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          <name>Alto Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1021</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813884</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813894</fax>
          <email>info@alto.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE ORIGINAL RED WINE ESTATE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Alto is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin district. Its trellised vineyards cling to the high granite slopes that rise from a 100 to 500 metres above sea level, which are ideal for the cultivation of red grape varietals. Unsurprisingly, Alto is, and has always been, red wine country.</intro>
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          <name>Annandale Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4657</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813560</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 881-3562</fax>
          <email>info@annandale.co.za</email>
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          <name>Audacia Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3514</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 881-3052</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 881-3137</fax>
          <email>info@audacia.co.za</email>
		  <intro>With no flash or fanfare, the family owners have turned this once run-down property into an award-winning red-wine boutique winery in Stellenbosch.  Perfectly situated on the cool, southern slope of the Helderberg Mountain it has 20 hectares under cultivation. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Roobernet and Malbec grapes allow for the creation of truly exquisite exquisite hand-made red wines. 2005 was the first harvest entirely of own grapes, from vineyards replanted since 2000.  It has a personal wine tasting venue for audacious wine route explorers.  The focus is firmly on quality rather than quantity, the grapes are hand picked and, to ensure that quality is preserved, the blocks are fermented seperately in small tanks. Primarily French oak is used for maturation. Once the wine is bottled it is allowed further bottle maturation before it is released.</intro>
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          <name>Avontuur Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1029</link>
		  <phone>+27.218553450</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218554600</fax>
          <email>info@avontuurestate.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Stand on the terrace at Avontuur and three things overwhelm you; the magnificent view of Table Mountain, the vista across the Indian Ocean, and, as you turn around, the gloriously rugged Helderberg Mountain range looming at you back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;... now add a glass of Avontuur wine!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Click&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/attachments/PDF-View.aspx?PDFID=2322&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to view our Price List. | Click&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/attachments/PDF-View.aspx?PDFID=2323&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HERE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to view our Activities and Packages.    &lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Bilton Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4293</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813714</phone>
		  <fax>+27.865236821</fax>
          <email>sales@biltonwines.com</email>
		  <intro>Bilton Wines is situated on the foot of the Helderberg Mountain and is&amp;nbsp;blessed with old world charm and&amp;nbsp;character. It was in 1726 that the first vineyards were planted. Grapes and vegetables were originally supplied to ships passing the Cape of Good Hope.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The beautiful old&amp;nbsp;Cellar dates back to 1824 and has been meticulously restored to stand as a heritage building and our tastingroom. It is now, almost 300 years later that we are proud to produce our own range of wines. Our 1998 maiden vintage&amp;nbsp;of&amp;nbsp;Merlot&amp;nbsp;was soon&amp;nbsp;followed&amp;nbsp;by a Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.&amp;nbsp;The Bilton Private Collection&amp;nbsp;consists of&amp;nbsp;&apos;The Bilton&apos; - The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were handpicked form the oldest vines on Bilton and spent 34 months ageing in 100% French oak barrels and 500% in new oak, which is unheard of for South African wines. The result is a monumental dark and aromatic wine that will continue to mature to well over 80 years under ideal cellar conditions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our newly released Viognier 2008 was also made&amp;nbsp;in a way that is a technique rarely used for white wine in South Africa. Grapes were sourced from an individual block, berries hand selected before undergoing fermentation on the skins- it took winemaker Rudi de Wet almost a decade of trail and error before producing the result he sought. The wine then spent 12 months ageing in barrels, 75 % in oak and 25% in Acacia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sir Percy, french classic in style is a&amp;nbsp;wine named after the owners&amp;nbsp;Grand father, Percy Bilton. In 2010 it was selected as one of the top 100 wine in the world&amp;nbsp;and we were invited to show this wine in the VIP tasting area at the Miami wine show,&amp;nbsp;received a Grand Prix award in Poland in 2011 and a Decanter Silver medal at London Wine Trade Fair.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the more adventurist we have our infamous Matt Black Pirate blend which is now&amp;nbsp;accompanied by his&amp;nbsp;maiden, Sauvignon Blanc 2011.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Ensuring this quality for Bilton&apos;s wine costumers around the world, the Private Collection and Cellar Selection is fitted with a&amp;nbsp;unique and tamper-proof security tag called the &amp;quot;bubble tag&amp;quot; developed by a company called Proof tag.&amp;nbsp;This is attached to the neck of each bottle of wine produced on the farm and serves as a digital fingerprint that prevents counterfeiting of our wines and allows the owner of the bottle to check its authenticity online. Each tag &lt;br /&gt;carries a code that when scanned with a smart phone provides access to Bilton Wines website and the tasting notes on that wine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At Bilton, we are stiving towards producing some of the world&apos;s finest wines and we invite you now to share in our legacy, to learn about our wines and to explore our history and the plans for our future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;Life seems to permeate Bilton Wines, the sun always seems to shine, even in winter. If you listen closely, you may hear Frank Sinatra crooning. It has that kind of feel.&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Bredell Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3139</link>
		  <phone>+27.218422478</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218423124</fax>
          <email>info@bredellwines.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Closely guarded by the Helderberg&apos;s peaks and cooled by fresh sea breezes off False Bay, the legendary JP Bredell Wines have become world-renowned for their award-winning quality wines of outshining others in their class, both nationally and internationally. 
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          <name>Croydon</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5194</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 843-3610</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 843-3609</fax>
          <email>winemaker@croydon-estate.co.za</email>
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          <name>Dombeya Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5165</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813895</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813986</fax>
          <email>info@dombeyawines.com</email>
		  <intro>Home of the Dombeya wine range, is a premium wine producer located in the Helderberg sub region of Stellenbosch, South Africa.&lt;br /&gt;
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Stellenbosch, and the Helderberg in particular, is the heartland of South African wine. In fact, this revered sub region is known locally as the &quot;Golden Triangle&quot;, in recognition of the roll call of elite producers who call it home and the outstanding wine that is created here.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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          <name>Eikendal Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1090</link>
		  <phone>+27.218551422</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218551027</fax>
          <email>info@eikendal.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic&quot;&gt;Contemporary Classics from South Africa to suit your Lifestyle! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The brand is passionately owned by the Swiss Saager family from Zurich with Eikendal Vineyards founded in 1981. Eikendal is a distinct landmark of the renowned Stellenbosch Winelands – a popular wine destination in the Cape’s premier wine region known for its international acclaim in producing world-class wines.</intro>
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          <name>Ernie Els Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4975</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813588</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813688</fax>
          <email>info@ernieelswines.com</email>
		  <intro>Explore the wonderful and fascinating world of wine as seen and enjoyed by South African golfer Ernie Els. Through his many travels around the globe Ernie has been exposed to and appreciated some of the world’s greatest wines and in 1999 decided to pursue his developed passion for fine wine with the creation of Ernie Els Wines. Ernie befittingly chose Stellenbosch, the noble heart of South African wine to base his operation. Welcome to Ernie Els Wines!</intro>
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          <name>Grangehurst Winery</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1095</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 855-3625</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 855-2143</fax>
          <email>winery@grangehurst.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div&gt;Grangehurst Winery - established in 1992 - is a specialist red wine cellar on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. The first wines were made on a converted squash court, which still forms part of the winery’s infrastructure. A dry rosé wine has been introduced to the range. &lt;br /&gt;
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Grangehurst’s reds are classical, handcrafted wines made to complement fine cuisine. You can enjoy these wines at&amp;nbsp;preferred restaurants, hotels and lodges throughout South Africa and beyond - or of course, in your own home. You may also choose to get a real taste of Grangehurst by spending a few nights at Grange Cottage, sipping our wines whilst braaing on the stoep overlooking the surrounding vineyards. Winemaker - Jeremy Walker (member of The Cape Winemakers’ Guild).&lt;br /&gt;
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Nikela (Cape Blend)&lt;br /&gt;
Pinotage&lt;br /&gt;
Cabernet Sauvignon&lt;br /&gt;
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot&lt;br /&gt;
Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon&lt;br /&gt;
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Mon-Fri:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 09h00-16h00&lt;br /&gt;
Sat-Sun:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Phone first&lt;br /&gt;
Closed: &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday 
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          <name>Guardian Peak</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4924</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813899</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813688</fax>
          <email>info@guardianpeak.com</email>
		  <intro>Guardian Peak wines, seek to combine traditional body and structure with &amp;quot;New World&amp;quot; exuberance to produce quality wines, whereby we can introduce more people to the fascinating lifestyle and culture of wine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Opening of Guardian Peak Winery &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fine wine, superb food and magnificent panoramic views are the signature feature of the Guardian Peak winery which opened in December 2005. These fruit driven wines include three red blends and three single varietal wines which embody the new-world style of winemaking allowing them to be enjoyed at an early age.&lt;br /&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Helderberg Wijnmakerij</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6716</link>
		  <phone>+27.218422371</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218422373</fax>
          <email>info@helderbergwijnmakerij.com</email>
		  <intro>The Helderberg, named for its beauty, and meaning Clear or Bright Mountain, rises majestically above the sweeping False Bay. Around this mountain, farmers have planted vines for centuries; discovering that its soils and proximity to the ocean are ideal for the cultivation of premium grapes. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; In 1906, the Helderberg Winery was established and in that year harvested the first grapes in their new winery on the slopes of the Helderberg. Over the following decades, the winery grew in stature, based on its pedigree of consistently producing excellent red wines, with notably superb Cabernet sauvignon. The winery was instrumental in establishing the area’s reputation and high regard, and today the Helderberg is widely acknowledged as South Africa’s home of fine red wines.</intro>
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          <name>Heron Ridge</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5026</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 842-2501</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 842-2501</fax>
          <email>orps@xsinet.co.za</email>
		  <intro>A small 4 hectare farm bought in 1997 by the Orpen family, previously planted with Chenin Blanc &amp; Cinsaut, grapes delivered to the Stellenbosch vineyard co-op. Good practice for a new farmer. Soil analysis suggested noble varieties so with great help from well-known viticulturist Paul Wallace it was decided to replant with the noble cultivar SHIRAZ. The cool breezes straight off the sea ensure cool &amp; slow ripening. The ground was deep ploughed &amp; replanted with Shiraz in 1999 &amp; our first cultivar was made from 2-year-old vines (we took about 850 kg off the 4 hectares) &amp; the 2001 received 4 stars from Wine magazine. Unfortunately only 500 bottles were made which were quickly snapped up. In 2002 we built a cellar in time for the 2003 vintage which was awarded 4 stars by Platter. Our frequent exports to Germany reveal first-class feedback; they awarded 89pnts out of 100. 2004 has been released &amp; rewarded 4 stars by John Platter. 2005 has seen the birth of a delicious Cab/Shiraz Blend &amp; superb Shiraz Reserve which we look forward to releasing in 2007.</intro>
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          <name>Hidden Valley Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4708</link>
		  <phone>+27.218802646</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218802645</fax>
          <email>info@hiddenvalleywines.com</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hidden Valley is the culmination of years of determined patience. Dave Hidden, a winemaker by training, but entrepreneur by nature, has realized his dream. This secluded farm nestled against the Stellenbosch mountains, now boasts a magnificent new cellar amongst its pristine vineyards. The parcel of land was pointed out to Dave in the late seventies by Dave&apos;s Viticultural Professor, he remarked that this was amongst the best vineyard land in South Africa. Dave took heed of this and acquired the property in 1998. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;After careful consideration and in keeping with a holistic approach to the environment, the farm was developed to its current glory. Although the winery is a state of the art, gravity fed cellar, it is nestled into side the slope and intended to blend back into the environment in time. The building materials, namely stone, wood and glass are purposely selected to present a contemporary yet functional structure. The cellar is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, almond orchards and natural vegetation, each occupying an integral part of the farms&apos; ecosystem. Sustainable agriculture is a common theme in every approach both in and outside the cellar&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Our wine - &amp;quot;A Gift of Nature&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Several Hidden Valley vintages have been highly acclaimed both locally and overseas, with ABSA Pinotage Top Ten rankings for three consecutive years, a gold medal at the UK Wine Magazine&apos;s prestigious International Wine Challenge in London, and huge recognition by some of the world&apos;s top wine experts. Not to mention the Diamond Award in the Winemakers&apos; Choice Award for our 2010 Sauvignon Blanc and the Silver in the Michelangelo Awards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Our Tasting Centre is open 7 days a week&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Mon-Fri: 8:00 to 17:00&lt;br /&gt;Sat-Sun: 9:00 to 17:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Note: we may close at 13:00 for private functions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Idiom Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5118</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 852 3590 (sales)</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 851 5891</fax>
          <email>wine@idiom.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div&gt;Elegant and opulent blends and exciting expressions of exotic varietals. The Idiom Collection is an award winning range of premium wines from the Bottega family’s Da Capo Vineyards. The vineyards are located in the southernmost part of the Stellenbosch wine region, near Sir Lowry’s Pass, overlooking False Bay. Some of the rarer Italian and Mediterranean grape varietals have been planted, plus many clones of the more traditional noble varietals. The name ‘Da Capo’ means ‘From the beginning’ in Italian, a reference to the fact that the first vines were planted from scratch in 1999. The Da Capo vision is to produce a wide range of rich, interesting and exciting wines expressed in a Cape idiom. The family also owns Whalehaven Winery in Hermanus. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;u&gt;Opening hours:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/u&gt;Farm tours by appointment. &lt;br /&gt;Idiom Wines can also be tasted at Whalehaven Winery in Hermanus &lt;br /&gt;(+27 28 316 1633 cellar)&lt;br /&gt;Sales office operates from Somerset West. &lt;br /&gt;(+27 21 852 3590)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Journeys End Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6444</link>
		  <phone>+27.218581929</phone>
		  <fax>+27.866132164</fax>
          <email>info@journeysend.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div&gt;Journeys End is the Gabb family Estate with the most stunning views overlooking False Bay. This super premium family estate is home to a consistent stream of award winning wines under the Journeys End banner. The family’s vineyards benefit from the mineral rich soils of the unique Schaapenberg Terroir and surround what is a brand new winery and beautiful tasting facility.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All Journeys End’s wines come from carefully chosen hand picked grapes from an exceptionally low yielding single vineyard beside the winery. The costal breezes allow for a long ripening period creating wines with exceptional elegance. This year Journeys End opens it doors for the first time to the public for personalised educational wine tastings and cellar tours.&lt;/p&gt;
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          <name>Ken Forrester Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3155</link>
		  <phone>+27.218552374</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218552373</fax>
          <email>info@kenforresterwines.com</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Nestled in the valley below the Helderberg Mountains, in Stellenbosch is the &amp;quot;Scholtzenhof 1689&amp;quot; wine farm home to Forrester family. Ken Forrester is a man that enjoys the finer pleasures in life and it reflects in the list of top restaurants and wines that have caused a stir in two of South Africa&apos;s major cities. Ken has created a special brand of hospitality that people have enjoyed for the past 20 years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Our philosophy is to create a range of handcrafted, individually made wines that suitably complement a wide variety of food styles. These flagship wines from Ken Forrester have achieved iconic status worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Our numerous awards include 5 star ratings for The FMC and the &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; Noble Late Harvest, as well as Decanter Trophy for the Best Varietal White Wine in South Africa.&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Kings Kloof Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6330</link>
		  <phone>+27.218519080</phone>
		  <fax>+27.86142582</fax>
          <email>richardnk@kingskloof.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div&gt;The Newton - King family established this corner of heaven on the high,south facing slopes of the Helderberg in 1935.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With its deep rich soils and cool Atlantic sea breeze, Kings Kloof is a&amp;nbsp; beautiful farm and proud of its wine, produced in small quantities.&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Tastings are welcome - by appointment. Visit our website &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;http://www.kingskloof.co.za&quot; style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;www.kingskloof.co.za&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more details.&lt;/div&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Longridge Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4319</link>
		  <phone>+27.218552005</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218554083</fax>
          <email>info@longridgewines.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Longridge Winery is owned by a Dutch family that fell in love with the Helderberg region, one of the most exciting regions for wine making in the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most spectacular sundown view of South Africa can be enjoyed at the beautiful&amp;nbsp;Wine Estate Restaurant where the chef creates food parings with the wines made at Longridge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/attachments/PDF-View.asp?PDFID=391&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; to view a map to our Estate.</intro>
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          <name>Lourensford Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4777</link>
		  <phone>+27.218472333</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218470910</fax>
          <email>info@lourensford.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Welcome to Lourensford Wine Estate, the jewel of the Winelands&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Founded in 1700, a proud history joins with a dynamic new vision to create a leader among South African wine producers. Utilising unique technology and reaping the benefits of global expertise and optimal terroir, the wines of Lourensford are becoming well-recognised icons of true style and sophistication. </intro>
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          <name>Lyngrove Wines and Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4038</link>
		  <phone>+27.218801221</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218800851</fax>
          <email>wine@lyngrove.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Set like a jewel in the golden triangle of South Africa&apos;s winelands, the 80ha vineyards of Lyngrove Wine Estate are the highly-prized source of the grapes that produce export-quality wines enjoyed by connoisseurs around the world. With sweeping vistas of Table Mountain and False Bay, Lyngrove wines reflect nature&apos;s advantage of superior soils, gentle slopes and the perfect micro-climates for slowly ripening grapes with concentrated flavours, all under the cooling influence of breezes from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Lyngrove offers a wide range of wines under the Lyngrove Collection, Reserve and Platinum labels.</intro>
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          <name>Miravel</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5229</link>
		  <phone>+27 72 212-4668</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 842-2456</fax>
          <email>maarten@miravel.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Miravel is a new boutique wine farm nestled in the magnificent Helderberg region. The wines produced here are wines with a difference – they celebrate the journey Maarten van Beuningen and his family have taken across many different countries and which has brought him to wine farming in the Cape something which he loves and is passionate about. As Maarten says: “The chance to express yourself in wine is a beautiful thing, the chance to produce a crop, to give it expression. Wine is not just a liquid – there’s a story behind it, people behind it.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join Maarten and his family for a personalised, relaxed tasting of the Miravel wines on the verandah of their home, while you enjoy the beautiful scenery before you.</intro>
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          <name>Morgenster Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1003</link>
		  <phone>+27.218521738</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218520835</fax>
          <email>info@morgenster.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Morgenster Estate in Somerset West is situated in the heart of the Western Cape wine-growing region. It is a thriving olive and wine farm, producing Bordeaux-style wines and award-winning extra virgin olive oil and olive products. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Morgenster vineyard specialises in four red wine cultivars and their forte is blending. More recently, this Cape winery has planted small quantities of two Italian varieties, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;On arrival on the farm, follow the brick road to the Revel Fox designed Tasting Room situated in on the banks of a lovely reed lined dam. Bird life abounds and grey herons in flight silhouette against the majestic Helderberg mountain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Comfortable seating on the vine covered veranda offers an excuse to linger a little longer and take it all in. Inside guests are seated at the “monks table” where you are lead through the olive oil tasting, coaxing&amp;nbsp;you to sip the oil and test the acidity. Cooking tips are shared, oil and food pairings discussed and anticipation runs high as the award winning wines are poured into the glasses.&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Peter Falke Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6125</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813677</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813667</fax>
          <email>info@peterfalkewines.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;The exclusive winery of Peter Falke is nestled against the majestic slopes of the Helderberg mountains in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, South Africa. Groenvlei Farm is home to rambling magenta bougainvillea, delicate scented roses and wild lavender growing alongside carefully cultivated vineyards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dating back to the 18th century, the traditional gabled Cape Dutch buildings of the wine estate belie a contrasting modernity within. The stately old homestead is partnered by a &amp;quot;boutique&amp;quot; winery, contemporary wine tasting room and luxurious outdoor lounge which have established Peter Falke Wines as the most elegant and serene sundowner retreat in the winelands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Owner Peter Falke and his better half, Danièle Görtz, invite you to enjoy the exceptional wines that reflect their lifestyle, cultures and personalities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Post House Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4654</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 842-2409</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 842-2409</fax>
          <email>nick@posthousewines.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Post House wines are high quality, terroir-driven wines. Nestled at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains between Stellenbosch and&lt;br&gt;Somerset West it originally operated as the Post Office for the local missionary station and from which it got its name. The wines are handcrafted with minimal handling and intervention. Natural yeasts, no filtration and the keeping of sulphur levels to a minimum allow for wines, of unique distinction.</intro>
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          <name>Romond Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5000</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 855-4566</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 855-0428</fax>
          <email>romondwine@iafrica.com</email>
		  <intro>Romond is a family-run wine farm planted to noble red varieties on the slopes of the Helderberg. The newly completed cellar employs innovative modern technology combined with proven tradition.</intro>
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          <name>Rust en Vrede Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1179</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813881/3757</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813000</fax>
          <email>info@rustenvrede.com</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;First family-owned wine farm to specialize in the exclusive production of quality red wine only, Rust en Vrede is now South Africa&apos;s Premium red wine Estate. Our full-bodied, oak matured wines are a manifestation of the supremacy of the Stellenbosch region when it comes to the making of truly great red wines. All our vines are of virus free clone material and grapes are hand selected and picked at optimum ripeness. We have been producing quality wines since 1979 and house the first underground cellar in the country. We were the only 10th wine estate to be established in Stellenbosch and are proud of our history in as much as we are proud to be writing history right now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;We now have a restaurant that is in the old cellar that we have renovated. Click &lt;i&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rustenvrede.com/restaurant.htm&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/i&gt;to read more.&lt;/b&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Somerbosch Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3217</link>
		  <phone>+27.218553615</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218554457</fax>
          <email>sales@somerbosch.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&quot;There&apos;s history behind the Vine&quot; &apos;Die Fonteine&apos;, home to Somerbosch Wines is relaxed and intimate, as you’d expect from a working farm that’s been in the hands of the winemaking Roux family for more than half a century.
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          <name>Stellenbosch Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1002</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813870</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813102</fax>
          <email>info@stellvine.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Stellenbosch Vineyards is one of South Africa&apos;s top wine producers and the country&apos;s fifth largest packaged wine exporter, bringing 80% of our volume to markets around the globe with the rest sold locally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Its core brands are the successful lifestyle brand Arniston Bay, handcrafted Welmoed, unconventional Versus and the king of South African wines, Kumkani. The company prides itself on producing accessible lifestyle wines for every occasion - from laid back afternoons with friends to more formal celebrations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stellenboschvineyards.co.za&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;www.stellenboschvineyards.co.za&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for more information. &lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline&quot;&gt;Click below for more information on each of our brands&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/Directory/Winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4716&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;Arniston Bay&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/Directory/Winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6204&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Kumkani&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/Directory/Winery.aspx?CLIENTID=6205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;Versus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center; margin: 0px&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/Directory/Winery.aspx?CLIENTID=1001&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Welmoed&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Stonewall</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3110</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 855-3675</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 855-2206</fax>
          <email>stonewall@mweb.co.za</email>
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          <name>The Winery of Good Hope</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5098</link>
		  <phone>+27.218555528</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218555529</fax>
          <email>thewineryofgoodhope@thewineryofgoodhope.co.za</email>
		  <intro>In one word, The Winery of Good Hope is all about &lt;strong&gt;individuality. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have brought together the energy and skills of a handful of gifted individuals, establishing a pool of creative spirit and an on-going thrill of accomplishment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To view our map, please click &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/attachments/PDF-View.aspx?PDFID=1089&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;HERE&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Uva Mira Vineyards</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3170</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 880-1683</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 880-1682</fax>
          <email>info@uvamira.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div&gt;Owner Denise Weedon, the widow of one of South Africa?s past mining magnates, started Uva Mira 15 years ago with her husband Desmond Weedon. From the moment they stepped onto the land, they knew this was the place to build their dream.&amp;nbsp; Starting with a magnificent view and only one plot of grapes they grew Uva Mira into an internationally recognized and locally beloved vineyard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The farm is the highest of those on the Helderberg, boasting 360-degree views which include Table Mountain, Cape Point, Robben Island, False Bay and Table Bay. Our unique high-altitude mountain vineyards are located between 420 and 620 meters above sea level, providing a cool climate that gives our elegant wines a distinctive character and uncompromising quality. Continuing our legacy will be Christiaan Coetzee, the new winemaker and manager of Uva Mira.&amp;nbsp; We are excited to have Christiaan bring his combination of innovation and traditional wine making styles to the vineyard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I believe Matt Kramer said it best when he said, &amp;quot;Great wines taste like they come from somewhere.&amp;nbsp; You can&apos;t fake somewhereness. You can&apos;t manufacture it but when you taste a wine that has it, you know.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;quot;I am excited about the opportunity to work with such a unique and complex terroir. I look forward to communicating its story through our wines.&amp;quot;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Vergelegen Wines</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3271</link>
		  <phone>+27.218471334</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218471608</fax>
          <email>info@vergelegen.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&quot;I saw this place with exceptional pleasure, since everything there was laid out wonderfully finely&quot; ... Reverend Francois Valentijn (November 1705) 
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          <name>Vergenoegd Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3483</link>
		  <phone>+27.218433248</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218433118</fax>
          <email>info@vergenoegd.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Vergenoegd Wine Estate, with its beautiful Cape Dutch architecture and prestigious red wines is steeped in the history of the winelands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wine.co.za/attachments/PDF-View.aspx?PDFID=2170&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;to view our Price List.</intro>
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          <name>Waterkloof</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5105</link>
		  <phone>+27.218581292</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218581293</fax>
          <email>claudia@waterkloofwines.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Our winemaking philosophy is to apply non-interventionist winemaking principles whenever possible. Top quality grapes are sourced from low yielding vineyards, traditional wine making methods are followed, creating brands which will consistently deliver &amp;quot;real wine&amp;quot; in a branded format. Reds enjoy a period of maceration on the skins to extract rich colour and tannins, whilst whites are left on the lees prior to bottling to develop extra complexity. The result: wines with elegance and length, archetypal examples of the grape and terroir.&lt;/p&gt;</intro>
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          <name>Webersburg Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4130</link>
		  <phone>+27.218813636</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218813217</fax>
          <email>info@webersburg.co.za</email>
		  <intro>WEBERSBURG IS A BOUTIQUE WINERY THAT FOLLOWS THE CLASSIC FRENCH TRADITION OF LOW PRODUCTION PER HECTARE, CONTROLLED FERMENTATION AND A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF NEW BARRELS USED WITH EVERY VINTAGE, GIVING THE WINES GREAT STRUCTURE AND COMPLEXITY.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our wines show great finesse and character and possess good ageing potential. These classic wines are stylishly elegant, infused with the essence of the Stellenbosch winelands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Cape Dutch cellar, built in 1796, resonates with age-old wine making secrets. In summer, savour our delicious wines whilst relaxing on the luscious green lawns under oak trees, and enjoy breathtaking views of the vineyards and mountains. Spoil yourself in winter by sipping our luxurious wines in front of glowing fireplaces.</intro>
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          <name>Wedderwill Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=5057</link>
		  <phone>+27.218581558</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218581461</fax>
          <email>contact@wedderwill.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Wedderwill Wine Estate was founded in 1997 by Georg von Loeper. It&apos;s  currently owned by the Jowell Family, fifth generation Namaqualanders from  Springbok in the Northern Cape, South Africa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To visit our blog please click &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wedderwill.blogspot.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. </intro>
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          <name>Yonder Hill</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=3173</link>
		  <phone>+27.218551008</phone>
		  <fax>+27.218551008</fax>
          <email>wines@yonderhill.co.za</email>
		  <intro>Where:&lt;br&gt;Only 5 km from Somerset-West on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset-West we form part of the Helderberg Wine route. The region in which our wine is produced is Stellenbosch. On the north eastern side the farm leans against the slopes of the Helderberg, and on the south western side the vineyards are exposed to cool sea breezes.</intro>
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          <name>Zandberg Wine Estate</name>
          <link> http://www.wine.co.za/directory/winery.aspx?CLIENTID=4900</link>
		  <phone>+27 21 842-2945</phone>
		  <fax>+27 21 842-2085</fax>
          <email>info@zandberg.co.za</email>
		  <intro>&lt;div style=&quot;color: #c01e1e&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333&quot;&gt;Zandberg offers luxury accommodation and memorable experiences only surpassed by the breathtaking mountains and rolling wine lands that surround this age-old estate. The 5 star boutique hotel is situated amongst 4ha of landscaped gardens, including a lake that makes the perfect setting for sundowners, mirroring the heavens above.&lt;br /&gt;
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