Practical information
Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00-17:00
- Friday
- 09:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-16:00
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R70 per person. Pairings from R150.
- Hours
- Open Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00–16:00.
- Food
- Food and wine pairings. Ask the estate about meals.
- Children
- Suits families.
- Dogs
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Good to know
- Has wheelchair access.
Prices and facilities from the estate's website, checked October 2026. Hours and other facilities from Google, updated October 2026. How we check
About
Established in 1692, Neethlingshof stands among South Africa's oldest wine estates, its three centuries of winemaking shaped by Stellenbosch's diverse soils and cool coastal breezes, while a deep commitment to conservation and minimal intervention practices defines both vineyard and cellar. The estate's wines reflect a philosophy that honours tradition and innovation, crafted within a landscape of historic charm where stone pine avenues, indigenous flora, and sustainable viticulture create a destination where heritage and nature converge.
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair access
Experiences
Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Pairing5 handcrafted chocolates paired with 5 wines at R135 per person.
Kiddies Pairing
ExperienceKids pairing with 3 bite-sized dishes paired with 3 types of drinks at R72 per child.
Cheese and Charcuterie platter
ExperienceCheese and charcuterie platter for two with Colby, Blue, Camembert and Chevre cheese, selection of cured meats, fig preserve, cornichons, olives, seasonal fruit and sourdough bread at R295 for two.
Flash Food & Slow Wine Pairing
PairingFlash finger-food bites paired with wines: 5 bite-sized dishes with 5 wines at R185 per person.
Cellar Tour
CellarGuided cellar tour at R65 per person. Must be booked 24 hours in advance.
Estate Range Tasting
TastingTasting of 5 Estate Range wines at R80 per person.
Selection Tasting
TastingTasting of 2 Estate Range and 3 Short Story Collection wines at R95 per person.
Cap Classique Tasting
TastingCap Classique tasting at R65 per person.
Short Story Collection Tasting
TastingTasting of 5 Short Story Collection wines at R120 per person.
The Short Story Sensory Journey
PairingStep into a narrative of flavour with the Short Story Cheese Pairing. Each chapter pairs a handcrafted wine with a meticulously selected artisanal partner, from R250 per person.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
38 wines
The Short Story Collection Maria Noble Late Harvest
1802 Collection Pinotage
Lord Neethling Noble Late Harvest Weisser Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Short Story Collection The Owl Post Pinotage
The Short Story Collection The Caracal Red Blend
Show all 38 winesAll 38 wines, by type
Red 18
- 1802 Collection Pinotage4.3(84)
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc4.1(166)
- The Short Story Collection The Owl Post Pinotage4.0(7,327)
- The Short Story Collection The Caracal Red Blend Bordeaux Blend4.0(4,497)
- Malbec4.0(3,031)
- Lord Neethling Pinotage4.0(657)
- 1802 Collection Cabernet Sauvignon4.2(52)
- Lord Neethling Laurentius4.2(34)
- Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(1,938)
- Shiraz3.8(1,604)
- Lord Neethling Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(671)
- Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc3.8(80)
- Merlot3.7(808)
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.7(636)
- Pinotage3.7(8,651)
- Lord Neethling ReserveNot yet rated
- Lord Neethling RougeNot yet rated
- Private Reserve Bin 401 Cabernet Sauvignon - ShirazNot yet rated
White 14
- The Short Story Collection The Duiker Cadenza Sauvignon Blanc Fumé4.0(106)
- The Short Story Collection The Six Flowers White Blend3.9(1,919)
- The Short Story Collection Jackal's Dance Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc3.9(432)
- Gewürztraminer3.8(1,788)
- Ode to Nature3.8(38)
- Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc3.7(260)
- Unwooded Chardonnay3.7(1,904)
- Viognier3.6(35)
- Sauvignon Blanc3.6(1,651)
- Chenin Blanc3.6(5,306)
- Lord Neethling Chardonnay Limited ReleaseNot yet rated
- Cape Winemakers Guild Reserve Sauvignon BlancNot yet rated
- Blanc De NoirNot yet rated
- BukettraubeNot yet rated
Rosé 1
- Dry Rosé3.8(842)
Sparkling 2
- Cap Classique Brut3.9(487)
- Cap Classique Brut Rosé3.8(85)
Dessert 3
- The Short Story Collection Maria Noble Late Harvest Riesling4.2(533)
- Lord Neethling Noble Late Harvest Weisser Riesling4.2(131)
- Noble Late Harvest Sauvignon BlancNot yet rated
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
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Practical information
Polkadraai Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 09:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00-17:00
- Friday
- 09:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-16:00
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
Guides to Stellenbosch
- Wine tasting prices in Stellenbosch: what each estate chargesWhat a wine tasting costs at each Stellenbosch estate, from the prices on their own websites: the standard tasting at every estate that publishes one, what you get for it, pairings, booking, and how Stellenbosch compares with the other valleys.
- Wine tasting without a car in the Cape WinelandsHow to visit Cape wine estates without driving: the Franschhoek Wine Tram, Stellenbosch's Vine Hopper, the Constantia wine bus, estates you can walk to, and when a driver makes sense.