Olive Oil is more than just a product, it’s a lifestyle! Several local producers offer a variety of experiences to immerse you in the culture and landscapes of South African EVOO:
MAP OF OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCES IN SOUTH AFRICA
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The following Featured Producers offer EVOO Experiences:
Babylonstoren | Darling Olives | De Rustica | Hildenbrand | Kransfontein | Lamara | Mardouw | Morgenster | Riverbend | Tokara | Willow Creek
BABYLONSTOREN, Paarl
EVOO TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm
RESTAURANT: Babel: Booking for breakfast, lunch or dinner essential.
Greenhouse: Daily 10am – 4pm.
The Old Bakery: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun 6pm – 9pm.WINE TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm. Cellar and olive tours 10am – 4pm. Wine museum 9am – 5pm.
ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Hotel and Spa
FUNCTIONS: Yes
OTHER ACTIVITIES: 5Ha garden with garden tours daily at 10am.
Soetmelksvlei, 19th-century interactive farmyard 8:30am – 5pm.
DARLING OLIVES, Darling
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00
WINE TASTING: Mon to Fri, 09:00 - 16:00, Sat & Public Holidays, 09:00 - 13:00
FUNCTIONS: 70 pax
DE RUSTICA ESTATES, De Rust
EVOO TASTING: Tasting Tours, Mon – Sat, 11am, bookings essential.
Online food pairing.RESTAURANT: Mon to Fri, 9am - 4pm
ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling
EVOO TASTING: Daily from 10am – 4pm by appointment
RESTAURANT: By appointment and during summer touring season
WINE: Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 11am – 3pm
ACCOMMODATION: B & B cottages
FUNCTIONS: Small groups by arrangement
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Farm animals and olives
KRANSFONTEIN ESTATE, Stilbaai
EVOO TASTING: By appointment
(082 824 1329)FUNCTIONS: 200 pax
ACCOMMODATION: Luxury Self Catering Cottages
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Walking trails amongst forests, the quixotic open air theatre and the internationally celebrated Riethuiskraal Thoroughbred Stud farm
LAMARA, Franschhoek
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pm
MARDOUW, between Ashton & Swellendam
EVOO TASTING: Tastings by appointment
ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Mardouw Country House – 5 suites
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, picnics, driving range, private helipad
MORGENSTER, Somerset West
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm. Sun 9am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
More info here.RESTAURANT: restaurant@morgenster.co.za, 021 852 1738
WINE TASTING: Tastings Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm. Sun 9am – 4pm. Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday. Morgenster wines: The Reserve, Lourens River Valley, The Giulio Range, Single Varietal Range. tastingroom@morgenster.co.za
RIVERBEND FARM, Robertson
EVOO TASTING: By appointment
ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering cottages
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Bird watching, kayaking, walking, hiking, cycling
TOKARA, Stellenbosch
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential
RESTAURANT: Deli: breakfast & lunch, Tue - Sun, booking essential. Restaurant: fine dining, Tue - Sun, booking essential.
WINE TASTING: Mon to Sun, 10am – 5:30pm, booking essential
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Self-guided art and orchard walk
WILLOW CREEK, Worcester
EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
Public Holidays: closed.