Hermanus Hemel en Aarde Valley

Overview

Hamilton Russell
Ataraxia Creation
Newton Johnson

 

  • 1 day
  • Fully-guided
  • Western Cape

 

Included:
  • Pick up & drop off in Cape Town & Transport in air conditioned vehicle
  • All tasting fees as per itinerary
  • 6 Course lunch (food & wine pairing)
  • Professional Tour Guide

Tour Itinerary

Duration: Full day tour, approximately 8 hours

Pick up at 09:30 from Cape Town

 

  • Hamilton Russell Vineyards:
    One of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea , pioneered viticulture and winemaking in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus.
    – Standard Tasting (4 wines)

 

  • Ataraxia:
    Greek for “a serene state of mind, free from worry and preoccupation” With jaw-dropping vineyard, valley and mountain views, all from their chapel-like Wine Lounge, Ataraxia Estate is perfectly positioned on a commanding rise in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde wine-growing area.
    – Standard Tasting (4 wines)

 

  • Creation Wines:
    Situated high up the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus,in the sought-after Walker Bay Wine Region, the vines of Creation Wines climb the steep hills of Babylon Toren Mountain to a lofty altitude of 350 metres above sea level. Here we enjoy an exciting and truly unique 6-course taste adventure. Artfully paired with award-winning Creation wines, each of these dishes serve to highlight the food-friendly, versatile nature of a specific cultivar or blend – bringing pleasure to the palate and joy to the table.
     The Creation Story (8 wines)

 

  • Newton Johnson Vineyards:
    Newton Johnson Vineyards is owned and managed by the Newton Johnson family. Based in the upper Hemel en Aarde Valley near Hermanus since 1995, led by Dave, a Cape Wine Master with a thesis on Pinot Noir, and his wife, Felicity (nee Newton), together with their sons have an enthusiasm for wine and Pinot noir in particular.
    – Newton Johnson Family Vineyards Tasting (4 wines)