Wine Tasting in Dekkersvlei
Discover the unique flavors of Dekkersvlei, home to the first White Pinotage. Enjoy an intimate cellar tour, a vineyard walk, and a tasting session paired with a charcuterie board.
10 meals
Experience Details
Arrival & Welcome
Guests are greeted at the top of the walkway near the tasting room, under the large oak tree.
Welcome drink: Chilled White Pinotage, served by a staff member during the approach.
Host introduces the estate and the day’s experience, highlighting the White Pinotage as the first wine of the tasting.
Historical Introduction
Brief history of Dekkersvlei (est. 1693) and Paarl, South Africa’s third oldest town.
Emphasis on Dekkersvlei’s identity as a boutique winery, producing small-batch, high-quality wines.
Cellar Visit & White Pinotage
Guests enter the stainless-steel cellar and receive a single red grape to interactively explore the winemaking process.
Explanation of how White Pinotage is made from red-skinned grapes by removing the skins early – creating a blanc de noir style.
Educational highlight: structure of a grape and the innovative approach to making white wine from red varietals.
Vineyard Walk
Educational walk through the vineyards, glass in hand.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
What You’ll Experience
Afrikaans Language Monument (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointMellasat Vineyards White Pinotage, Keerweder Road, Cape Winelands District Municipality Western Cape, South Africa, ZA, 7646
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End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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10 meals
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