WINE VILLAGE - GUIDE TO THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE

The Walker Bay wine district’s most important road, the Hemel-en-Aarde R320, winds its way through South Africa’s premium cool climate wine region. It offers visitors to the area the opportunity to experience world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as some of our country’s best Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, as well as innovative blends.

The R320 Wine Route unites the passion and reputation of many wineries, each producing small volumes of uncompromising, premium quality wines. With vineyards deriving maximum beneit from the high elevation and cool sea breezes, this region is celebrated for its unique terroir and maritime climate that results in countless local and international accolades and awards for its wines.

Carefully and sustainably managed vineyards, the unspoiled natural beauty of the mountains, ocean and blue skies of Walker Bay, guarantee visitors a thrilling, memorable experience. You will be warmly welcomed at the tasting venues on the various wine estates along this route, with each of them offering one or more of the following – wine tastings, platters, meals, nature walks and cellar tours.

WINE VILLAGE

The wine route is reached by way of the Sandbaai trafic lights, where the R43 to Hermanus and the R320 to Caledon intersect. Turning towards Caledon, you can look forward to a smooth ride – the gravel road is a thing of the past and the entire route is now tarred. The gateway to the wine route is The Village, where you will ind the irst two wineries, as well as Wine Village. This iconic wine shop is owned by Paul and Cathy du Toit who, over the past 20 years, have built up one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of South African wines.

Together with their friendly and knowledgeable staff, the Du Toits will help you find the right wines, as well as brandies, gins and spirits, to suit your taste and pocket. They also offer daily tastings and can deliver to your door worldwide.

Wine Village is open every day, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 - 15:00... or until the last customer leaves! It will be closed on Christmas Day. Call 028 316 3988 or email wineofice@hermanus.co.za

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