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Bot River Wine Route

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Discover Bot River Wine Route

Western Cape · Regional wine route

Discover the Bot River Wine Route

The Bot River Wine Route offers country charm in its purest form. Just off the N2, between the cool hills of Elgin and the coast at Hermanus, a handful of family-run farms welcome visitors with an easy, unhurried spirit.

Thanks to its mix of sea breezes and mountain soils, Bot River produces a wide range of styles. In particular, look out for expressive Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Rhône-style blends, as well as Cap Classique sparkling wines.

Why visit

  • Boutique, family-run cellars with a relaxed farm feel
  • Characterful Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and red blends
  • Mountain and lagoon scenery close to Hermanus
  • A great stop on the way to the Overberg coast

Browse the wine farms and venues below to find your perfect stops.

Find a wine farm

Search the directory by name or location, or browse the farms in this category below.
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Wine farms to explore

Wildekrans Wine & Olive Estate logo

Wildekrans Wine & Olive Estate
Bot River Wine Route
Open to the public
Veritas 2026 Winner
Gabriëlskloof logo

Gabriëlskloof
Mon
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bot River Wine Route
Restaurant Tasting from R97
Open to the public
Platter 2026 Five Star
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Genevieve MCC
Bot River Wine Route
Open to the public
Barton Vineyards & Villas logo

Barton Vineyards & Villas
Bot River Wine Route
Free tasting
Open to the public
Michelangelo 2026 Winner
Luddite Wines logo

Luddite Wines
Bot River Wine Route
Open to the public
Avg. bottle R250+
Beaumont logo

Beaumont
Mon
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bot River Wine Route
Restaurant Tasting R160
Open to the public
Platter 2026 Five Star
Avg. bottle R250+
Anysbos logo

Anysbos
Bot River Wine Route
By appointment
Platter 2026 Winner Platter 2026 Five Star
Arcangeli Vineyards logo

Arcangeli Vineyards
Bot River Wine Route
Open to the public
Eerste Hoop logo

Eerste Hoop
Bot River Wine Route
Open to the public
Veritas 2026 Winner

Explore the area

Every farm on this route is pinned here. Zoom in or tap a pin to find your next tasting.

Discover Your Bot River Wine Route Visit

Short course · 3 lessons · 22 min Discover Bot River The history, the fun facts and how to plan your visit to Bot River Wine Route, in three short lessons and a quick quiz. Start the course

Good to know

  • Bot River lies in the Overberg, which means over the mountain.
  • The Botriviervlei, a big estuary nearby, is a haven for water birds.
  • The area sits between Elgin and Hermanus.
  • Cool sea breezes slow ripening and keep the wines fresh.
  • Many farms here also press olive oil.

Book your tasting

Check current tasting hours and reserve your preferred experience directly with the farm.

Allow time to explore

Choose a comfortable number of stops and leave time to enjoy each visit.

Arrange your transport

Plan a designated driver or local transfer before setting out for your wine day.

Your next wine discovery starts here

Choose a farm, explore its wines and make time for the experience.
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