Photo: Philip Goodman
Practical information
Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7612
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R120 per person.
- Hours
- Open daily 10:00–17:00.
- 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 October 2026. How we check
About
The Nel family's farm in the Banhoek valley on the Helshoogte Pass, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. It makes Bordeaux-style reds led by a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, along with Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and a sparkling Shiraz. The tasting room is open every day, the farm lets self-catering cottages, and it's a stop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram's Green line.
- Wheelchair access
Experiences
White Wine Tasting
TastingA tasting of four white and sparkling wines, including the Noisy Grape Chenin and Noisy Grape MCC; the fee is waived with a wine purchase of R300 or more per person.
Mixed Wine Tasting
TastingA tasting of four wines from white to red, including Prohibition Red and the Stellies Pinotage; the fee is waived with a wine purchase of R300 or more per person.
Executive Tasting – Reds Only
TastingA tasting of four reds, Angel's Share Merlot, Philosopher's Stone, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc; the fee is waived with a wine purchase of R600 or more per person.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
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Practical information
Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7612
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
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