Here are four routes to get to Silkbush from East, West or South. Start at the lower left corner of this map where is says N-1, then proceed to R101. From there you can take one of three wine routes (WR): WR1 (to the left), WR2 and WR3. The route labeled R43 is how you get to Silkbush if you miss an important turn. Continue reading “How to Get to Silkbush”
History of Silkbush’s First Wine, A Pinotage
Wondering why we have selected Pinotage as Silkbush Mountain Vineyards first export wine? First and foremost, we know we have a terrific wine made from exceptional Pinotage grapes.
Bruce Jack, the highly talented and internationally recognized winemaker and founder of Flagstone Winery has been purchasing Silkbush Pinotage for several years. Bruce has been very laudatory of the fruit and our vineyard manager, Anton Roos. But the payoff was June 26, 2009 at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, one of the two most prestigious shows in South Africa. Continue reading “History of Silkbush’s First Wine, A Pinotage”
Stay at Our South African Wine Farm
Our Guest Cottage
The overall feel and appointments of the Kingsbury Cottage are viewed as First Class. To start, there are two bedrooms with one King-sized bed, the other, two twins, separated by the two bathrooms, all with new linens. In the air-conditioned cottage, we have a cast iron stove in the living room, heated slate floors, an outside braai (BBQ), firewood, and outside chairs and table, as well as an and a large hot tub. In short, we believe anyone enjoying a stay with us will feel like they own Silkbush Mountain Vineyard, even if it is only for a few days. Most days, the sunrises are spectacular, the birds are your alarm clocks, and the sunsets take your breath away. Continue reading “Stay at Our South African Wine Farm”
Come to Silkbush via Cape Town
As you will learn from the photograph galleries, Silkbush Mountain Vineyards is located in one of the most visually stunning places in the world: the Cape Winelands of the Republic of South Africa (RSA).
Silkbush is approximately 1.3 hours NorthEast of Cape Town International Airport via the N1 (a national freeway), and thence the R43 (to Breerivier). (See map to Silkbush Vineyards.) Continue reading “Come to Silkbush via Cape Town”
South Africa Travel Tips
After 30 trips to the Beloved Country, I’ve got you covered. Read all the articles under Travel and you’ll feel very confident about planning a fantastic trip to South Africa. Continue reading “South Africa Travel Tips”