Stellenbosch winery visits
Tastings at five Stellenbosch estates, from 70 to 200 rand per adult, Jordan’s guided cellar tour at 249 rand and Waterford’s three-hour wine walk at 1,075 rand.
At a glance
- Five estates compared, with tastings from 70 to 200 rand per adult
- Jordan’s Cellar Tour, with five wines, costs 249 rand, at 11 am or 3 pm
- Waterford’s Porcupine Trail Wine Walk crosses vineyards and fynbos in about 3 hours
- Simonsig pours five Cap Classiques from its Kaapse Vonkel range for 150 rand
- Post House lets you choose any five wines for 130 rand
How the visit runs
Welcome drink
Waterford’s Porcupine Trail Wine Walk opens with a drink, before the guide sets off.
Vineyards and fynbos
A guided walk through the vines and the Cape fynbos, on one of two routes chosen by fitness.
Tasting and snack
A three-wine tasting and a light snack.
Cellar and chocolate about 3 hours in all
A cellar tour, then the estate’s Wine & Chocolate Experience, for 1,075 rand per person.
What to taste
Kaapse Vonkel
Simonsig’s Cap Classique range: Brut, Brut Rosé, Satin Nectar, Satin Nectar Rosé and Satin Royale, 150 rand for the five.
Cap Classique at Neethlingshof
The estate’s sparkling wines, 70 rand, the cheapest tasting here (read on one page).
Wine and chocolate
Three Waterford wines with handcrafted chocolates, 30 to 40 minutes, 200 rand.
Short Story Collection
Five wines of Neethlingshof’s range for 130 rand, or three of them with two Estate Range wines for 105.
Flagship wines in Riedel glasses
Jordan’s Flagship Wine Tasting, four wines for 489 rand.
For Stellenbosch winery visits, the five estates compared here pour tastings from 70 to 200 rand per adult, and two sell a guided visit with a tasting at a published price: Jordan’s Cellar Tour at 249 rand and Waterford’s wine walk at 1,075 rand.
Jordan, from tasting to Land Rover
Jordan seats its tastings by the dam overlooking the Stellenbosch Mountains, or on the terrace, and builds up from there.
“You might even get a chance to see some action in the cellar!”, says Jordan Wine Estate of its Cellar Tour.
| Format | Price | Length | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Range Tasting | 142 rand | 45 minutes | four wines from the current list |
| Cellar Tour | 249 rand | ¾ hr to 1 hr | guided cellar visit, five wines |
| Flagship Wine Tasting | 489 rand | n/a | four flagship wines in Riedel stemware |
| Land Rover vineyard drive | 656 rand | 1 hr 30 to 2 hr | wines in the vineyards, then the cellar |
The two dearest formats were read on one page only.
A Stellenbosch day in two versions
| Day plan | Offers | Total per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Three tastings | Neethlingshof Cap Classique (70), Post House (130), Simonsig (150) | 350 rand |
| Cellar and chocolate | Jordan Cellar Tour (249), Waterford Wine & Chocolate (200) | 449 rand |
Totals use the 2026 prices read on 14 October 2026, before any waiver.
Starting prices compared
Tastings and tours by winery
| Winery | Experience | Price per adult | What is served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wine Estate | Estate Range Tasting Tasting | 142 ZAR | Seated 45-minute tasting of four wines chosen from the current list |
| Flagship Wine Tasting Tasting | 489 ZAR | Four flagship wines in Riedel stemware | |
| Cellar Tour Guided tour | 249 ZAR | Guided tour of the cellar and the winemaking process with five wines, ¾ hr to 1 hr, 11 am or 3 pm, up to 15 people, ages 7+ | |
| Vineyard tour by Land Rover with cellar tour Guided tour | 656 ZAR | Open Land Rover vineyard drive with wines in the vineyards, then a cellar tour, 1 hr 30 to 2 hr, up to 8 | |
| Simonsig Family Vineyards | The Kaapse Vonkel tasting Tasting | 150 ZAR | Tasting of five Cap Classiques |
| The Crown Collection Tasting | 250 ZAR | Crown Collection tasting | |
| Neethlingshof Estate | Cap Classique Tasting Tasting | 70 ZAR | Tasting of the estate’s Cap Classique sparkling wines |
| Estate Range Tasting Tasting | 90 ZAR | Five wines of the Estate Range | |
| Selection Tasting Tasting | 105 ZAR | Two Estate Range and three Short Story Collection wines | |
| Short Story Collection Tasting | 130 ZAR | Five wines of the Short Story Collection | |
| Cellar Tour only Guided tour | 70 ZAR | Cellar tour, to be booked 24 hours ahead, no tasting stated | |
| Waterford Estate | Wine & Chocolate Experience Tasting | 200 ZAR | Three Waterford wines paired with handcrafted chocolates, 30 to 40 min |
| Porcupine Trail Wine Walk Guided tour | 1,075 ZAR | Welcome drink, guided walk through vineyards and fynbos (two routes by fitness), three-wine tasting, light snack, cellar tour and the Wine & Chocolate Experience, about 3 hr, prepaid a week ahead, no children under 10 | |
| Post House Wines (Raithby) | Wine tasting (any 5 wines) Tasting | 130 ZAR | Choice of any five wines from the Post Card or Estate Range, free from a R600 purchase |
Prices as published by each operator, checked on October 14, 2026.
Before you go
- Children: Jordan’s cellar tours are strictly for ages 7 and up. Waterford’s walk takes no children under 10.
- Booking: Jordan’s Cellar Tour needs a pre-booking, up to 15 people. Neethlingshof’s cellar tour must be booked 24 hours ahead.
- Fee waiver: Post House’s tasting is free from a purchase of 600 rand.
- Currency: prices are written “R142”, R for rand.
- Age: the minimum legal age to buy alcohol in South Africa is 18.
- The driver: one person should skip the tastings.
Stellenbosch tours with a tasting
| Tour | Price per person | Length | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan, Cellar Tour | 249 rand | ¾ hr to 1 hr | 11 am or 3 pm, up to 15 people, ages 7 and up, pre-booking |
| Jordan, Land Rover vineyard drive and cellar tour | 656 rand | 1 hr 30 to 2 hr | up to 8 people, read on one page |
| Waterford, Porcupine Trail Wine Walk | 1,075 rand | about 3 hours | prepaid a week ahead, no children under 10, read on one page |
Source: Jordan Wine Estate and Waterford Estate pages, read on 14 October 2026. Prices in South African rand.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a wine tasting in Stellenbosch?
70 to 200 rand per adult (2026 prices): 70 at Neethlingshof, 130 at Post House, 142 at Jordan, 150 at Simonsig, 200 at Waterford.
Is there a winery tour in Stellenbosch?
Yes. Jordan’s Cellar Tour, with five wines, costs 249 rand, at 11 am or 3 pm. Waterford’s Porcupine Trail Wine Walk costs 1,075 rand for about 3 hours.
Can children go on a Stellenbosch cellar tour?
From age 7 at Jordan, strictly. Waterford’s wine walk takes no children under 10.
How long does a Stellenbosch wine tasting take?
30 to 40 minutes for Waterford’s Wine & Chocolate Experience, 45 minutes for Jordan’s Estate Range Tasting.
Is the tasting free if you buy wine?
At Post House, yes, from a 600 rand purchase. No waiver was recorded at the other estates.
Sources
- Jordan Wine Estate: tastings and tours (prices, durations, times, group size, minimum age) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Jordan Wine Estate: tasting and tours, second page (Estate Range Tasting, Cellar Tour) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Simonsig Family Vineyards: tastings and platters (Kaapse Vonkel tasting, Crown Collection) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Neethlingshof Estate: experiences (tastings, cellar tour, booking) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Waterford Estate: tasting room (Wine & Chocolate Experience, price, duration) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Waterford Estate: experiences (Porcupine Trail Wine Walk) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Post House Wines: wine tasting guide, Somerset West and Stellenbosch (price, selection) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Post House Wines: wine tasting (price, ranges) consulted on October 14, 2026
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