Elgin Valley Wine Route

Welcome to the Elgin Valley Wine Route

The elegant wines of the Elgin Valley on the Cape South Coast have received exceptional acclaim and won coveted awards both locally and internationally. Recognised for their fruit driven and complex wines, it’s no wonder everyone is talking about Elgin wines of origin.

In the mid-1980s, the Elgin area was identified as a cool-climate wine growing destination, similar to the famed region of Burgundy in France. The vineyards benefit from the high altitudes and cold winters with abundant rainfall, followed by cool south-easterly sea breezes in summer. All these elements ensure ripening occurs slowly, resulting in wines of character, defined by excellent purity, complexity and elegance. Today the Elgin Valley Wine Route, aptly name Elegantly Elgin, comprises a blend of established wineries and enthusiastic newcomers who have already strengthened the area’s production and visitor appeal.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Poison Help Line: +27 (0) 21 931 6129
Worcester Medi Clinic: +27 (0) 23 348 1500
Mountain Rescue Team: 10177
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve Trained Snake Handlers: +27 (0) 23 625 1621/+27 (0) 82 496 2449
Traffic Help Line: +27 (0) 84 601 6462
Andre’s body works-Tow-in/Breakdown: +27 (0) 82 495 5536
Supa Quick – Tyres/Batteries/Exhausts: +27 (0) 23 626 2812/+27 (0) 82 396 2419
Keys locked in car: +27 (0) 72 146 0598

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Ambulance: 10177
Police: +27 (0) 23 626 1375
Fire Brigade: +27 (0) 23 626 1375
Police Station: +27 (0) 23 626 8340
State Hospital: +27 (0) 23 626 8500
Pharmacy: +27 (0) 23 626 4336/+27 (0) 23 626 2956
Doctor: +27 (0) 23 626 3006
Dentist: +27 (0) 23 626 6648
Physiotherapist: +27 (0) 23 626 1058
Chiropractor: +27 (0) 23 626 1507

The Robertson Wine Route has 15% of South Africa’s total area under vine

Originally recognized for producing red wines and high quality, fortified wines, recently we’ve seen some delicious, award winning red and white wines emerging from the Swartland Wine Route, which continues to produce top class port style wines.

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Directions from Cape Town

From the center of Cape Town head north, taking the N1/Table Bay Boulevard onramp. From the N1, take exit 10 (Sable Road), keep right, and follow the signs for the N7/Malmesbury. Stay on this road for about 60km. From the N7, exit left onto Voortrekker Road (R45) which loops around, and follow this road for approximately 800m until you reach De Kock Street.

Fast Fact
DID YOU KNOW? Robertson is named after Dr William Robertson, a Scottish minister who arrived in South Africa in 1822.
When to Visit
Feast your eyes on an exquisite patchwork of yellow canola fields, green vineyards and indigenous flora in bloom in Spring, from late October to mid-November.
General Climate
The Swartland is typically very hot in summer and cold in winter. Temperatures are moderate between March and November. Sun protection in summer is essential.
How Long to Stay
Plan at least a weekend, especially if you’ll be visiting wine and olive farms and local restaurants.

Fast Fact
DID YOU KNOW? Robertson is named after Dr William Robertson, a Scottish minister who arrived in South Africa in 1822.
When to Visit
Feast your eyes on an exquisite patchwork of yellow canola fields, green vineyards and indigenous flora in bloom in Spring, from late October to mid-November.
General Climate
The Swartland is typically very hot in summer and cold in winter. Temperatures are moderate between March and November. Sun protection in summer is essential.
How Long to Stay
Plan at least a weekend, especially if you’ll be visiting wine and olive farms and local restaurants.