La Rochelle is an export grape estate situated in the beautiful Hex River Valley. Which began as a hobby 30 years ago, owner Sakkie Joubert, soon realized the potential of goat’s milk products. He started to produce cheese in 2000, After a few slow years the industry started blooming and he has never looked back since. La Rochelle offer tasting factory tours to visitors and is a key roleplayer in the local tourism industry of the Hex River Valley. Bookings required.

Contact: Estalani Marais (Cheese Maker)

Cell: +27 73 411 4412

Email: goatscheese@mweb.co.za

Come experience the intensity of the table grape industry through an educational agri tour at Mooigezicht Estates during harvest season.  Bookings required.

Contact: Danelle Ellis

Tel: +27 23 356 2953 (O/h)

Email: info@mooigezicht.co.za

www.mooigezicht.co.za

Scrumptious grape tasting and pack shed tours combined with scenic beauty at Grand View is ‘berry’ delightful.  Seasonal (Jan. – Apr.).  Bookings required.

Contact: Judi Viljoen

Tel: +27 23 356 8713

Email: judi@asvfarms.co.za

www.asvfarms.co.za

Sonskyn Nursery is known to the only nursery in the world, to host a Demonstration Centre.  We specialize in cultivating more than 500 different rose cultivars.

A total of 6000 rose trees are produced annually and delivered throughout the Eastern and Western Cape.

Contact: Christof du Plessis

Tel: +27 23 354 8632

Email: sonskyn@breede.co.za

With a harvest season over 18 weeks, this cellar is known to have the longest harvest season in the world. Wine tasting and free cellar tours by appointment.

Contact: Danie Koen (Cellar Master)
Tel: +27 23 356 2100

Tel: +27 23 356 2835 (Sales)

Email: ddwk@hexvallei.co.za

www.dedoornscellar.co.za

The Auction Crossing wines are a result of a collaboration between De Villiers Graaf, Leon Dippenaar and AJ Reyneke.  The 2005 Syrah/Viognier was awarded a Double Gold Veritas. Viognier 2006 received a 4 Star John Platter rating.  These boutique wines are legendary!

Contact: De Villiers Graaff

Tel: +27 23 354 8708 (O/h)

Email: dvgraaff@hexvallei.co.za

www.auctioncrossing.co.za