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BARTHO EKSTEEN WIJNSKOOL - 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.
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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.
BARTHO EKSTEEN WIJNSKOOL
Bartho Eksteen Wijnskool is opposite the entrance to Southern Right. Here you’ll ind award-winning wines in a picturesque location that echoes the beauty of the offerings. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, home to the Bartho Eksteen farm, is where Bartho, his wife Suné and their son Pieter Willem run their business, 4 km from the Atlantic Ocean and the pretty coastal town of Hermanus, in the Walker Bay Wine Region. The area has been dubbed South Africa’s Monaco and the best land-based, whale-watching location in the world.
Open Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00 for wine tastings, light meals and a scenic view. Try Mana’ for farm-fresh, homemade, dishes served with old-fashioned hospitality - and Die Meester’s exceptional wines. Open Thursday - Saturday 12:00 – 15:00. To book call 076 760 1104 or 072 323 5060 or email wijnskool@hermanus.co.za
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