Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estate, pairing historic character with guided tastings, creative food pairings and family-friendly weekends.
Established in 1682, Blaauwklippen combines pioneering wines, Cape heritage, restaurants, imaginative tasting pairings and a popular weekend family market.
Overview
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate has been a working Stellenbosch farm since 1682. Set on the R44 beneath the Stellenbosch Mountains, it combines more than three centuries of heritage with guided tastings, creative pairings, restaurants and a lively weekend family market.
The estate is both Stellenbosch's oldest wine estate and South Africa's first registered company. Today its historic Cape setting supports an easy, full-day Winelands experience for wine lovers, families and visitors looking for food, open lawns and local makers in one destination.
A Stellenbosch Pioneer
Blaauwklippen's recorded story begins in 1682. Its long history is matched by a willingness to innovate: the estate introduced South Africa's first Zinfandel vineyards in 1977 and released its first vintage three years later.
In 1984 Blaauwklippen established South Africa's first wine blending competition. The annual event continues the estate's tradition of inviting wine drinkers to engage directly with the craft of blending.
Wine Tasting and Pairings
The Tasting House uses several intimate rooms rather than one large tasting area. Estate and premium tastings sit alongside pairings with local dishes, chocolate, macarons, pizza, arancini and cheesecake.
The flagship De Blaauwe Klip Bordeaux blend anchors the premium range, while Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, rosé and Cap Classique show the breadth of the collection.
Food and Family Time
De Blaauwe Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch with Mediterranean influence and Cape Winelands character. Spacious lawns, jungle gyms, a pump track and bike park make the estate particularly easy for families.
On weekends, the Blaauwklippen Family Market brings together artisanal food, live music and handmade goods beneath the estate's trees. Allow extra time if your visit includes both tasting and the market.
Highlights
- Stellenbosch wine estate established in 1682
- South African Zinfandel pioneer
- Estate and premium guided tastings
- Creative wine and food pairings
- Weekend Family Market
- Restaurant, lawns and children’s activities
Wines Produced
De Blaauwe Klip
The estate’s flagship reserve Bordeaux-style red blend and centrepiece of the Premium Tasting.
Blaauwklippen Chenin Blanc
A creamy yet refreshing Chenin Blanc showing bright yellow fruit and floral detail.
Brut MCC
A traditional-method sparkling wine with fine mousse, fruit freshness and a creamy core.
Blaauwklippen Rosé
A savoury, mineral rosé with ripe fruit fragrance and a refreshing finish.
Blaauwklippen Malbec
A richly coloured estate Malbec featured across several signature food pairings.
Blaauwklippen Cabernet Sauvignon
A classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon included in the estate’s guided tastings and pairings.
Blaauwklippen Zinfandel
A heritage variety closely associated with Blaauwklippen’s pioneering South African plantings.