How far is Boschendal from Cape Town?

About 58 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (70 km).

When is Boschendal open?

Every day, 09:00 to 20:00. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.

Do you need to book a tasting at Boschendal?

No. Walk-ins are welcome for tastings.

Can you eat at Boschendal?

Yes. Boschendal serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is a deli. Picnics are offered too; availability can be seasonal.

Can you stay at Boschendal?

Yes, Boschendal has accommodation on the estate.

What is Boschendal known for?

Its signature grapes are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.

Which wineries are near Boschendal?

The closest are Zorgvliet (5.7 km), Le Pommier (6.4 km) and Camberley (6.6 km).

A white gabled farmhouse with a long veranda and lawn in front of tall rocky mountains. — Photo: boschendal.com

Boschendal

Wines: 3.8
Visit: 4.3
Tags: Stellenbosch classic; Star wine

Tastings run daily at the Cellar Door, with chocolate, cheese and charcuterie pairings, and at the Manor House with seasonal platters; booking is advised, and walk-ins are taken when there's availability. The Deli serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there's also Retreat Restaurant, Arum and pre-booked picnics on the lawns. The estate describes itself as a regenerative farm, with walking and mountain bike trails, horse rides and cottages to stay in.

85 wines

Est. 1685

Tastings Lunch Dinner

Open daily

58 min from Cape Town

Around the estate

Photo: boschendal.com

Wine Profile

ChardonnaySauvignon BlancShirazCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir

108 wines

Standout wines

Among the region’s highest rated.

Grande Syrah

redShiraz/Syrah

4.4

Manumission

red

4.4

Black Angus

red

4.3

De Werf

red

4.3

Other wines

Heritage Collection Vin D Or

dessert

4.3

330 Heritage Blend

red

4.3

Location

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The stories behind what you will taste here.

Grape

Chardonnay

Serious Chardonnay reached the Cape in the late 1970s in growers' luggage, smuggled in because official channels were too slow.

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Grape

Sauvignon Blanc

Vergelegen's Schaapenberg block sits about 6.5 kilometres from False Bay, facing straight into the wind that keeps the wine fresh.

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Theme

Organic and sustainable

Organic, biodynamic, IPW, WIETA, WWF: five labels, five different promises, and none of them is about taste.

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Visiting Boschendal

Updated October 2026.

Hours

Opening hours of Boschendal
Every day	09:00 – 20:00

Hours checked October 2026.

Where is Boschendal?: Boschendal is at Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa.
How far is Boschendal from Cape Town?: About 58 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (70 km).
When is Boschendal open?: Every day, 09:00 to 20:00. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.
Do you need to book a tasting at Boschendal?: No. Walk-ins are welcome for tastings.
Can you eat at Boschendal?: Yes. Boschendal serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is a deli. Picnics are offered too; availability can be seasonal.
Can you stay at Boschendal?: Yes, Boschendal has accommodation on the estate.
What is Boschendal known for?: Its signature grapes are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.
Which wineries are near Boschendal?: The closest are Zorgvliet (5.7 km), Le Pommier (6.4 km) and Camberley (6.6 km).

Contact

Boschendal Estate, Pniel Road, Groot, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

+27 21 870 4200

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