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Practical information
Farm R45 La Vigne Estate, Franschhoek, 7690
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00-16:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00-16:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00-16:30
- Thursday
- 10:00-16:30
- Friday
- 10:00-16:30
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:30
- Sunday
- 10:00-16:00
Hours and address checked with Google, September 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R170 per person.
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday 10:00–16:30 and Sunday 10:00–16:00.
- Booking
- Tastings are by appointment.
- Food
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate about food.
- Children
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Dogs
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Good to know
- Has wheelchair access.
Prices from the estate's website, checked October 2026. Hours and facilities from Google, updated September 2026. How we check
About
Atlas Swift is a Franschhoek-based venture by Martin and Welma Smith that draws fruit from five distinct Cape regions to craft nine wines rooted in Old World tradition and minimal intervention winemaking, with their signature Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon reflecting the precise terroir expressions that define their collection. The estate's philosophy centers on provenance, channeling the distinctive origins and character of South Africa's storied vineyards into wines that honor both the land and the craftsmanship required to reveal its qualities.
- Wheelchair access
Experiences
Chardonnay Collection Tasting
TastingA seated tasting of five wines from the Atlas Swift Chardonnay range.
Shelter Collection Tasting
TastingA seated tasting of five wines from the Shelter range.
Vespertine Collection Tasting
TastingA seated tasting of two full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Vespertine range.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
13 wines
Vespertine Paarl
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Vespertine Wellington
Show all 13 winesAll 13 wines, by type
Red 6
- Vespertine Paarl Bordeaux Blend4.4(60)
- Vespertine Wellington Bordeaux Blend4.2(71)
- Shelter Cabernet Sauvignon4.0(158)
- Shelter Red Blend3.9(199)
- Shelter Tempranillo3.9(76)
- Shelter Malbec3.9(64)
White 6
- Chardonnay4.1(344)
- Chardonnay4.1(308)
- Chardonnay4.1(281)
- Chardonnay4.1(254)
- Shelter Chardonnay4.0(288)
- Chardonnay4.0(273)
Rosé 1
- Shelter Malbec RoséNot yet rated
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
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Practical information
Farm R45 La Vigne Estate, Franschhoek, 7690
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00-16:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00-16:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00-16:30
- Thursday
- 10:00-16:30
- Friday
- 10:00-16:30
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:30
- Sunday
- 10:00-16:00
Hours and address checked with Google, September 2026
Guides to Franschhoek
- Wine tasting prices in Franschhoek: what each estate chargesWhat a wine tasting costs at each Franschhoek estate, from the prices on their own websites: the standard tasting at every estate that publishes one, Cap Classique and pairings, the Wine Tram, booking, and how Franschhoek compares with the other valleys.
- How the Franschhoek Wine Tram works: lines, times and costsThe Franschhoek Wine Tram's five hop-on hop-off lines, the estates on each, how often the tram and its buses run, what a day costs once the tastings are added, and three sample days.