Hermanus
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (translates to - Heaven and Earth Valley) is fast becoming the region’s “must do” wine destination thanks to the variety of excellent cellars and restaurants dotted along the road to Caledon within easy reach from the R43.
The valley not only offers the opportunity to taste some of the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the country but also some of the most spectacular settings and glorious views. Take a meander up the road and soak up the natural beauty of the tree-lined river, the towering peaks of Babylonstoring and the Raed na Gael mountains, the exquisite fynbos and the neat rows of vineyards. It is soul food.
And, of course, stop to taste the wines! The Valley may be known in the wine world for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but there is no lack of innovation – many new cultivars and award winning blends are coming from this area, all backed by the fresh, young energy of a new generation of winemakers. From single varietals to complex blends, the wines are terroir driven and attention to quality is paramount.
Every great wine deserves a delicious meal to complement it and the valley offers a variety of options, from food pairings, food
and wine markets, to picnics, light luncheons and sophisticated cuisine. Plan on spending time here...
The valley not only offers the opportunity to taste some of the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the country but also some of the most spectacular settings and glorious views. Take a meander up the road and soak up the natural beauty of the tree-lined river, the towering peaks of Babylonstoring and the Raed na Gael mountains, the exquisite fynbos and the neat rows of vineyards. It is soul food.
And, of course, stop to taste the wines! The Valley may be known in the wine world for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but there is no lack of innovation – many new cultivars and award winning blends are coming from this area, all backed by the fresh, young energy of a new generation of winemakers. From single varietals to complex blends, the wines are terroir driven and attention to quality is paramount.
Every great wine deserves a delicious meal to complement it and the valley offers a variety of options, from food pairings, food
and wine markets, to picnics, light luncheons and sophisticated cuisine. Plan on spending time here...
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WINE VILLAGE
data/One of the country’s best wine shops is the first – and last – stop on the route up the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, giving wine lovers a one-stop indulgence in wine browsing and tasting in an atmosphere of serene bliss.....
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WINE & COMPANY
Wine and Company offers an impressive range of the country’s finest wines, as well as boasting a great selection of French Champagnes and cheeses together with a small variety of imported wines. Jaci supplies restaurants, hotels,....
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SUMARIDGE WINES
The Bellingham Turner family are the proud owners of this beautiful wine estate, whose reputation for producing exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is being firmly established by winemaker, Gavin Patterson. The most spectacular sea....
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SPOOKFONTEIN WINES
Spirit of the Valley.
Legend has it that in the flowing waters of the natural spring (“spookfontein”) one can see a spirit or ghost… We are a boutique, hands-on winery, very much red Bordeaux variety orientated, and....
READ MORELegend has it that in the flowing waters of the natural spring (“spookfontein”) one can see a spirit or ghost… We are a boutique, hands-on winery, very much red Bordeaux variety orientated, and....
NEWTON JOHNSON
Newton Johnson is a family vineyard lying in the heart of the picturesque Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley ward, near Hermanus. Our valley has become one of the premier wine domains in South Africa, and after 12 years we are reputed....
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MOUNT BABYLON
South Africa, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus are all unique destinations. Mount Babylon is situated in the Walker Bay area (Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge) on the Hemel-en-Aarde road from Hermanus. It produces world class wines.READ MORE
LA VIERGE WINE ESTATE
The name, French for "The Virgin", alludes mainly to the new cellar, virgin soils chosen for planting and the first methode cap classique (MCC) to be released in the Hemel en Aarde Valley. Winemaker Marc van Halderen and....
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HERMANUS-PIETERSFONTEIN
Hermanuspietersfontein, once the original name of the village founded in 1855, is now the name of the home of Monsieur Sauvignon Blanc, winemaker Bartho Eksteen. Wine names like Kleinboet, Bloos, Die Martha, Posmeester and Swartskaap are....
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CREATION
When arriving at Creation in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, it is hard to believe that less than six years ago, this trendsetting wine farm was a wilderness, never planted with vines before. Today undulating vineyards flourish under the....
BOUCHARD FINLAYSON
The Bouchard Finlayson winery remains a leader in producing world class Pinot noir wines from South Africa. Growing on the slopes of Galpin Peak in the Walker Bay region, repeated vintages of this pathblazing wine continue to reflect a....
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WHALEHAVEN WINE CELLAR
Whalehaven is a boutique Hermanus cellar situated at the entrance to the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. A visit to Whalehaven will most likely be the first or last stop when touring the area, so make sure to leave enough time to sample the vast....
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JAKOBS VINEYARDS
Passion, excellence and simplicity, are the three principles on which this small family owned vineyard and wine making concern in the newly established ward of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, was founded and by which its operations are guided.READ MORE
WINE FARMS IN THE AREA
Bouchard Finlayson
Creation Wines
Hermanuspietersfontein
Jakob\'s Vineyards
La Vierge
Mount Babylon
Newton Johnson
Spookfontein
Sumaridge
Whalehaven/Idiom
Wine Village
Wine and Company
Creation Wines
Hermanuspietersfontein
Jakob\'s Vineyards
La Vierge
Mount Babylon
Newton Johnson
Spookfontein
Sumaridge
Whalehaven/Idiom
Wine Village
Wine and Company
