Cellar Door Collection Passport teams up with the Vine Hopper

Cellar Door Collection Passport teams up with the Vine Hopper
The popular Cellar Door Collection Passport that offers tastings, experiences and discounts at 14 top-name South African cellars, has partnered with the Vine Hopper wine tours company in Stellenbosch in terms of a three-in-one tour package. It offers the public a convenient way to explore the fruit of the vine as expressed through wine, sparkling wine and brandy.

Available at R550 per person, the full-day package includes minibus transport provided by Vine Hopper, with collection from Stellenbosch Tourism or any guesthouse in Stellenbosch. The first stop is Die Bergkelder, the home of Fleur du Cap Wines. This cellar, unique in South Africa, has been built right into the side of Papegaaiberg Mountain on the outskirts of the town. Here visitors will taste some of the wines from Fleur du Cap’s standard and unfiltered ranges and also visit the cellar’s fascinating wine museum.

Then it’s off to The House of JC Le Roux for a delectable pairing of four sparkling and MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) wines with marshmallows and meringues, followed by lunch at Le Venue restaurant where you will get to select a main meal from the daily menu accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine.

The final destination before guests return to the collection point is the internationally award-winning Van Ryn’s Brandy Distillery for a cellar tour, including a barrel-making demonstration by skilled coopers, and tasting of some of the distillery’s potstill brandies with bespoke coffee and hand-made chocolates.
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Three discount vouchers are also part of the deal and these can be redeemed when making purchases of R120 or more at any of the three establishments.

The three-in-one package is offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and also at other times for groups of five or more by prior arrangement. Collections and drop-offs outside central Stellenbosch can be arranged for an additional fee.

Those under the age of 18, and accompanied by an adult, can also be accommodated at R400 a head with non-alcoholic beverages served to them at the three venues.

The Cellar Door Collection three-in-one tour package is available for purchase online at www.cellardoorcollection.co.za. Alternatively, call 021 882 8112 to book.


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