Pick up at 09:30 from Cape Town

• Meerlust Estate:
  Long recognized for producing world-class wines, Meerlust Estate continues under the guidance of an eighth generation custodian of this seventeen-century national monument, and like Julius Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon River as he led his troops towards Rome in 49BC which, he believed marked an irrevocable point in history that would profoundly shift the course of Roman politics – there could be no turning back – so was the birth of Meerlust’s Rubicon in 1980. With proportions of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, a new style of wine had been created in South Africa. Like Caesar, there could be no turning back. They had, after all, crossed a new frontier – and changed the way South Africans thought about red wine. Iconic !
  – Standard Tasting (6 wines)
  

• Rustenberg Estate:
  Rustenberg Estate was founded in 1682 and is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch. Rustenberg’s rich heritage and ethos has been informed by many centuries of human influence striving to understand and work with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terroir, variety and informed style.
  – Tasting of 6 available wines

• Lanzerac:
  Lanzerac, our lunch stop for the day, is one of the most historic wine farms on any of the Cape Town wine routes. Dating back to 1692 Lanzerac , with its manicured gardens, rolling vineyards and dramatic mountain backdrop in the spectacular Jonkershoek Valley just outside Stellenbosch, has a deep and rich heritage and plenty of old world charm. Known equally through the years for award winning wines and acclaimed restaurants, Lanzerac has established itself as one of the top gourmet destinations in Stellenbosch.
  – Recommended – Winemakers lunch

• Muratie Estate:
  The farm of Muratie Estate itself dates back to 1685, making it one of the oldest estates in South Africa and along with that age comes many characters and truly fascinating stories. Muratie has released new vintages from its range of Iconic Wines , paying tribute to the estate’s rich heritage and honouring the extraordinary characters from the farm’s colourful past.
  – Premium Tasting (5 wines)​