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LOCATED in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Abington Wine Estate is KZN’s premier wine estate. It’s a tasting bar, restaurant and wine cellar. Situated 1 140m above sea level, the estate has 4ha under vine and produces certified single vineyard estate wines from 100% Abingdon grapes. The estate is family run with father and daughter team, Ian Smorthwaite and Laurie Cooper, taking
a hands-on approach to all aspects of viticulture and winemaking. Voted South Africa’s Best Kept Secret in the 2019 Amex Dining Awards, the Abingdon menu is fresh, offering harvest boards and tapas-style dishes to accompany your wine. Friday/Saturday lunch. Opening times: Friday 11.30am – 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Email: jane@abingdonestate.co.za or call 083 463 8503.
