Things to do in Elgin, Western Cape: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

June 26, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best top things to do in Elgin, South Africa including Almenkerk Wine Estate, Oneiric Wines, Elgin Vintners, Elgin Ridge Wines, Oak Valley Estate, South Hill, The Vineyards, Highlands Road Estate, Charles Fox Wine Estate, Ross Gower Wines.
Restaurants in Elgin

1. Almenkerk Wine Estate

Viljoenshoop Road 50, Elgin 7160 South Africa +27 21 848 9844 [email protected] http://www.almenkerk.co.za
Excellent
90%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 67 reviews

Almenkerk Wine Estate

Almenkerk Wine Estate, in the cool Elgin Valley, is a real Family Estate; owned by the van Almenkerk Family and run by Natalie & Joris van Almenkerk. While Joris makes the wine - award winning wine -, Natalie does everything from sales & Marketing, PR and admin. Patriarch Joep helps out with sales, especially in his new restaurant De Brasserie in Strand, and acts as a mentor to the business side. Sisters Lieselotte & Annelies help with sales, tasting room and - of course - harvest (while juggling their studies and boyfriends). Next to that, we have a dedicated group of family & friends, local and overseas, who come out to help us during crunch time. Most importantly, though, do come visit us! Visitors to the Estate and our tasting room are increasing and - possible more importantly - returning to taste and buy some more. Life is beautiful on Almenkerk Wine Estate. We've been winning awards and medals. Some of them even for our cellar architecture! In any event, we consider our wines to be a form of liquid architecture.

Reviewed By Lotter_karen

We stumbled across this hidden gem in the Grabouw Winelands Area. Wow, what an experience! The staff are super friendly and know their product. The views of the valley are breathtaking and the wine is excellent! Well worth the trip out!

2. Oneiric Wines

76 Highlands Road, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 71 481 9560 [email protected] http://www.oneiric.co.za
Excellent
98%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 40 reviews

Oneiric Wines

Oneiric: the exquisite wine farm tucked away in the Kogelberg Biosphere, in Elgin, Western Cape. Surrounded by trout dams, an array of fauna & flora (2000 indigenous trees were planted, along with plants typical of the area) attract an assortment of bird life. Releasing its 2009 vintage in 2013 to rave reviews. With ratings in their 90’s, Oneiric has fast become one of South Africa’s finest wineries.

Reviewed By dales-10

We landed up at Oneiric on old years day by chance as we happened to see they were open. We got there early and came across Hanneka. We were travelling with our little puppy and she was so accommodating. The wines were great and we had a fantastic relaxing afternoon.

3. Elgin Vintners

Appletiser Road, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 21 848 9587 [email protected] http://www.elginvintners.co.za
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners award winning wines has recently opened the beautiful renovated Victorian style Ridgelands Homestead as Elgin Vintners Manor House. Wrapped by orchards, picturesque vineyards and sloping pasture this wonderful historic home has 3 luxury en suite bedrooms and a family wing with 2 luxury bedrooms sharing a bathroom and is also available as a function venue. Guests can enjoy the beautiful farm, take the walking trails along the Palmiet River or relax in the English country garden next to the swimming pool. Vineyard tours and wine tastings are also available to do on the farm while visiting.

4. Elgin Ridge Wines

Appletiser Road, Elgin 7801 South Africa +27 21 846 8060 [email protected] http://www.elginridge.com
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Elgin Ridge Wines

5. Oak Valley Estate

Oak Avenue, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 21 859 2510 [email protected] http://www.oakvalleywines.co.za
Excellent
51%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Oak Valley Estate

Established in 1898 by Sir Antonie Viljoen, this magnificent 1786ha family estate is one of the pioneering farms in the country. In 1908 a wine cellar was built, but was sadly mothballed during the Second World War when fruit was in greater demand. New vineyards were established in 1985, followed by the release of our much-acclaimed maiden vintage in 2003. With vineyards located on mountain slopes over 450m above sea level, ripening occurs slowly and vines bear ultra-low tonnages.The Fruit Division at Oak Valley today consists of 350 hectares of apple and pear orchards with 70% planted to apples and 30% to pears. The Greenhouse Division covers over 17 hectares of greenhouse and shadehouse cutflowers, the largest in the Western Cape, with the speciality crop being Chrysanthemums for the local and export market.Mountain biking has become a major attraction, with our trails rated as some of the best single track in the country. On a typical summer weekend, Oak Valley attracts up to 150 mountain bikers and theirsupporters.The Pool Room Restaurant at Oak Valley is a tourism destination in its own right. The menu is simple, focussing mainly on Oak Valley’s meat products, grass-fed beef and acorn-fed pork, along with a range of dry-cured meats (or charcuterie) crafted in an on-farm curing facility.

Reviewed By T8074EVandrewg

The Melting Pot at the Pool Room just opened, Tapas style generous portions, sampled all 9 offerings, faultless, one of the best meals I've had for ages.

6. South Hill, The Vineyards

113 The Valley Road, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 21 844 0888 [email protected] http://www.southhill.co.za
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

South Hill, The Vineyards

7. Highlands Road Estate

75 Highlands Road, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 71 271 0161 [email protected] http://www.highlandsroadestate.co.za
Excellent
43%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Highlands Road Estate

Reviewed By dales-10

Great place and setting. The wines were fantastic and you can see why they have won so many awards. Was lovely to meet the winemaker. Well done Vanessa

8. Charles Fox Wine Estate

89 Valley Road, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 82 569 2965 http://www.charlesfox.co.za
Excellent
58%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Charles Fox Wine Estate

Cap classique wine specialists

9. Ross Gower Wines

Glen Stuart 114, The Valley Rd, Elgin 7180 South Africa +27 21 844 0197 http://www.rgw.co.za/page/ross_gower_wines

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