The Various Wine Estates Along The Bot River Wine Route
There are many wine estates in Botrivier that can offer wine lovers a whole new perspective on wine tasting.
The estates all specialise in new and traditional wine making methods and are currently producing some award-winning wines stemming from this region. Classic, handcrafted wines are awaiting anybody looking to come wine tasting in Botrivier and along the Botrivier Wine Route.
Bot River Wines…
Wildekrans Wine Estate
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9902
Operating hours: Monday till Friday 8:30–16:30, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00–15:00
Address: R45, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Wildekrans Barrel Select Pinotage. A full-flavored sensual wine best enjoyed with a bittersweet chocolate souffle!
Gabrielskloof
Contact: +27(0)28 284 9865
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-14:00
Address: N2, between Botrivier and Caledon
ShowMe recommends the Gabrielskloof Shiraz. A full-bodied, beautifully crafted red wine with aromas of spice and floral characters. Pair it with a lamb or beef stew in the wintertime.
Barton vineyards
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9283
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, Saturday, 09:00 – 13:00
Address: R43, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Barton Vineyards Shiraz Rose. A fresh wine with hints of raspberry and strawberry on the nose. An anytime drinking wine!
Beaumont Wines
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9194
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30– 16:30, Saturday, 10:00 – 15:00
Address: Travel straight into Bot River until you get the town square with the Hotel. The entrance to the farm is on your right opposite the petrol station just as the road bends to the left.
ShowMe recommends the Beaumont, Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc. A well balanced, barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc. With 
hints of cinnamon and spice, this wine is perfect with a rich chicken cordon bleu.
Paardenkloof Estate
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9824
Operating hours: Wine tasting by appointment only.
Address: Swart Rivier Road, Bot River
ShowMe recommends the Paardenkloof, Die Lang Pad Shiraz. With layers of cherry and black pepper, this full-bodied beauty 
will tantalize your taste buds.
Rivendell Vineyards
Contact:+27 (0)28 284 9185
Operating hours: Monday till Sunday, 08:00 to 17:00
Address: R43, Botrivier, Kleinmond Turnoff
ShowMe recommends the Rivendell Sauvignon Blanc 2011. A fragrant, dry white wine best enjoyed with goats cheese dishes
Anysbos
Contact: +27 (0)82 601 1067
Operating hours: Wine tasting by appointment only.
Address: Botrivier
This farm produces olives, goats milk cheeses, grapes, and wines. They have vineyards of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Soon there will be Chenin, Grenache, and Viognier.
Eerstehoop Wine Estate
Contact: +27 (0)28 841 4190
Operating hours: Wine tasting by appointment only.
Address: Van der Stel Pass, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Eerstehoop Blushing Bride, Pinot Noir Rose. A beautiful pink coloured wine with bursts of fruit. This one is great for a summer picnic and with cured meats and cheeses.
Feiteiras Vineyards
Contact: +27 (0)82 453 1597
Operating hours: By appointment only
Address: Along the N2, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Feiteiras Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. A full, robust red wine best suited to winter time meals like roasts that are ladled with rich gravy.
Genevieve MCC
Contact: +27 (0)83 302 6562
Operating hours: By appointment only.
Address: Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Genevieve Méthode Cap Classique 2010. Aromas of lime blossom and hints of minerals give you a crisp MCC. Great for any celebration.
Goedvertrouw Wine Estate
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9769
Operating hours: By appointment only
Address: Botrivier
Luddite Wine
Contact: +27 (0)28 284 9308
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 till 16:00, Weekend by appointment.
Address: Van der Stel Pass, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the Luddite Shiraz. With flavours of plum and mulberry, this wine is perfect served with roast duck in a plum sauce.
Maremmana
Contact: +27 (0)72 107 5533
Operating hours: Saturday, 1500 – 23:00, December – April
Address: Karwyderskraal Road, R43
Maremmana is a relatively new estate, their first full harvest only took place in February 2012. Expect great things from this estate!
Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Contact: +27 (0)87 754 8650
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, Saturday by appointment only.
Address: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, along the R43 to Hermanus
ShowMe recommends the Benguela Cove 2010 Sauvignon Blanc. A well balanced tropical flavoured, cool crisp wine. Simply delicious served with crayfish or grilled calamari
Honingklip Brewery
Contact: +27 (0)82 735 9868
Operating hours: Friday: 14:00 – 18:00, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 – 18:00, Holidays, 11:00 – 18:00
Address: R43, Hermanus Road, Botrivier
ShowMe recommends the HoningKlip Saison. A light, fruity beer. Geared at those who do not drink beer regularly and for those looking for a light beer to enjoy all day!
Come experience the wonderful wines of Botrivier!
View more wine estates and wine routes in Hermanus and the Overberg:
- The Stanford wine route
- Wine farms in Stanford
- The Bot River wine route
- Hermanus Wine Route
- Wine Estates along the Hermanus wine route
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