Awesome place to recommend !!!! First of all the place is so nice.
The wine is just excellent. Flagship will be the Merlot 2005. But the cabernet 2020 is gorgeous as well.
We had a very very nice welcome from Jean. He is very professionnal, helpful , smiling…and he cooked for us an awesome sirloin steak.
We had such a nice moment overthere . If you travel through Stellenbosch please make a stop at Annandale wines. You Will definitly enjoy it .
Thank you Jean .
Google only give 5 stars, but allow me to bestow the stars of the galaxies above on Annandale Wine Estate.
Where do I begin to tell story of true authenticity, craftsmanship, culture, heritage and family?
Upon arrival, I was welcomed by Eben with a firm handshake and a warm smile. Without me asking, I was told to take my glass of Chardonnay (which tasted like the joy of angel tears) and we ventures to the cellar. The rustic look and old world wine feel spoke in true essence of what was in my glass. Eben gave me a detailed explanation of how the wine at Annandale was made. No book schooled blah blah, but a testimony that I could see, smell, feel and taste.
I ordered a platter that was for two, but it was a me day so I made sure nothing was left. Fresh organic produce from bread to preserves, meats to fruits. Lekker!!!
The service given was out of this world. I arrived as a stranger (guest/client), but was treated like family. Not only did Eben and I spoke about the wine, but history, theology, family and culture. All of this incorporated with the taste of wines fit for the King's Dinner.
To make it even more special Oom Hempies du Toit (The Owner), came over to greet me and thanked me for visiting. Out of the blue a certain for legged feline with the name of Luna came to my table to greet. Luna was a cat without a home, and she made Annandale her home and Annandale made Luna part of the family.
Thank you Eben for making my day special. As promised, the next time it will be a fiesta as I will bring the whole family for a day out.
This farm is a true expression of family, heritage and culture. The wines are spectacular, the staff treat you like family and the farm makes you feel like home. I highly recommend stopping by, doing a tasting, grabbing some gorgeous organic meats from the farm store and taking in every moment this exquisite place has to offer.
Price per person
R 150–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shiraz
Interesting and rustic. We couldn't taste or buy wine because the person in charge wasn't there. Instead had a coffee in the garden whilst watching two cats chase a mouse. I felt like I'd stepped right back in time to when I was a child in England, the garden feels like an old English country garden. The shop on site selling organic produce is expensive but overall I enjoyed it here.
Just go here, the wines are exqusite. The personal attention makes that you learn something and experience the wine even better (Jean, you were the highlight of our visit to Stellenbosch). The only regret I have is that we didnt go longer to also enjoy the food; we will be back!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This is one of my favourite locations for tasting wine. Not as commercialised as some of the other farms. If you appreciate good wine, this farm should definately be on your list.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Love the estate. Nice platter with variety from cheese, fruits, bread and meats. Always fantastic service and laid back atmosphere. Very homely feel for a wine esate unlike others.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Unmatched quality of wine. A beautiful knowledge of the culture of wine and and a personal experience given to each tasting that is done by Pierre! Cannot reccomend them enough!
With all due respect but holy shamoly what an absolute disappointment, I find it difficult to write these words, but that place is way below par. I can hardly compare it to the stunning wine farms in close proximity to it, surely the owner needs to take a good hard look at his offering and brush up on the general run-down state of his property. The production of award-winning wines is one thing but then lock the place down and spare the public from the lamentable experience.
