Rustenberg Wines
- Wines
- 3.9
- Visit
- 4.7
- Tags
- Stellenbosch classic
Tastings are held in the old horse stables, and the restored Schoongezicht Garden is open to the public every day. The range includes John X Merriman, a Bordeaux-style blend named after a Cape statesman who once owned the land, and Peter Barlow, a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The Barlow family has owned the estate at the foot of the Simonsberg since the nineteen-forties.
Around the estate
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Read up before you go
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.
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch grows close to a third of South Africa's Cabernet Sauvignon, cooled by afternoon breezes off False Bay.
Style
Rosé
The colour of a rosé tells you nothing about its sweetness, so ask whether it is dry.
Visiting Rustenberg
Updated October 2026.
Hours
| Monday – Friday | 09:30 – 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 15:00 |
Hours checked October 2026.
- Where is Rustenberg?
- Rustenberg is at Rustenberg Rd, Idasvallei, Stellenbosch, 7609, South Africa.
- How far is Rustenberg from Cape Town?
- About 53 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (58 km).
- When is Rustenberg open?
- Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30. Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00. Sunday, 10:00 to 15:00. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.
- Is Rustenberg wheelchair accessible?
- Rustenberg is listed as disability friendly. Call ahead to check access to the parts you want to visit.
- What is Rustenberg known for?
- Its signature grapes are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
- Which wineries are near Rustenberg?
- The closest are Glenelly (2.9 km), Neil Ellis (4.0 km) and Lanzerac (4.7 km).
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