Food and wine

Discover the Elgin Wine Route, famous for cool-climate wines and warm hospitality, or enjoy delicious food at our range of eateries and restaurants.

Explore the Elgin Valley

From glamping to farm stays or four-star luxury, we have accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets allowing you to linger longer and experience the famous ‘Elgin Magic’.

Ziplining in Grabouw mountains

Adventure into the mountains to chase your next adrenaline rush, choose a more sedate and peaceful pursuit or simply unplug and enjoy doing nothing at all!

News & Upcoming Events

Elgin Wines awarded 5 Stars in Platter’s 2019 Wine Guide

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We are proud to announce that five Elgin Wines were awarded 5* status at yesterday's launch for the Platter's 2019 South African Wine Guide. Five stars are only awarded to…
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Taking the Elgin Valley to the World at Cape Wine

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This September, 13 of our Elgin wine producers will join over 300 fellow South African producers at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to showcase their wines at the Cape Wine…
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What’s cool at #ElginCoolFest (28 & 29 April) this year?

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The 2018 edition of Elgin Cool Wine & Country Food Festival is just around the corner and we simply can’t wait! While all our venues go out of their way…
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Add to your diary this year’s Elgin Cool Wine & Country Food Festival

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Tailor-made wine festival experience Elgin Wines invites you to the annual Elgin Cool Wine and Country Food Festival to be held over the weekend of 28 and 29 April 2018.…
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Platter’s Five Stars for Elgin wines in 2018 guide

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“The Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2018 was launched at Cape Town’s The Table Bay Hotel today with over 200 guests in attendance, the VIPs including wine…
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Upcoming Events

  1. Coffee Snobs op die #RojaalVerhoog

    23 February at 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  2. Fedhealth XTERRA Grabouw

    24 February – 25 February

  3. Summer Sundays @ Elgin Vintners

    3 March at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  4. Guitar Wizards

    9 March at 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Life in the Valley

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The Wines of Elgin

Situated a mere 70 kilometres east of Cape Town and a short 45 min drive, this valley captures the essence of exquisite cool climate wines in each and every bottle of wine. The beautiful Elgin Valley, just off the N2, rewards wine lovers taking a meandering trip off the beaten track to experience true Elgin Magic. Click here for a list of Elgin producers.


 

Things to do in the valley