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Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley

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Discover Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley

Western Cape · Regional wine route

Discover the Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley

Its name means heaven and earth, and the Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley lives up to it. The valley climbs inland from Hermanus, with vineyards stretching from the coast up into the hills.

Cool ocean air and clay-rich soils create ideal conditions for Burgundian grapes. Consequently, Hemel-en-Aarde wine is internationally respected, especially its silky Pinot Noir and refined Chardonnay. The valley is divided into three wards, each with its own subtle character.

Why visit

  • Some of South Africa’s most celebrated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
  • Beautiful valley drives just minutes from Hermanus
  • Fine dining and relaxed lunches with vineyard views
  • Whale watching in Walker Bay during the winter and spring season

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Wine farms to explore

Bouchard Finlayson logo

Bouchard Finlayson
Mon
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Open to the public
Bartho Eksteen logo

Bartho Eksteen
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Child friendly
Open to the public
Platter 2026 Five Star
Ataraxia Mountain Vineyards logo

Ataraxia Mountain Vineyards
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Open to the public
Domaine des Dieux logo

Domaine des Dieux
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Open to the public
Creation logo

Creation
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Restaurant
Open to the public
Platter 2026 Five Star
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Discover Your Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley Visit

Short course · 3 lessons · 22 min Discover Hemel-en-Aarde The history, the fun facts and how to plan your visit to Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley, in three short lessons and a quick quiz. Start the course

Good to know

  • Hemel-en-Aarde means Heaven and Earth.
  • Tim Hamilton Russell planted the valley's first vineyards in 1975.
  • The valley is cool enough for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two grapes that dislike heat.
  • It has three wards: the valley, the upper valley and the ridge.
  • Southern right whales visit nearby Hermanus between about June and November.

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