HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN - 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.

HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN

Hermanuspietersfontein, also in The Village a little further down Village Lane, is known for its remarkable Sauvignon Blancs, Bordeaux, and for its iconic Afrikaans wine names. An interesting selection of wine tastings – with quirky titles that include Kaalvoet Meisie and Skoonma, to name only two - range from R10 per wine to R50 for four to ive wines. And ask about the Macaroon Tasting.

Open Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 (last tasting starts at 16:15). Die Markie - a food and wine market that comfortably seats up to 400 guests - is open on Saturday 09:00 – 14:00. Closed on Sunday and on 24 & 25 December as well as on 31 December and 1 January. Call 028 316 1875.

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