HEMEL-EN-AARDE

Nestled between rolling hills and lush vineyards, the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a paradise for wine enthusiasts and gourmands alike. World-class wineries produce exceptional cool-climate wines, particularly renowned for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Local restaurants showcase farm-to-table cuisine, perfectly complementing the region’s vintages. Charming farm cottages offer luxurious accommodation with breathtaking views, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the valley’s natural beauty. From cellar door tastings to culinary experiences, this route promises an unforgettable journey through the best of wine country living.

  • Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Explore pioneering, benchmark Sauvignon Blanc and highly acclaimed red wines at Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

  • Bosman Hermanus

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    In Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, vineyards and fynbos coexist at Bosman Family Vineyards. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings with tapas-style treats, or coffee at the Frame House.

  • Bouchard Finlayson

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Bouchard Finlayson, a leading boutique winery in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, crafts award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from its cool maritime climate and ancient soils.

  • Creation Wines

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    At Creation on Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, famous for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, nature and art converge amidst towering mountains and fynbos-lined vineyards.

  • Hasher Family Wines

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Hasher Family Estate in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde blends European farming heritage with African passion. Winemaker Natasha Williams craft elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing their distinctive terroir and cool climate.

  • Hermanuspietersfontein

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Established in 2005, this cellar adopted the village’s original 1855 name, Hermanuspietersfontein. Elegant European style wines are crafted from their Sondagskloof vineyards, featuring iconic Afrikaans names, which can be sampled at their Hermanus winery.

  • Lötter Family Wines

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Die Plaaskombuis, a traditional South African farm kitchen, is also home to Lötter Wines. Winemaker Hannes Storm crafts their elegant wines from grapes grown on Vrede Farm, owned by the Lötter family since 1978.

  • Newton Johnson Family Vineyards

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Newton Johnson Vineyards, a family-owned estate in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, is renowned for terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Tasting Room and Restaurant offer panoramic valley views stretching to the ocean.

  •

    Seven Springs Vineyards

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Seven Springs captures Walker Bay’s beauty in its wines, flourishing between Babylonstoren, Klein River mountains, and the Atlantic.

  • Spookfontein

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    Experience Hemel-en-Aarde at Spookfontein. Enjoy award-winning wines and exquisite cuisine amidst scenic vistas of the Babilonstoring Mountains.

  • Whalehaven

    Wine Route: Hemel-en-Aarde

    At the entrance to the valley is Whalehaven, Hemel-en-Aarde’s third oldest producer and winners of the 2023 International Wine Challenge’s Hemel-en-Aarde trophy for Chardonnay.