Wine Journal
Estate visits, winemaker profiles, wine culture and personal reflections — written by Marinus Wijnbeek.
Planning Guides
One day works. Two days, with a night in the valley, is a different trip altogether. Here's how I'd fit the Winelands into a two-week South Africa itinerary.
Destination Guides
Harvest, autumn gold, green winter, or spring green-shoots — every season in the Cape Winelands has its own character. After years of guiding through all of them, here's how I'd help you choose.
Planning Guides
Everything you need to know about getting from Cape Town to the Stellenbosch wine estates — and what to do when you get there.
Planning Guides
Group wine tours are cheaper. Private tours are better. Here's exactly what changes — and when the difference actually matters.
Planning Guides
A full-day private wine tour in Stellenbosch runs 5–7 hours, visits three estates, and includes pick-up and all tasting fees. Here's exactly how the day unfolds.
Destination Guides
Two valleys, two distinct personalities. After years of guiding guests through both, here's how I help people decide — and why the answer is rarely obvious.