stony hills, the last heights and yet delivered to the two oceans, have made since a few years back a few wineries to reflect the special terroir of the region in their wines. Partly responsible for this is Constantia Glen, perhaps the most ambitious project in the old and yet again revitalized Constantia. For many years in the possession of the Vorarlberg Alexander Waibel, the estate covers 60 hectares, of which 29 are planted with wine, more specifically with the classic grape varieties Bordeaux, which now achieve sensational results in South Africa’s south.

Klein Constantia The founding history goes back a long way. In 1685, the first Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, laid the foundation stone by placing 100,000 vines on the back of the distinctive table mountain above the village of Constantia. In 1716 the farm Constantia is divided into Klein Constantia and Groot (large) Constantia. The present vineyard size of 82 hectares has been reached by replanting since 1982. The modern age began on Klein Constantia in 1979 with the acquishition of the farm by the Jooste family. With the year 1986, the first “Vin de Constance” of the new era was launched and quickly succeeded in building on old successes.

Now, another change of ownership has taken place in 2011, and new investors Zdenek Bakala and Charles Harman endeavor to establish Klein Constantia at the South African Wine Peak. The merger with Anwilka winery in Stellenbosch in 2012 affirms these ambitions, and its founders and shareholders Hubert de Boüard and Bruno Prats are now also on board.

The young Matthew Day has been Chief Winemaker at Klein Constantia since 2009. Despite his youth, he had previously gained rich experience as a winemaker in Europe and Australia. His international basic education is probably one of the main reasons why he was hired. The sweet “Vin de Constance” has made this winery world famous. One of the very first and most famous fans of this nectar, often compared to a mix of Tokaj and Château d’Yquem, was Napoleon Bonaparte. In addition to the Vin de Constance, the other wines need not hide. The white wines are, according to the cool climatic conditions that prevail in the Constantia Valley, fruity, fresh and umwned with a crisp acidity. The red wines are elegant and aromatic.

The Cape Point Vineyards are located on a narrow strip in Noordhoek between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm currents of False Bay. There is a unique maritime climate that is ideal for producing high quality white wines. High above the peninsula, surrounded by the Cape Point nature reserve, the winery is set against a backdrop of stunning panoramas with breathtaking sea views. 

Built on a foundation of innovation and passion, Cape Point Vineyards is committed to protecting the environment while producing its award-winning wines. The talent of Duncan Savage is breathtaking. His creations have already earned 5 Platter stars and numerous 90 plus awards from the Wine Advocates. Cape Point Vineyards is better known for its outstanding white wines and has won numerous national and international awards. These can be traced back to an outstanding terroir, the intense focus on the land and the preservation of classic production methods. In addition, Cape Point Vineyards produces wines in limited quantities and values exclusive quality.

• Travel Insurance
• Additional alcoholic beverages, which are not included in the program
• Other extras or services, which not included in the program
• Tips in restaurants and for the bus drivers, etc.