Vergelegen Wine Estate
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Amazing food options served in astonishing scenery ...
Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class Estate.
Vergelegen Estate offers three very different dining experiences, but each has a relentless focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality.
Cabernet & Carne at Vergelegen
Explore the farm to find our newest destination pop-up, Cabernet & Carne. Set in a rustic field cottage on the outskirts of the arboretum, Cabernet & Carne will inspire your senses and lift your spirits. Our small set menu combines tasty seasonal and heritage dishes with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. A curated list of Vergelegen red and white wines, winter liqueurs and other favourites are available to order to accompany the menu.
Join us in this magical place set amongst the trees, and enjoy delicious hearty dishes and Vergelegen wines.
View the Menu HERE
Operating Hours: Lunch Wed-Sun 12h00-17h00 (Kitchen Closes At 15H30)
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Stables at Vergelegen
Enjoy a relaxed dining experience at the Stables at Vergelegen. Classic, with a modern twist, the ‘bistro’ style restaurant offers a varied, contemporary menu of simple, but visually delectable dishes for a warm and family-friendly dining experience.
Whilst sipping on award-winning wines, enjoy breath-taking views of the Hottentots Holland mountain range and soak up the creative juices of the varied and eclectic local artists whose artworks adorn the walls.
Should you wish to host your corporate dinner, birthday, anniversary, or wedding reception celebration at Stables restaurant, please enquire for our functions brochure.
View the Menu HERE
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 08h30-17h00 | Kitchen closes at 15h30.
Rose Terrace Tea Room at Vergelegen
The Rose Terrace Tea Room is located beside a glorious rose garden, where hundreds of fragrant rose bushes create a serene, scented atmosphere. Satisfy sweet cravings with an ever-changing range of cakes, from traditional favourites to one-of-a-kind creations. The menu also includes delicious savouries such as pies and quiches. The Rose Terrace is the perfect choice for a relaxed gathering of friends, or a soothing solo retreat. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, no bookings.
We also cater for intimate functions at Rose Terrace Tea Room. For more information email functions@vergelegen.co.za.
Picnic at Vergelegen
Vergelegen’s mystic camphor forest is the setting for a luxury, “white tablecloth” picnic. It offers an opportunity for both intimate as well as family and friend gatherings in a beautifully shaded and tranquil camphor forest, descendants of the original camphor trees, planted by Van der Stel in the 1700’s.
The word picnic consists of ‘pic’ meaning to pick at food, and ‘nic’ referring to something small. So, we have given you a superb selection of small things to pick at to please the palate and the senses.
Operating Hours: Open Mondays to Sundays; 12h15-13h30 for collection of picnic baskets (Nov-Apr) | Closes at 16h30
Reservations essential (at least 24 hours in advance)
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- Cuisine : Bakery / Patisserie, Bistro, Burgers, Coffee Shop, Contemporary, Country, Grills, Light Meals, Pizza, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Ambience : Country, Romantic, Upmarket, Wine Farm
- Dress : Smart/Casual
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Drive through the vineyards to the multiple level, gravity flow cellar. Designed by French architects in a manner that combines the old with the new, the cellar provides majestic views of the surrounding valley offering visitors the opportunity of understanding the extent of Van der Stel’s vision in current times, as well as experiencing the cellar firsthand.
Cellar Tour Highlights:
- Vineyard overview
- Gravitational flow cellar
- Underground barrel vault
- Extensive 360 degree views of False Bay and Hottentots Holland Mountain range from the cellar roof
PLEASE NOTE:- This is a guided tour in a designated Vergelegen vehicle
- Tour groups by prior arrangement only
- Tour buses/coaches will be received by prior arrangement only
- No children under the age of 12 permitted to join the Cellar tour, due to our safety regulations
Bookings (24 hours in advance) are essential.
For Further information visit our website HERE
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An exciting new tour offering at Vergelegen to showcase the culmination of 20 years of ongoing commitment to sustainability and rehabilitation. We start off the Environmental excursion through the Vergelegen arboretum and biodiversity nature reserve, with possible sightings of Nguni cattle, Bontebok, Rau-Quagga & Eland antelope that are part of an ongoing doctoral thesis in conjunction with CTEET (Cape Town Environmental Education Trust). Smaller species of animals as well as birds are also often seen on the tour.
Environmental Tour Highlights:
- An overview of the Estate and sustainability initiatives (water plant, solar project, breeding projects)
- Vergelegen Nature Reserve (2018)
- Bontebok (antelope)
- Nguni Cattle, Eland, Rau-Quagga and other smaller species
- Indigenous Fynbos
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a guided tour in a designated Vergelegen vehicle
- The tour is weather permitting, please contact the Wine Tasting Centre (021 847 2122)
- Tour groups by prior arrangement only
- Tour buses/coaches will be received by prior arrangement only
Bookings (24 hours in advance) are essential.
For Further information visit our website HERE
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Experience the Vergelegen Cultural Heritage and Gardens first-hand, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide.
Vergelegen was declared a Provincial Heritage Site in 2019 and has been nominated as a World Heritage Site. The Estate reflects an authentic depiction of Cape Cultural Heritage, in addition to 17 themed gardens that are intricately interwoven in the Cape Cultural existence.
Tour Highlights:
- Led by insightful and passionate guides, the highlights will include:
- 200 year old library including a catalogued 4500 book collection
- 300 year old Cape Dutch Homestead, refurbished to reflect the layered historicism
- Trees of significance including the majestic Camphor Trees that were declared National Monuments in 1942
- Magnificent themed gardens
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a walking tour
- The tour is weather permitting, please contact the Wine Tasting Centre (021 847 2122)
- Tour groups by prior arrangement only
- Tour buses / coaches will be received by prior arrangement only
Bookings (24 hours in advance) are essential.
For Further information visit our website HERE
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Welcome to our tasting room! We have a selection of incredible wines to taste, each presented by one of our passionate Vergelegen wine ambassadors.
Our wine tasting hours are Monday to Sunday from 10h00 to 16h15. We are open for wine sales from 08h30 to 17h00 every day of the week.
Learn more HERE
Buy our wines online HERE
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Our final Full Moon Dinners at Cabernet & Carne are just around the corner on September 20 & 21!
Join us for a magical evening in our rustic field cottage, where you’ll enjoy a delightful set menu and admire sweeping mountain views. With only 40 seats available, this is your chance to experience an intimate and authentic dining event.
Dates: September 20 & 21
Time: 18h00
Price: R495 per personDon’t miss out on this unique winter dining experience!
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We are thrilled to introduce a new curated selection at our tasting room – the Artisanal Cheese Board, expertly selected to pair beautifully with the Vergelegen wine range.
Priced at R295 and perfect for two, this elegant platter includes:
- Kleinrivier Gruberg: A flagship brushed-rind cheese with deep, rustic earthy notes.
- Belnori Phantom Forest:A unique ash-encased mould-ripened goat’s cheese with a salty finish and soft texture.
- Black Barrel Boerenkaas: A rich, full-fat cheese with a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors.
- Locally-made Pancetta: Delicately flavored and aromatic.
Each board is served with handmade seeded melba toast, Vergelegen green olive tapenade, and green fig preserve, ensuring a sophisticated tasting experience.
Visit our tasting room and share your wine journey with us!
