Clos Malverne
- Wines
- 3.8
- Visit
- 4.5
Pinotage and Cape blends lead here, with the flagship Auret blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. The Devon Valley farm has a restaurant serving comfort food and wood-fired pizzas, plus accommodation. The Pritchard family still own it and still use traditional basket presses.
Read up before you go
The stories behind what you will taste here.
Grape
Pinotage
Pinotage was bred at Stellenbosch University in 1925, and its first four seedlings were nearly lost in a garden clean-up.
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.
Area
The Devon Valley
Clos Malverne, in this small valley, was among the first estates to bottle a Cape Blend, in 1995.
Visiting Clos Malverne
Updated October 2026.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday and Saturday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
Hours checked October 2026.
- Where is Clos Malverne?
- Clos Malverne is in the Devon Valley area of Stellenbosch, at Devon Valley Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
- How far is Clos Malverne from Cape Town?
- About 49 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (55 km).
- When is Clos Malverne open?
- Monday, closed. Tuesday to Thursday, 09:00 to 17:00. Friday and Saturday, 09:00 to 20:00. Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.
- Can you eat at Clos Malverne?
- Yes. Clos Malverne serves lunch and dinner.
- Can you stay at Clos Malverne?
- Yes, Clos Malverne has accommodation on the estate.
- What is Clos Malverne known for?
- Its signature grapes are Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The estate names Auret as a flagship.
- Which wineries are near Clos Malverne?
- The closest are Aaldering (2.0 km), Meinert (2.5 km) and Neethlingshof Estate (7.9 km).
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