Visit Koelenhof Wine Cellar

Koelenhof Wine Cellar is a working wine farm on the R304, just off the N1 on the way into Stellenbosch. We have been making wine here since 1941 — for people who want a proper Stellenbosch tasting without the estate pomp, and wines worth taking a few bottles home.

Where to find us

Koelenhof Wine Cellar
Klipheuwel Road (R304)
Stellenbosch, 7605
Western Cape, South Africa

Phone: 021 865 2020
Email: info@koelenhof.co.za

Opening hours

• Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
• Saturday and public holidays: 10:00 – 16:00
• Sunday: closed

The last tasting is hosted an hour before we close, so please arrive with enough time to sit down and enjoy it.

Wine tastings in Stellenbosch

Every tasting is hosted in our tasting room or on the lawn, and every one is a sit-down affair — nobody is going to rush you through five wines in ten minutes.

• Standard wine tasting. Choose five Koelenhof wines from the range: white, red or rosé.
• Chocolate and wine pairing. Five handmade Belgian chocolates paired with five wines. Advanced booking recommended.
• Sorbet and wine pairing. Our most popular pairing: six wines with three sorbets and three gelatos.
• Cellar tour and standard tasting. A walk through the cellar followed by the standard tasting. Tours run at 11:00 and 14:00, Monday to Friday, and must be booked 24 hours in advance.
• Bubbly and treat pairing. Four sparkling wines, each with a sweet treat.
• Kids' grape juice tasting. Two or four glasses of grape juice with treats, plus a themed activity sheet to keep them busy.

Current tasting prices and seasonal pairings are listed on the wine tasting page.

Book a tasting — booking is recommended, especially on weekends and public holidays.

Getting here

We are on Klipheuwel Road (the R304), a short detour off the N1. Approximate driving times, off-peak:

• Stellenbosch town centre: 13 km, about 13 minutes
• Cape Town CBD: 40 km, about 30 minutes
• Cape Town International Airport: 36 km, about 30 minutes
• Paarl: 24 km, about 18 minutes

More than a tasting

If you have longer than an hour, there is more on the farm:

• Picnic baskets on the lawn, with two baskets to choose from.
• Roosterkoek from the braai, served with jam, cheese, biltong spread or salami.
• The full menu, if you are staying for lunch.
• Kids' parties at the play park.
• The KOEL-tainer, for a more relaxed sit-down.

Good to know

• Sunday is closed. Saturday and public holidays close at 16:00.
• Larger groups should book ahead so we can set the tables up properly — send us a message.
• Children are welcome, and the kids' grape juice tasting means they get their own flight rather than stealing yours.
• No pets. Koelenhof is not pet friendly, and pets are not allowed on the farm.
• Every wine we pour is available to buy on the day.

Book your tasting at Koelenhof, or get in touch if you have a question we have not answered.