Meeting Point

Cape Town (Accommodation)

Villera Wine farm

Simonsig Family Vineyards

Here we visit the tasting room where guests can relax under oak trees in summer or in front of the fireplace in winter and taste through the wonderful range of wines alongside some delicious platters and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Simonsig Family Vineyards is an independent, family-owned farm synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa's first Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Family Vineyards.

Muratie Wine Estate

Our last tasting takes place at Muratie, founded by Laurens Campher and built on a love story. The farm once owned by Martin Melck that stayed in his family for 120 years and now, since 1987 is once again owned by his decedents. Here we will be treated to the six Flagship wines that embody the heritage of this farm. It’s the smooth bouquet that counts – drink Muratie wines made from the finest grapes, ripened in the South African sun. Every drop in your glass is full of flavour and strength; it gladdens the heart and loosens the tongue. It is the strength of a pure wine that enables you to face care and trouble with a lighter heart and so quickly dissipate that feeling of depression. In this manner it incidentally fortifies the body against infections and disease.

Ending Point

Cape Town (accommodation)