ZORGVLIET VINEYARD LODGE & SPA
Estate Agency in Stellenbosch

Experience the magical ambiance of a mountain braai, a picnic at the foot of the Simonsberg or you can enjoy wine tasting at our wine tasting area with its unique contemporary Cape Dutch architecture dating back to With exquisite views of the wine lands that complement the historic Cape Dutch architecture of the Estate, your wedding photos will be exquisite. At dusk the valley becomes tranquil and filled with magic, the mountains are painted in the colors of our rainbow nation as the last rays of sunshine greet the valley good night. Share our haven and you will never be the same again as you will become a beholder of the spirit of the Banghoek Valley. The aim is to also showcase the unique terroir of the Banghoek Valley by producing a wine with finesse that has a core of fruit, that is full structured but with the elegance becoming of a wine made in a cool area. The 2014 Merlot is our first release of this variety under the Zorgvliet label.The nose reminds of blackcurrants and plums and ripe prunes with a hint of truffles and thatch roof. Fresh blackberry and black cherry with hints of eucalyptus on the nose. Light yellow in color with hints of lime green, the nose shows multi-layered greener tropical fruit such as green melon, kiwi fruit and fig. The nose reminds of fresh raspberries and cranberries with a touch mango. Seven kilometers outside Stellenbosch in the heart of the wine lands you will find a place of serenity and ultimate beauty. Wine has been a product of the Valley since the first white man settled there. Vine cuttings were sent to the first commander of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck, from Germany’s Rhineland in 1654 but arrived rotten. Another batch, sent in the following year, proved to be the root and foundation of the wine industry. Lions and leopards roamed the mountains, and living conditions were primitive. The first parties were simply given government provisions, the plants to make temporary homes, and much encouragement. The settlers, thrown back on their own ingenuity, courage and resourcefulness, created a hardy, independent and self-sufficient lifestyle based on their strong belief in God and the land. Not only was it dangerously steep but there were gangs, escaped slaves, lions, leopards and other wild animals in the dense forest area. Travelers were wary of this area because many were attacked by these animals and slaves that escaped from prison and thrown into the river. Apparently you still find leopards in these surrounding mountains today. Today Banghoek is a proud sub region of Stellenbosch. Zorgvliet Wines is proud to be part of this history.