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Setting Situated on the south-facing slopes of the Schapenberg mountain range, overlooking False Bay beyond, Waterkloof is perched at the top of a steep ravine and hugged in an amphitheatre-like cove – creating the perfect stage for an unforgettable Winelands adventure.
The wine-tasting Pay a visit to the estate’s tasting lounge to sample some of the region’s finest white, rosé and red wines – it’s especially lovely inside the cosy interior in winter when the fireplace is aglow, while the view-drenched balcony is the only place to be when the sun is shining.
Says Gosia Zielinska (restaurant manager at The Test Kitchen): “Waterkloof has got a modern tasting room with the most spectacular view of False Bay where you can enjoy their terroir driven wines. The estate is a World Wildlife Federation Biodiversity and Wine Initiative Champion, where one can explore its natural beauty during a guided full circuit walk.”
Cost R80 per person (6 wines from the False Bay range)
R120 per person (Premium Tasting, any 6 wines from the Waterkloof, Circumstance, Seriously Cool + Circle of Life ranges)
R215 per platter
Opening times Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm
Contact 021 200 2559, zandri@waterkloofwines.co.za
Where to find it Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West