One of the best and most historic vineyards to visit in the area is Bouchard Finlayson. This multi-award-winning winery is one of the oldest wineries in the region and was started by winemaker Peter Finlayson, who was a wine pioneer and one of the first to grow vines in the region of Hermanus. It’s particularly well known for its Pinot Noir, however for lovers of white wines, the Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs are also excellent.
Creation Wines - Image: Esme Fox
Creation Wines
If you believe that wines are best paired with food, then a visit to Creation Wines is for you. The food I tried here was certainly among some of the best I had during my time in South Africa. Set in the middle of a mustard, lavender and bottle green valley, it offers spectacularly scenic views to enjoy whilst you eat. There’s a 5-course lunch pairing with eight different wines to try, and it also offers special children’s menus if you’ve got kids in tow.
Whalehaven Winery
If you have a penchant for chocolate, what could be better than a wine and chocolate pairing? At Whalehaven you can do just that. In its large and airy tasting room, you can try samples such as a Pinot Noir paired with a rose milk chocolate, a Merlot paired with a lavender chocolate or a Pinotage paired with a South African fynbos chocolate.