Vergelegen Wine Estate

5 Jaco Roux - 2 months ago

I've done a Vergelegen wine tasting before, but today was my first visit to the Stables Restaurant. We really enjoyed it. It is very kiddie friendly with an amazing play park and a warm atmosphere. The kids went to play outside while we enjoyed some excellent wine and food. Our waiter was also very friendly and professional. What a great all-round experience... we'll definitely be back to experience it in summer.

5 Sonia Forssman - 5 months ago

We hosted my daughter's baby shower
picnic in the Camphor Forest. The reception and preparation that Vergelegen welcomed us with, was exceptional and commendable. From when we arrived we only received the best service from Stephanie, the manageress and Tyler, the waiter. So was everything we experienced and enjoyed there. The picnic food was gourmet, the service impeccable, the setting magical! I cannot recommend this highly enough. Thank you Vegelegen and staff, for making this event extraordinary and a day to remember!

5 Mike Baker (tourismZA) - a month ago

An amazingly beautiful setting for any occasion.

It’s difficult to comprehend how much time, effort and money goes into crafting this tranquility in nature.

For children the gardens are a magical place of giant trees that provide homes to squirrels, butterflies, fairies and gnomes who live amongst the gnarled 300-year-old roots.

The wine tasting experiences are an adventure. That said I’m no wine connoisseur, so I won’t spout forth about how fruitiness compliments the hints of tannin from the 100-year-old oak barrels. I will say that there are a few wines you are going to love.

Vergelegen is a step into freedom, nature and wonderful meals.

My only grumble comes from the one or two misguided souls who take more pleasure drawing attention to themselves by whining out loud about things their little minds aren’t really able to comprehend.

Of course it gets busy at peak times – so, if crowds aren’t your thing choose times in-between holidays and the festive season.

Yes, there’s always room for a little improvement, but have a little consideration for the staff who answer to your beck and call – they get it right almost 100% of the time.

And about that nominal gate fee – the gardens, the meals, the hospitality and the wines are all better for it.

5 Ryan Hultzer - 8 months ago

Really great place to enjoy a delicious picnic and great wine in a forest. The picnic is more than enough food, with delicious breads, cheeses, meats, and main dishes. Excellent hostess and waiters add to the great experience. We would definitely return.

5 Richard Morris - 8 months ago

Oh my goodness Not to be missed when visiting Cape Town and apart from some of the oldest Camphor trees in the world the Rose Garden, the seasonal Cosmos and Sunflowers now out and blooming in profusion, the museum the Spanish gate in the Library and the fabulous restraurants are of the best in the Cape. You simply cannot have never visited Cape Town if you do not allocate a day to this iconic Winery steeped in history.

5 Jurina Vizzi - 6 months ago

Beautiful estate to visit. Amazing gardens and paths for walking. The wine tasting and food was top notch. Staff was friendly and professional. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Will highly recommend.

5 Andre Hackart - 2 months ago

We visited the Estate in Somerset West for the first time. Entry fee is R10pp currently. Our main purpose was to see the world renowned camellias,which are in full bloom at the moment. Over 1000 shrubs. These gardens are only 1 of 2 internationally recognised camellia gardens. The estate has numerous other gardens which bloom at different times of the year.

There is also wine tasting and a few restaurants on site as well as a kids play area.

This place has a lot of history of over 300yrs when Simon Van Der Stel was here. Many famous people have visited including Nelson Mandela , Bill Clinton , The Queen.

It is really a beautiful estate where some antelope are also seen at times