Lourensford Wine Estate

4.4 (515 reviews)Somerset West, Western Cape

About the estate

Lourensford is a large wine estate on Lourensford Road in Somerset West below the Helderberg mountains. It has a tasting room, a coffee roastery, the Millhouse Kitchen restaurant, a weekend market and a 1,200 hectare conservation area.

Somerset West: Helderberg wine region near False Bay.

Tasting room
Restaurant

Gallery

Experiences 5

Tasting
Wine Tasting
Premium tasting of 4 Limited Release or Cap Classique wines, R110 per person, or the Blind Tasting Challenge (4 wines, free if your group identifies them, otherwise R110 per person). Daily 09:00-17:00, last tasting 16:30. Booking essential: winetastings@lourensford.co.za or +27 21 847 2300.
From R110 Booking required
Tasting
Wine & Food Pairing
Wedgewood nougat and wine pairing (4 wines) R200, or Belgian chocolate and wine pairing (4 wines). Kids can add a juice and sweet-treat pairing for R85 alongside an adult pairing. Book via winetastings@lourensford.co.za or +27 21 847 2300.
From R85 Booking required
Experience
Vineyard Tour
Vinfari: a 2-3 hour open-vehicle safari through the vineyards, with a welcome drink, 3 white wines on the drive, then 3 reds, a cellar tour and a snack platter back at the winery. R650 per person, 4-8 guests, not in winter; Sunset Vinfari on selected summer Wednesdays. Pre-book and pay via armand@africanpremiumbrands.com or +27 21 847 2300.
From R650 Booking required
Shopping
Market
Lourensford Market: 60 stalls of food, estate wine, craft beer and handmade goods, with live music and a kids' play area. Free entry, Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00. Contact market@lfhm.co.za or +27 79 238 5441.
Food and drink
Restaurant
The Millhouse Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a seasonal menu, child- and dog-friendly. Book via bookings@millhousekitchen.co.za.
Booking required