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:

 
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The following Featured Producers offer EVOO Experiences:

Babylonstoren | Darling Olives | De Rustica | Het Vlock Casteel | Kransfontein | Lamara | Mardouw | Morgenster | Riverbend | Tokara | Willow Creek


BABYLONSTOREN, Paarl

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  • EVOO TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm

  • RESTAURANT: Babel: Booking essential.
    Greenhouse: Daily 10am – 4pm.
    The Bakery: Mon, Wed & Fri 6pm – 9pm, booking essential.

  • WINE TASTING: Winter 10am – 5pm, summer 10am – 6pm. Cellar and olive tours 10am – 4pm

  • ACCOMMODATION: 5 Star Hotel and Spa, farm house, manor and cottages

  • FUNCTIONS: Yes

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: 5Ha garden with garden tours daily at 10am.
    Workshops: Bee keeping, soap making, bonsai, charcuterie and many more!


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

  • SALES: Weekdays 8am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 3pm.

  • EVOO TASTING: Tasting Tours, Mon – Sat, 11am, bookings essential

  • RESTAURANT: Mon to Fri, 9am - 4pm

  • ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling


HET VLOCK CASTEEL, Riebeek-Kasteel

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Thurs 9am – 5pm, Fri 9am – 3pm, Sat 9am – 2pm, Sun closed & public holidays 9am – 2pm.

    Formal olive oil tasting – booking essential.

    Informal tastings daily of up to 150 different bottled products.

  • WINE TASTING: Same as above

  • FUNCTIONS: Wedding Venue can accommodate a maximum of 200 guests with a dance floor. Deck area for on-site ceremony, overlooking scenic vineyards, wheat lands and mountains.


KRANSFONTEIN ESTATE, Stilbaai


LAMARA, Franschhoek

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri, 9am – 4pm


MARDOUW, between Ashton & Swellendam

  • EVOO TASTING: Tastings / Tutoring by appointment

  • ACCOMMODATION: Mardouw Country House – 5 suites

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling, bird watching, hiking, picnics, driving range, private helipad


MORGENSTER, Somerset West

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  • 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: 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

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  • EVOO TASTING: By appointment

  • ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering cottages

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES: Bird watching, kayaking, walking, hiking, cycling


TOKARA, Stellenbosch

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  • 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

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  • EVOO TASTING: Mon to Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm.
    Picnics and group tastings for 10 people or more by appointment.


 

The following Listed Producers also offer EVOO Experiences. See their listings for further details.