Robertson Wine Valley
Voted SA’s 2nd favourite wine route in 2008*, the Robertson Wine Valley is one of South Africa’s most exciting wine routes. It is home to the fabulous Wacky Wine Weekend – attracting thousands of fans making the annual wine pilgrimage to the valley. It is also host to the Robertson Wine on the River festival – taking place on the banks of the Breede river. And amongst its members the region boasts with some of South Africa’s top wine brands. Best of all, everything still is pretty uncommercialised!
*Consumer poll: Wine Magazine, 2008.
In 2009, the Robertson Wine Valley received the Most Innovative Wine Tourism Experience award from the Great Wine Capitals of the World. The prize was awarded for the Robertson Wine Valley's four annual festivals they host, attracting thousands of visitors to the valley. These visitors can look forward to country hospitality, world-class wines with fantastic value at all price points and great value almost every day of the year!
JUNGLE GYMS AT THESE WINERIES:
- Ashton, Bon Cap, Bon Courage, Major's Hill, Rooiberg, Viljoensdrift
PICNIC AREAS:
- Arabella, Ashton, Buitehof, Goedverwacht, Kranskop, McGregor, Roodezandt, Rooiberg, Wolvendrift,
Zandvliet (Bring your own picnic) - Goedverwacht, Rietvallei, Viljoensdrift, Weltevrede (buy from winery)
OTHER GREAT THINGS TO DO:
- Boat trips @ Burcon & Viljoensdrift
- Riverside BBQ venue @ Wolvendrift
- Giant Chess Set @ Ashton Cellar
- Horse Riding@ Burcon
- Mountain Biking @ Bushmanspad
- Brandy Distillery Tours @ Klipdrift
- Wine Museum @ Robertson Winery
- Italian POW Tour @ Wederom
SUNDAYS:
- Bon Cap Organic, Fraai Uitzicht, Graham Beck Wines, Kingsriver Estate, Robertson Winery, Rosendal Winery
- Viljoensdrift (1st Sunday of every month)
- Klipdrift Brandy Distillery (October - April)
- Burcon, Excelsior, Lord's Winery, Mimosa Lodge, Tanagra, Wolfkloof, Wederom (by appointment)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- FREE wine tasting at leisure
- Country Hospitality
- Scenic route between Bonnievale & Robertson
- The Breede River flowing through the valley
- AND of course the exceptional wines!
FESTIVALS:
SLOW Festival: 6 - 9 August 2010 www.robertsonslow.com
Wine on the River: 17 - 19 October 2010 www.wineonriver.com
Hands on Harvest: 25 - 27 February 2011 www.handsonharvest.com
Wacky Wine Weekend: 2 - 5 June 2011 www.wackywineweekend.com
ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY: Cnr of Voortrekker & Reitz Street, Robertson
Tel: 023 626 3167 Fax : 023 626 1054
Open: Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
e-mail : manager@robertsonwinevalley.com Web: www.robertsonwinevalley.com
GPS: S33° 48’ 31” E19° 51’ 45”
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