Practical information
Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, Klapmuts, 7625
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.
- Booking
- Tastings are by appointment.
- Food
- The estate has a restaurant.
- Children
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Dogs
- Not allowed, according to Google.
- 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
Nestled in the rolling hills of Simonsberg-Paarl, Glen Carlou has cultivated a distinctive identity since 1988 as a specialist in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, working with terroir shaped by fynbos-dotted mountain slopes and drawing on deep expertise to craft wines that reflect the region's unique character. The estate combines its winemaking heritage with a setting that welcomes visitors to experience wine, cuisine, and art against views of the Simonsberg mountains.
- Wheelchair access
- Free parking
Experiences
The Glen Carlou Reputation
TastingA tasting of six flagship and collection wines including Blanc de Blancs MCC, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Classique, Quartz Stone Chardonnay and Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon, served with a small snack platter.
The Collection
TastingA tasting where guests choose four wines from the estate's exclusive single-release collection range, accompanied by a small snack platter.
The Essential
TastingA tasting of five lifestyle-range wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grand Classique.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
79 wines
The Curator's Collection Red Blend
Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon
The Glen Carlou Collection Petite Sirah
The Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage
Quartz Stone Chardonnay
Petit Verdot - Tannat
Show all 79 winesAll 79 wines, by type
Red 48
- The Curator's Collection Red Blend Bordeaux Blend4.4(139)
- Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon4.2(2,759)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Petite Sirah Petite Sirah4.4(79)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Pinotage4.3(125)
- Petit Verdot - Tannat4.1(1,027)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Malbec4.2(145)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Cabernet Franc4.2(103)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Merlot4.2(90)
- Cellar Series Syrah4.1(177)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Red Blend4.2(66)
- The Curator's Collection Tannat Tannat4.2(62)
- Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Reserve4.4(31)
- Zinfandel4.0(131)
- The Curator's Collection Shiraz4.1(56)
- Grand Classique Red Blend3.9(4,116)
- Cabernet Sauvignon3.9(3,531)
- Merlot3.9(1,774)
- Grand Classique Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.9(1,195)
- Les Trois4.2(26)
- The Curator’s Collection Mourvèdre4.0(55)
- Cellar Series Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.9(130)
- The Curator's Collection Pinot Noir4.0(38)
- Haven Syrah - Mourvédre3.9(75)
- 1692 Barrel Select3.9(52)
- Syrah3.8(2,705)
- Haven Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(867)
- Petite Classique3.8(530)
- Cellar Series Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(97)
- Mr. Shumba Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(26)
- Haven Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.7(88)
- Haven Shiraz3.7(630)
- Special Cuvée3.7(70)
- Grande Classique Reserve3.6(106)
- Syrah - Mourvedre - Tannat3.6(239)
- Vineyards Du Cape The Champions Blend3.5(46)
- Pinot Noir3.6(2,152)
- Tortoise Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.5(1,351)
- Barrel Select SyrahNot yet rated
- The Glen Carlou Collection Petit VerdotNot yet rated
- Tortoise Hill RedNot yet rated
- The Glen Carlou Collection Grenache NoirNot yet rated
- Haven Pinot NoirNot yet rated
- The Glen Carlou Collection Tannat TannatNot yet rated
- Reserve Pinot NoirNot yet rated
- The Back Door CabernetNot yet rated
- Cape Winemakers Guild Reserve Pinot NoirNot yet rated
- Cape Winemakers Guild ZinfandelNot yet rated
- Cape Vintage ReserveNot yet rated
White 23
- Quartz Stone Chardonnay4.1(2,834)
- The Curator's Collection Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc4.1(53)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Verdelho4.1(52)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Muscat d’ Alexandrie4.1(50)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc4.2(33)
- Chardonnay3.9(4,667)
- The Curator's Collection Chardonnay4.0(86)
- Petite Chardonnay3.9(550)
- The Curator's Collection Sauvignon Blanc4.0(72)
- The Curator's Collection Chenin Blanc3.9(314)
- The Glen Carlou Collection White Blend4.0(31)
- The Glen Carlou Collection Sauvignon Blanc3.9(44)
- Tortoise Hill White3.8(38)
- The Curator's Collection Viognier3.6(62)
- Haven Chardonnay3.6(485)
- Cellar Series Chardonnay3.5(76)
- Tortoise Hill Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay3.5(449)
- Chardonnay Unwooded3.5(548)
- Sauvignon Blanc3.5(812)
- Ms. Sabrina ChardonnayNot yet rated
- Tortoise Hill Sauvignon Blanc - ChardonnayNot yet rated
- Cape Winemakers Guild Chardonnay ReserveNot yet rated
- The Kove Collection ChardonnayNot yet rated
Rosé 3
- Pinot Noir Rosé3.5(266)
- Tortoise Hill RoséNot yet rated
- The Curator's Collection RoséNot yet rated
Sparkling 2
- Blanc de Blancs3.8(145)
- Méthode Cap ClassiqueNot yet rated
Dessert 2
- Chenin Blanc The Welder Natural Sweet4.1(702)
- Hanepoot The Glen Carlou Collection Natural SweetNot yet rated
Fortified 1
- Cape Vintage PortNot yet rated
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
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Practical information
Klapmuts - Simondium Rd, Simondium, Klapmuts, 7625
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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