Tulbagh Wine and Tourism

07/06/2026

Planning a day on the Tulbagh Wine Route? Here’s what you need to know before you go 🍷

The Tulbagh Wine Route is one of the easiest ways to experience our valley, but if it’s your first visit, it helps to know how to plan your day.

Unlike larger wine regions, Tulbagh offers a smaller, more personal tasting experience. You don’t need to rush from farm to farm to feel like you’ve made the most of it. In fact, 2-3 stops is usually enough for a relaxed day.

The best place to start is by deciding what kind of experience you’re looking for 👇

🥂 If you love Cap Classique Krone is a must. Their CCs helped shape South Africa’s modern Cap Classique scene, making it a strong stop if bubbles are your thing.

🍷 If you’re after award-winning reds and a more modern cellar experience Saronsberg Cellar is a great choice. Think bold wines, curated art spaces and mountain views that make you want to stay longer than planned.

🌿 If you want something smaller and more personal Lemberg Wine Estate offers a more hands-on tasting experience, where the focus stays on the wine and the story behind it.

🍽 If you want to turn it into a full afternoon
Choose farms like Manley Wine Estate that offer food, outdoor seating and space to settle in between tastings instead of rushing through your route.

🚜 And, if it's something unique that you're after, Oudekloof Wine Estate offers a tractor ride wine tasting experience.

A good wine-route day usually looks something like this:
Start with breakfast in town, head to your first tasting by late morning, enjoy a slow lunch or platter somewhere along the way, and leave space for one final stop in the afternoon.

The goal isn’t to tick off every farm. It’s to choose a few well, take your time, and enjoy the valley properly.

⚠️ A few things to remember
• Some farms are worth booking ahead
• Leave space in your day for the unexpected

📌 Save this for your next Tulbagh wine weekend.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/wine-valley/

05/06/2026

When did adults decide they were too old to play? 🎨👇

Somewhere between work, responsibilities and busy schedules, many of us stopped making time for activities we simply enjoy.

That's part of what makes Coil & Pinch so refreshing.
This hands-on pottery studio gives visitors the chance to put their phones down, get their hands dirty and create something from scratch. There are no emails to answer, no notifications to check and no pressure to get it perfect.

Using traditional pottery techniques, you'll learn how a simple piece of clay can be shaped into something uniquely your own. Along the way, you'll discover that creativity isn't reserved for artists, it's something we all carry with us.

📌 Save this for your next Tulbagh weekend, then explore more unique experiences on our website. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/member/coil-pinch-things-to-do/

31/05/2026

Nobody visits Tulbagh for a salad in winter 😉 🍔👇
But they do visit for burgers like these.
If you’re looking for some of the best burgers in Tulbagh, these are the spots worth adding to your winter food list.

🍔 Kole & Deeg
Their Wagyu Burger is stacked high with a rich Wagyu patty topped with bacon jam, cheddar, lettuce and tomato, all served in their traditional-style roosterkoek. Smoky, messy and best unshared.

🥖 Chef&Co.
Their Gatsby is a proper Cape classic done the Chef & Co. way. Grilled curry chicken, bacon, fries, cheese sauce, mayonnaise, cheddar, dill cucumbers, grilled onions and onion rings, all packed into a half French loaf.

🥓 Readers Restaurant
Anything here comes with charm, and their BLT Cheese Burger is no exception. Hearty from the first bite. Just a classic burger that satisfies exactly what you want it to.

🍺 Bush Pub Tulbagh & Herholdt's Pub & Grub
Sometimes all you want is a classic pub-style burger and a cold drink. Bush Pub and Herholdt's Pub keeps it simple: generous portions, good company and a burger that goes perfectly with a cold beer.

🍷 The Taste at Manley | Manley Wine Estate
This is your true gourmet option: brioche bun, brie cheese and red wine caramelised onions that work especially well alongside a glass of their Pinotage. This is a burger you’d face wind and rain to try.

🔥 Boord Restaurant, Farmstall & Accommodation
Their Signature Burger doesn’t hold back with a beef patty topped with calamari, lettuce, onion, tomato, bacon and cheese stacked into one burger that sounds excessive until you try it.

📌 Save this for your next cold-weather food mission, then explore more places to eat around Tulbagh on our website. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/eat-and-drink/

30/05/2026

Your team probably doesn’t need another boardroom… it needs a reset 🍷👇

This time of the year, deadlines stack up, calendars fill quickly, and people start working beside each other instead of with each other.

That’s what makes Tulbagh such an easy choice for a one- or two-night team escape.

It's close enough to Cape Town to avoid complicated planning, but far enough away to shift everyone out of their usual routine. We have country stays tucked into the mountains, wine estate cottages, historic stays, and space to re-align your teams goals.

And because winter is a quieter travel period, it’s one of the best times to enjoy the valley without the crowds.

📌 Explore our website to find team stays, wine estates and spaces for your next Tulbagh reset. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/stay/

23/05/2026

We can't wait 😁 🎄

The excitement is building as Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh returns to Tulbagh for three days of festive fun🎄 Whether you're exploring the artisanal market for unique finds, enjoying wine tastings from our renowned local estates, indulging in delicious food or soaking up the live entertainment with friends, there's plenty to enjoy this June✨ And with 2026 marking our 25th anniversary celebration, this year is set to be bigger and more festive than ever🎉

Tickets available via Webtickets - https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1583490083

22/05/2026

What made Vintage & Vine special wasn’t just the wine, it was seeing the valley come together 🍷❤️

To every guest who joined us, shared a glass, supported local businesses and spent the day exploring what Tulbagh has to offer, thank you.

And to the wine farms, farmers, artisans and teams behind the tables, thank you for showing up and sharing the work, stories and passion behind what you do.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s celebration possible. We’re already looking forward to the next one 🍷

📌 Keep exploring the valley on our website and discover more wine farms, stays and experiences in Tulbagh. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/

Blue Crane Vineyards Brandstof Mark Buchanan's Brewery Tulbagh Vintage & Vine Faire Chain Boland Lemberg Wine Estate LeReve_Resort Manley Wine Estate Oakhurst Tasting Room Swanepoel wines Oude Compagnies Readers Restaurant Saronsberg Cellar Rijk’s Wine Estate and Guesthouse Theuniskraal Wines Tulbagh Winery Krone Shining Things CORE Liquids Vars Gebak in die Boland

21/05/2026

This is what makes Chardonnay Day worth celebrating in Tulbagh 🍷

Across the Tulbagh Wine Route, you’ll find Chardonnay done differently across our estates. One bottle can taste bright and crisp, while the next feels rich and creamy, making International Chardonnay Day the perfect excuse to crack open a bottle and discover which style you enjoy most.

🍋 An unwooded Chardonnay goes straight to the bottle.
This usually gives you a fresher, lighter style of wine with brighter citrus, green apple and crisp fruit flavours. A Chardonnay that embodies these flavours is the Theuniskraal Wines Chardonnay, which produces flavours of lemon and lime with undertones of peach, apple and pear.

🪵 A wooded Chardonnay spends its time ageing in barrels.
This ageing process creates a fuller wine, often with creamier notes like vanilla, butter and toasted nuts. Manley Wine Estate ’s Eikenmaat Semillon-Chardonnay is aged in Swabian oak, giving the fruity flavours a creamier, lightly toasted character.

🥂 Chardonnay is also a classic grape used in Cap Classique, especially in Blanc de Blancs styles. At Krone and Saronsberg Cellar , Chardonnay brings freshness, elegance and brightness to their sparkling wines.

📌 Want to discover more about our wine stops and explore the full Tulbagh Wine Route? Head to our website to browse all the wine farms in the valley.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/wine-valley

18/05/2026

Long before Church Street became one of Tulbagh’s most recognisable landmarks, this building was already part of the town’s story. 🏛👇

Just outside of Town, De Oude Drostdy: Museum and Venue, Tulbagh was built in 1804 and originally served as the seat of the magistrate of Tulbagh. Today, it stands as a national heritage site and cultural-historical museum, giving visitors a closer look at the valley before modern tourism shaped it.

Inside, you’ll find early Cape furniture, household pieces that help bring the building’s history to life.

What makes the story even more remarkable is that De Oude Drostdy was declared a National Monument in 1969, just two days before the devastating earthquake on 29 September shook the building to its foundations.

Today, the space continues to evolve. Open on select weekends and specific occasions, the museum also hosts weddings, functions, high teas and occasional events like Kintsugi, giving people new ways to experience one of Tulbagh’s most historic buildings.

And because it’s located right near the town centre, it’s easy to include in your weekend plans. Stop in during a slower morning, after breakfast, or while exploring Church Street.

📌 Save this for your next Tulbagh weekend, then explore more local experiences on our website.https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/

14/05/2026

Following the recent flooding across parts of the Western Cape, the Tulbagh Valley is continuing with clean-up and recovery efforts 🌿⁠
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Many local businesses, accommodation establishments, wine farms and restaurants have been affected in different ways, and while parts of the valley are beginning to reopen, others are still working hard behind the scenes to recover.⁠
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Right now, the best thing visitors can do before travelling to Tulbagh is to phone ahead and confirm operating hours, road access and availability directly with businesses.⁠
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We’re grateful for the patience, support and kindness shown to our local businesses and residents during this time⁠
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📌 Please continue supporting local where possible, and contact establishments directly before planning your visit to the valley.

14/05/2026

Everything you think you know about winter weddings… might need a second look 💍
Planning a winter wedding might seem a little chilly, but it’s actually one of the best times of year to say “I do.”❄️

A winter wedding gives you a better chance of securing your preferred date. With less competition than the summer season, there’s often more availability, more flexibility from suppliers, and even the opportunity to put together a better overall package.

It also changes the way your guests experience the day. Instead of being spread out across lawns and gardens, people naturally come together, creating a more connected and intimate atmosphere.

At this time of year, you don’t need to overdecorate. The space does most of the work for you. Bringing your wedding indoors means softer lighting, lit fireplaces, and layers of texture that add warmth and depth to the setting.

And when it comes to food and wine, winter naturally leans into richer, slow-cooked dishes that pair beautifully with a glass of locally produced red wine. It’s a menu that leaves your guests feeling satisfied and well taken care of.

View all of our wedding venues here:
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/weddings/