Robertson wine region

At 13 802 hectares, plantings cover an area east of Worcester between the Langeberg and Riviersonderend mountain ranges, south-west of Montagu and the Klein Karoo – mostly along the Breede river and its tributaries – with wards in the district including Agterkliphoogte, Boesmansrivier, Bonnievale, Eilandia, Hoopsrivier, Klaasvoogds, Le Chasseur, McGregor and Vinkrivier.

Robertson Central, North & West, McGregor (including the R60 to Worcester)

Robertson Central & South, Bonnievale, Ashton, Montagu

 

From Worcester, travelling along the R60 to Robertson, you pass the turn-off to Bon Cap Organic Winery before arriving at Rooiberg on your left and then bubbly special­ist Graham Beck on your right.

Continuing eastward through the town, the R60 leads past Arabella to Ashton and the cellars of Zandvliet and Excelsior.

Otherwise, from the town of Robertson you can head south to McGregor, or south-east along the R317 where you’ll encounter some 20 wineries en route to Bonniev­ale. Major’s Hill as well as Springfield and Bon Courage (two of Robertson’s very best cellars) precede Viljoensdrift where you can combine wine tasting with a river cruise, Van Loveren and Chardonnay specialist De Wetshof. South of De Wetshof the road splits to flank a number of cellars including Goedverwacht, Quando, Mooiuitsig, Jonkheer and Weltevrede.

Van Zylshof, Nordale and Merwespont are in the east­ern extremities of the district.
What’s more, Robertson is also home to the Klipdrift brandy cellar…

REGISTERED WINE ESTATES
Bonnievale Ward: Van Zylshof, Weltevrede Klaasvoogds Ward: Kranskop, Rietvallei Le Chasseur Ward: Le Grand Chasseur McGregor Ward: Kingsriver Other Estates: Bon Courage, De Wetshof, Excelsior, Goedverwacht, Graham Beck, Major’s Hill, Wonderfontein, Zandvliet

For information about the various cellars, visit www.winemag.co.za or contact one of the following organisations:
Robertson Tourism Association
Tel 023 626-4437, info@robertson.org.za
Robertson Wine Valley
Tel 023 626-3167, manager@robertsonwinevalley.com www.robertsonwinevalley.com
SA Brandy Foundation
Tel 021 887-3157, www.sabrandy.co.za

WHERE To EAT

• Café Maude, Bon Courage: hearty, welcoming and tranquil under old pepper trees, Tel 023 626-6806
• Fraai Uitzicht 1798: country style, spectacular views, Tel 023 626-6156
• Bodega de Vinho, Rooiberg: bakery-deli and restaurant, Tel 023 626-1663
• Rosendal: classical Belgian cuisine in breathtaking environment, Tel 023 626-1570
• Riverside Deli, Viljoensdrift: create your own picnic basket, Tel 023 615-1901
• Friends at Weltevrede: deli-style light meals under the vines, Tel 023 616-2141

Robertson Central, North & West, McGregor (including the R60 to Worcester) (284.06kb)

Robertson Central & South, Bonnievale, Ashton, Montagu (285.15kb)