I can't comment on the dining experience at Vergelegen because we didn't eat there but the winery tour was a special experience. We booked our tour beforehand (essential) and were taken from the tasting rooms, in a minibus, up a winding dirt road to the cellars which sit atop a nearby hill. The spectacular views from there stretch all the... more

Two years ago we had a magical picnic among the camphor trees at Vergelegen. The food was excellent, the service was good, and the setting was lovely. Hoping to repeat the experience this year, we contacted Vergelegen via their website in late December. We had an out of office auto-reply, so we sent a message to Lady Phillips Restaurant, which... more

The are so many reasons to visit Vergelegen even though it is slightly out of the way from the main wine regions around Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. The estate is beautiful with fabulous views towards the moutains and back towards False Bay. The old manor house is well worth visiting as are the well-kept gardens surrounding the house. The winery... more

We visited Vergelegen estate 2 years ago and found it to be absolutely outstanding. It is a good half hour drive from Franschoek to Somerset West, and then as you drive through suburban streets in a local neighbourhood setting you come upon the gates to this estate and in you go. It has some beautiful old buildings and lunch under... more