3 Wine estates to visit in KwaZulu Natal Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 31 May 2023 Tags:wine The Cape is definitely the wine capital of South Africa, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy visiting stunning wine estates when in KwaZulu Natal. These three farms are set in the cooler areas of KZN between the Midlands and the Drakensberg, so you’ll still get to enjoy beautiful views while sipping on a series of delicious wines. 1. Cathedral Peak Wine Estate Cathedral Peak Wine Estate is set in the central Drakensberg in the middle of the Winterton Valley. This boutique wine estate began in 2007 with the pinotage and merlot grapes and has progressed, now including cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, petit Verdot, and sauvignon blanc. Below the wine estate are views of the vineyards, a large dam, and 3000 ha of game farms that you can enjoy while tasting their wine selections. Wine tasting hours: Wednesday – Monday | 9:30 – 16:00 (book in advance) Fees: R10 per tasting Location: Unnamed Road, Winterton, 3340, South Africa Website: cathpeakwines.com Contact: [email protected] 2. Abingdon Wine Estate Picture: Abingdon Wine Estate Abingdon Wine Estate is a pioneering one, being KwaZulu Natal’s first farm to produce a certified estate wine. Their first vines were planted in 2004, and their maiden vintage was produced in 2007. The estate ‘produces certified single vineyard estate wines from 100% Abingdon grapes.’ Sit beneath the big old oak trees and look onto the vines while wine tasting and enjoying a gourmet harvest board. On those chilly Midlands days, use their outdoor fire pits or indoor fireplaces. Wine tasting hours: Friday – Saturday | 11:00 – 15:00 Cost: R150 p p to taste 5 wines Location: Abingdon Wine Estate, 7 District Road 369, Lions River Website: abingdonestate.co.za Contact: [email protected] 3. Highgate Wine Estate Highgate Wine Estate offers 100% estate wines in the heart of the KZN Midlands. Their first commercially produced wine was bottled and sold in 2016. Take a tour through the vineyards and cellars, book a picnic in the forest, or enjoy a delicious wine tasting overlooking their picturesque scenery. Wine tasting hours: Friday – Sunday | 11:00 – 16:00 (First come first serve) Cost: R120 p p to taste 4 wines Location: R103 Dargle, Lions River Website: highgatewineestate.co.za Contact: [email protected] Pictures: GettyImages Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Enjoy the best of both worlds: Five wine farms with hikes and tastings Related Posts 11 alcohol-free drinks for the sober curious 26 May 2023 Ocsober and Dry January are all good and well, but how about a permanent shift... read more Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience in Franschhoek 20 March 2023 If you love a unique fine dining experience, you'll want to treat yourself to the... read more 20 amazing restaurants near Paarl 27 January 2023 The Western Cape's Boland is a foodie haven and if you're in the area, be... read more NEXT ARTICLE
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