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Swartland
Incl. Hermon, Malmesbury, Piketberg, Riebeek Kasteel & Riebeek West

The Swartland gets its name from the Riebeek West, situated 4km apart is
Renosterbos (indigenous fauna) that a hub for painters, writers and artists
turns black after the winter rains and is and is well known for its superb wines
also considered the bread basket of the and olive products. The Riebeek Valley
Cape due the large scale cultivation of (as this area is also referred to) boasts
wheat in this area. breathtaking scenery and offers a myr-
iad of outdoor activities such as hiking,
The region spans from Malmesbury, cycling and bird watching.
Piketberg, Darling to Riebeek West
and Riebeek Kasteel. The area has Piketberg, lying at the foot of the Pik-
vast open spaces planted with wheat, etberg Mountains was established in
canola and vines. 1836. You can see beautifully restored
cottages in the old part of town as well
Malmesbury, considered the heart of as the old cathedral-like church.
the Swartland, boasts majestic moun-
tains, rolling wheat and canola fields in The area is unique insofar that the Pik-
the summer. It is a vibrant and bustling etberg Mountain stands alone and is
community and the largest of the towns surrounded by three towns. The area
in the Swartland area. offers peace and serenity and is the
perfect place to escape from the rat-
The twin towns of Riebeek Kasteel and race and wind down.

Swartland Wineries
AA Badenhorst, Tel: +27 (0)22 125 0116, www.aabadenhorst.com
Abbottshill, Tel: +27 (0)83 645 6038, www.abbottshill.com
Allesverloren, Tel: +27 (0)22 461 2320, www.allesverloren.co.za
Annex Kloof, Tel: +27 (0)22 487 3870, www.annexkloofwines.co.za
Babylon’s Peak, Tel: +27 (0)21 300 1052, www.babylonspeak.co.za
City on a Hill Wine, Tel: +27 (0)84 252 5500, www.cityonahillwine.co.za
David & Nadia, Tel: +27 (0)72 375 4336, www.davidnadia.com
Dragonridge Winery, Tel: +27 (0)22 487 1153, www.dragonridge.co.za
Fram Wines, Tel: +27 (0)72 5454 959, www.framwines.co.za
Franki’s Vineyards, Tel: +27 (0)76 105 3466, www.frankisvineyards.co.za
Het Vlock Casteel, Tel: +27 (0)22 448 1488, www.hetvlockcasteel.co.za
Hofstraat Kelder, Tel: +27 (0)60 329 1688, www.myrtledene.co.za
Hughes Family, Tel: +27 (0)83 679 2069, www.nativo.co.za
Huis van Chevallerie, Tel: +27 (0)72 237 1166, www.huisvanchevallerie.com
Hunneyball Wines, Tel: +27 (0)71 674 9379, www.africaninvite.com
Intellego Wines, www.intellegowines.com
Kloovenburg, Tel: +27 (0)22 448 1635, www.kloovenburg.com
Lammershoek, Tel: +27 (0)22 482 2835, www.lammershoek.co.za
Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Tel: +27 (0)84 510 1265, www.leeuwenkuilfv.co.za
Marras Wines, Tel: +27 (0)82 491 1948, www.marraswines.co.za
Meerhof Wines, Tel: +27 (0)22 125 0423, www.meerhofwines.co.za
Mullineux, Tel: +27 (0)21 492 2455, www.mlfwines.com
Nieuwedrift Wine Estate, Tel: +27 (0)64 607 0041, www.nieuwedrift.co.za
Org de Rac, Tel: +27 (0)22 913 2397, www.orgderac.com
Porseleinberg. Tel: +27 (0)79 884 2309, www.porseleinberg.com
Pulpit Rock, Tel: +27 (0)22 461 2025, www.pulpitrock.co.za
Rall Wines, Tel: +27 (0)72 182 7571, www.rallwines.co.za
Riebeek Valley Wine Co, Tel: +27 (0)22 448 1213, www.riebeekvalleywineco.com
Schenkfontein, Tel: +27 (0)22 913 1092, www.winkelshoek.co.za
Swartland Winery, Tel: +27 (0)22 482 1134, www.swartlandwinery.co.za
Swerwer by JC Wilkens, Tel: +27 (0)72 461 4249, www.swerwerwines.com
Testalonga, Tel: +27 (0)72 601 6475, www.testalonga.com
The Sadie Family Wines, Tel: +27 (0)76 151 7131, www.thesadiefamily.com
Vinevenom, Tel: +27 (0)76 392 4301, www.vinevenom.com
Wightman & Sons, Tel: +27 (0)21 300 1048, www.wightmanandsons.co.za
Wildehurst Wines, Tel: +27 (0)60 374 9267, www.wildehurst.com
Winkelshoek, Tel: +27 (0)22 913 1092, www.winkelshoek.co.za
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