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:
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
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
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
EVOO TASTING: By appointment
FUNCTIONS: 200 pax
ACCOMMODATION: Self Catering Cottages
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Walking trails, picnics, Champion Stud farm, Riethuiskraal Stud
LAMARA, Franschhoek
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
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
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.
Picnics and group tastings for 10 people or more by appointment.