DOMAINE DES DIEUX - 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.

DOMAINE DES DIEUX

Domaine des Dieux is the last wine farm on the ridge, right next to Creation. Here you will ind a small variety of award-winning wines that are viniied with the same fundamentals as the great European wines and are cellar aged in order to reach their full potential.

The range comprises two signature Cap Classiques as well as Rose, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah Mourvèdre.

Over the holiday period, the charming little tasting room, set among the vineyards, is open Monday - Saturday 11:00 – 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 -16:00 for wine tasting and sales. Cheese boards can be ordered to enjoy with your tasting. Closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 January. Call 028 313 2126.

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