Lourensford Wine Estate is a spectacular estate, nestled at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland Mountain ranges and with a view over False Bay.

On a clear day you could spot Cape Point from various vantage points and what better way to get there than on your mountain bike. The Estate stretches over 4000ha of pristine land and mountain bikers will be able to experience the scenic climbs, flowing paths and thrilling descents among vineyards, forest, fynbos and fruit orchards ofone of the world’s most beautiful wine estates as they navigate the gravel trails and pristine single tracks in the basin of the Helderberg Mountains.

Lourensford is well-known for it’s award winning wines and has been awarded Top Wine Estate in 2020 at the SA Terroir Wine Awards. Cellarmaster Hannes Nel, who has completed 3 W2W races, does all of his riding on the estate, and uses his mountain bike as a crucial tool in his wine making philosophy.

Extraordinary by nature

Cyclists in the vicinity of Vergelegen wine estate – South Africa’s first ever  Biodiversity and Wine Initiative Champion – can look forward to outstanding scenery set against the  spectacular backdrop of the Hottentots Holland mountain range. With 1900 hectares  declared a private nature reserve, with the same status as the Kruger National Park, see if you can spot some of the 150 bird species and 250 plant species flourishing on this beautiful 3000 hectare estate. Bontebok, quagga, indigenous Nguni cattle, eland and the enigmatic Cape leopard also reside here. From the heights enjoy views of False Bay,  Table Mountain and the vineyards – sustainable farming supports the production of nature-driven, understated, elegant and well-balanced wines.

Paul Clüver Family Wines has become a landmark on Wines2Whales, annually welcoming MTB’s who delight in playing on the challenging routes through the farm’s mountainous fynbos, across the famous bridges like Poffadder, Rietvlei magic and Witklippies, alongside the vineyards responsible for the award-winning ranges of Paul Clüver wines. The MTB connection runs close to home as both managing director Paul Clüver Jnr and cellarmaster Andries Burger are keen mountain-bikers, frequently participated in W2W.  They are almost as passionate about this unique race as they are about Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the two grape varieties Paul Clüver pioneered in the Elgin region and from which world class renditions of these noble wines are made today. Situated on the slopes of the Groenlandberg, cyclists can expect to ride through spectacular scenery with the scent of fynbos and the cool breezes ensuring that however taxing, the effort is off-set by some sensorial delights. Almost as rewarding as a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir!

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Over more than three decades, Bouchard Finlayson has earned a global reputation for crafting memorable wines that speak to a sense of place. Today our Tête de Cuvée and Galpin Peak rank amongst the finest Pinot Noirs the country has to offer. Alongside this noble Burgundian cultivar, the cellar is known for its award-winning Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as the beguiling red blend, Hannibal.

Bouchard Finlayson is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.

Oak Valley Estate is a 5th generation family farm owned by the Rawbone-Viljoen family since 1898 when the property was purchased by Sir Antonie Viljoen. In 1902, Antonie planted the first Semillon and Cinsault and in 1908 he built the first wine cellar in Elgin. 

With vineyards 500m above sea level, the high altitude, cool south-easterly winds, cloud cover and cold winters make Elgin the coolest wine region in South Africa. This cool climate allows for the gradual ripening of grapes, creating wines of delicacy, freshness, flavour and balance.

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