| 09h00 |
Pick up at hotel or guest house.
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| 09h30 |
Champagne tasting (known locally as sparkling wine) at House of JC le Roux in Devon Valley
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| 10h30 |
Visit Protea Heights to admire the view and enjoy a short talk on the natural vegetation of the Cape |
| 11h00 |
Visit the Bergkelder (Cellar in the Mountains) for Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc tastings and see a video on wine production, soils, terroir and the climate |
| 12h00 |
Visit Neil Ellis, the Cape's finest Sauvignon Blanc producer ( Pietman's opinion!) |
| 13h00 |
Enjoy Pietman's commentary during drive through Stellenbosch |
| 13h15 |
Lunch under the oaks at Morgenhof, possibly in the company of owner Madame Cointreau. Relax and enjoy the excellent cuisine and wine. |
| 14h30 |
Visit Kanonkop, a legendary red wine estate, and taste its iconic four red varieties and meet the owner |
| 15h30 |
Visit Muratie and the Cape Dutch homestead with the original 18th century furniture. Inspect the kitchen and see traditional Cape dishes prepared on an open fire. Chat with the owner (when available). This is still a private home, not a museum |
| 16h30 |
A short walk through the centre of Stellenbosch with a stop at the Museum detailing the history of Europeans in the Cape since the 17th century. Learn about their fashions and style of living and the development of their architecture |
| 17h30 |
Relax with a bottle of wine in one of the many wine bars and discuss the highlights of the day. Return to hotel or guest house |
