Swartland Winery, Malmesbury, Swartland Wine Route
Swartland Winery was founded in 1948 in the Swartland town of Malmesbury by 15 member farmers. By 1950 the members had grown to 48 farmers. Initially known as the Swartland Co-operative the company became a public company in 2006 and changed its name to Swartland Winery.
About an hour out of Cape Town, the Swartland is the bread basket of the Western Cape with wheat fields as far as the eye can see. But because of the cold, rainy winters and dry warm summers and the unique soil conditions, the area is ideal for bush vines. The area lends itself to deep flavoured fruity wines and numerous awards have been won nationally and internationally by the Swartland Cellars.
The town of Malmesbury, just 3km from the Winery, developed around a thermal spring in 1744 and thus the region has a long rich history. The town name heralds from its sister city, Malmesbury, in England, and it was here that the fifth Dutch Reformed congregation in Cape Town was established. Initially the town was referred to as Zwartlands-kerk, but in 1829, the then Governor of the Cape, Sir Lowry Cole renamed it ‘Malmesbury’, in honour of his father-in-law, Sir James Harris, the first Earl of Malmesbury, England.
Wine Tastings & Cellar Tours take place at the following times:
Monday – Friday:
08h00 – 17h00
Saturdays:
09h00 – 14h00
Closed on religious holidays
Tel: +27 22 482 1134 Email
For more information visit: Swartland Winery
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