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Robertson
      Incl. Ashton, Bonnievale & McGregor

      Robertson  is  situated  in  the  Breede   Be sure to drive through the hole in the
      River  Valley,  popular  for  its  beauty,   wall  at  Kogmanskloof,  considered  as
      award  winning  wines  and  thorough-  the gateway to the Klein Karoo.
      bred  horses.    The  Robertson  area  is
      surrounded by the spectacular Lange-  McGregor, also situated on Route 62,
      berg Mountains offering tranquil nature   just 10 minutes from Robertson, is a
      scenes, fruit orchards and vineyards.  picturesque wine village.
      Robertson  has  a  treasure-trove  of
      national  monuments  that  should  be
      visited such as the Pink Church dat-  Information offices
      ing  back  to  1859,  the  Museum,  the   Bonnievale Tourism
      Edwardian (12 Piet Retief Street), the   Tel: +27 (0)23 616 3052
      Victorian (59 Van Reenen Street) both
      houses dating back to the early 1900s   www.info-bonnievale.co.za
      as well as the Powder House.
                                McGregor Tourism
                                Tel: +27 (0)23 265 1954
      Montagu  situated  on  the  R62  at  the   www.tourismmcgregor.co.za
      feet of the Langeberg Mountains, to-
      gether  with  Ashton  forms  a  natural   Montagu and Ashton Tourism
      gateway to the Klein Karoo.   Tel: +27 (0)23 614 2471
                                www.montagu-ashton.info
      Montagu is not only known for its lush
      and fertile valleys but also for its hot   Robertson Tourism
      springs. Montagu is perfectly located   Tel: +27 (0)23 626 4437
      to offer an array of outdoor, adventure   www.robertson.org.za
      and eco activities.

                       Ashton Winery










                     A Choice For Every Taste.
      In the heart of the Robertson Valley, travelling on the world’s longest wine route, you’ll come
      across Ashton Winery. Here, between the gently-flowing Breede River and the foothills of
      the Langeberg, the environment is perfect for producing quality wines that people simply
      love. Whether your taste calls for an ice-cold grape juice on a blistering summer’s day, the
      ever-popular chocolate and wine pairing, or simply to explore the variety of wine styles
      on offer, a visit to our tasting rooms is always a memorable experience. Enjoy a tutored
      tasting, our Belgian chocolate and wine pairing or a giant game of chess.
              T: +27 (0)23 615 1135 • www.ashtonwinery.co.za
               Main Road, Ashton • E-mail: info@ashtonwinery.co.za
                  Tastings & Sales: Mon - Fri 08h00 – 17h00,
                         Sat 10h00 – 14h00.
          Attractions: Wine Tasting, Chocolate Pairing, Grape Juice, Sparkling Wines
           Closed: New Years Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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