Darling and Swartland wine regions
From the south, Darling is best approached on the R27 and R307, or along the R315 via the N7 (Malmesbury exit), and best geared for visitors are Groote Post, Ormonde, Darling Cellars and Cloof.
West and south of Malmesbury off the R45 are standout cellars including Swartland, Lammershoek, Sadie and Babylon’s Peak. Whereas the Riebeek-Kasteel Riebeek-Wes strip is surrounded by Kloovenburg, Riebeek Cellars, Allesverloren and Pulpit Rock to the north.
Registered as wine estates are Allesverloren (Riebeek-Wes), Franki’s (Darling) and Org de Rac (Piketberg).
For information about the various cellars, visit www.winemag.co.za or contact one of the following organisations:
The Darling Wine & Art Experience
Tel 022 492-3430, mclaughlin@worldonline.co.za www.darlingtourism.co.za
Swartland Wine Route
Tel 022 487-1133, swartlandinfo@westc.co.za www.swartlandwineroute.co.za
WHERE TO EAT
- Evita se Peron, Darling: real boerekos, Tel 022 492-2851
- Kasteelberg Bistro, Riebeek-Kasteel: French, with incredible bread, Tel 022 448-1110
- Trinity, Darling: modern country cuisine, Tel 022 492-3430


