Lourensford Estate,established in the year 1700 and once part of Willem Adriaan van der Stel's Vergelegen is arguably one of the most beautiful wine estates in the world.Steeped in history and heritage,the estate also boasts an ultra-modern winery utilising technology unique in the Southern Hemisphere

The magnificent soils and diverse micro-climates create the ideal terroir for world-beating wines.Loure- nsford is fast-becoming one of the biggest wine estates in South Africa,with over 300 hectares of vines already planted.Lourensford's scenic beauty has played host to many local and international film shoots, starring some of Hollywood's top actors.Not only do we also host annual sports and cultural events with thousands of participants and spectators,but many a wedding reception and corporate function has been held on the estate.There is a sizeable equestrian establishment on the estate, with stabling as well as one of the only two polo fields in Cape Town, where the sport of kings is practiced and enjoyed.
The property also boasts a brand new wine cellar utilising technology unique in the Southern Hemisphere, and already pressing more than 1500 tons,where dedicated wine makers ply their trade.Meticulous selection of grapes combined with minimum handling and the use of gravity during vinification form the basis of a singular philosophy of quality.