Wine Tasting in Dekkersvlei

5.0 (2 reviews) Stellenbosch, South Africa
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Arrival & Welcome
Guests are greeted at the top of the walkway near the tasting room, under the large oak tree.
Welcome drink: Chilled White Pinotage, served by a staff member during the approach.
Host introduces the estate and the day’s experience, highlighting the White Pinotage as the first wine of the tasting.

Historical Introduction
Brief history of Dekkersvlei (est. 1693) and Paarl, South Africa’s third oldest town.
Emphasis on Dekkersvlei’s identity as a boutique winery, producing small-batch, high-quality wines.

Cellar Visit & White Pinotage
Guests enter the stainless-steel cellar and receive a single red grape to interactively explore the winemaking process.
Explanation of how White Pinotage is made from red-skinned grapes by removing the skins early – creating a blanc de noir style.
Educational highlight: structure of a grape and the innovative approach to making white wine from red varietals.

Vineyard Walk
Educational walk through the vineyards, glass in hand.

What's included

  • Farm Walking Tour
  • Guided Tour
  • Charcuterie Snack
  • 3-Wine Tasting

What to expect

  1. Afrikaans Language Monument
    Pass by
    The magnificent Cape Winelands.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guest needs to make there way to Mellasat Vineyards, Keerweder Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, 7623, South Africa

End point

Guest needs to make there way to Mellasat Vineyards, Keerweder Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, 7623, South Africa

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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