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Stanford Wine Route

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Discover Stanford Wine Route

Western Cape · Regional wine route

Discover the Stanford Wine Route

Stanford is one of the Overberg’s prettiest villages, with historic cottages, a village green and the peaceful Klein River. The Stanford Wine Route spreads out into the hills around it, just 20 minutes beyond Hermanus.

Cool air from Walker Bay keeps the vineyards fresh, even in summer. Therefore, look forward to vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus a few delightful surprises from small producers.

Why visit

  • A charming historic village with cafés, crafts and a river
  • Fresh, cool-climate wines from small family cellars
  • Birding, river cruises and beautiful countryside walks
  • An easy pairing with Hermanus and the Hemel-en-Aarde

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.

Wine farms to explore

Stanford Wine Route
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Stanford Wine Route
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Stanford Wine Route
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Discover Your Stanford Wine Route Visit

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

Good to know

  • Stanford was founded in 1857 by Captain Robert Stanford.
  • The village lies on the Klein River, near Hermanus.
  • Gentle river cruises are a local favourite.
  • Cool sea breezes shape fresh Sauvignon Blanc and elegant Pinot Noir.
  • Stanford is known for its artists, cheese and craft beer.

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.