Franschhoek Wine Valley | 2013 Michelangelo Wine Awards

Accommodation

Franschhoek offers visitors a wide range of accommodation – from luxury boutique hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts and self-catering establishments. Choose to stay in one of the many establishments located within easy walking distance of the main road, or opt for a more secluded establishment – located on farms in and around the valley – offering you the ultimate winelands experience. Whatever your choice, you will be guaranteed of a blissful night’s rest.

Adventure & Tours

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Franschhoek may be South Africa’s Culinary Capital, but you are bound to want to explore further than our award-winning restaurants and wineries. If the options are simply too many for you to decide, contact one of our local tour operators who have distilled what’s available into itineraries for all tastes. For a wine tasting with a difference take a ride on the Franschhoek Wine Tram. For the more energetic there are numerous walking trails in the surrounding mountains – particularly in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve. You can also hire a bicycle and explore on your own, or go wine tasting on horseback. Venture out to Val de Vie for some polo or opt for an exciting game of golf at the breathtaking and award-winning Pearl Valley golf course.

Art Franschhoek

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Franschhoek boasts some of South Africa’s ‘Top 100’ restaurants and has become known as the country’s Culinary Capital, providing visitors with a memorable dining experience. Leading chefs create everything from cutting-edge cuisine to stylish light meals, using only the freshest local produce paired with superb local wines. Franschhoek is also a member of The Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World. Délice is an international network of likeminded cities engaged in promoting the benefits of culinary excellence and good food. Franschhoek was granted membership to this prestigious network in October 2014, and is the only member in the Southern Hemisphere.

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A short wander down the main road in Franschhoek uncovers world-class shops and boutiques for an intimate and relaxed shopping experience. There is truly something for everyone. Whether you are looking for wine, jewellery, designer clothing, artworks, a special gift, collectable books or chocolate you’ll find the best of these and much more along our main street. Many of our wine estates also have superb deli’s serving the best in terms of freshly baked breads, olive and olive oils, charcuterie and much more.

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Franschhoek has been the ideal wedding setting for as long as we care to remember. Anyone who has ever been married here will tell you that the beautiful and serene Franschhoek Valley is the perfect place to start off your life long journey together. The romantic scenery adds to a wedding’s ambiance and ensures that your never to be forgotten day is just that more special. With numerous venues to choose from you’re bound to find something that is everything you ever dreamt of and more.

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As you make your way into Franschhoek you will notice that most of the farms still bear their original French names, some complete with a spectacular Cape Dutch homestead, towering oaks and rolling vineyards. You will find an array of cellars, ranging from quaint boutique wineries that cater for those in search of something unique, to the large cellars that offer visitors organised tours and tastings. The fertile Franschhoek Wine Valley is home to some of South Africa’s noble cultivars and classic styles. These range from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc, to the full-bodied reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The area also produces some of the country’s extraordinary Méthode Cap Classiques, which can all be enjoyed during a trip along the Franschhoek MCC Route.

2013 Michelangelo Wine Awards

September 16, 2013 12:56 pm

Congratulations to the following Vignerons de Franschhoek members that received awards in the 2013 Michelangelo Wine Awards!

TM MERCUREY BEST BORDEAUX STYLE RED BLEND

Grande Provence: The Grande Provence 2009

GRAN D’OR

Grande Provence: Grande Provence Red Blend 2009
La Petite Ferme: La Petite Ferme Merlot 2012
Noble Hill Wine Estate: Bloem Syrah, Mourvédre 2012
Rickety Bridge Winery: Paulina’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012

GOLD

Akkerdal Wine Estate: Akkerdal Wild Boar Petit Verdot 2010
Allee Bleue: Allee Bleue Brut Rosé 2011
Babylonstoren: Babylonstoren Shiraz 2011
Bellingham Wines: The Bernard Series Hand-picked Viognier 2012
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2011
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Grand Cuvee Brut 2009
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Cecil John Reserve Shiraz 2010
Boschendal Wines: Saint Augustine 2012
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Dieu Donné Vineyards: Dieu Donné Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Grande Provence: Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Grande Provence: Grande Provence Pinot Noir 2012
Môreson: Môreson Mercator Premium Chardonnay 2012
Môreson: Môreson Premium Chardonnay 2011
Môreson: Môreson Solitaire Chardonnay NV
Môreson: Môreson Knoputibak 2012
Solms-Delta: Solms-Delta Amalie 2012
Solms-Delta: Solms-Delta Koloni 2012
Vrede en Lust: Vrede en Lust Viognier 2012
Vrede en Lust: Vrede en Lust Chenin Blanc 2012

SILVER

Allee Bleue: Allee Bleue Chenin Blanc 2012
Allee Bleue: Allee Bleue Starlette Blanc 2013
Allee Bleue: Allee Bleue Starlette Pinotage 2012
Allee Bleue: Allee Bleue Brut 2010
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2011
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Chenin Blanc 2012
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Le Grand Pavillon Brut Rosê NV
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Elgin Pinot Noir 2012
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Merlot 2012
Boschendal Wines: Boschendal Chardonnay 2011
Dieu Donné Vineyards: Dieu Donné Shiraz 2009
Dieu Donné Vineyards: Dieu Donné MCC 2010
Dieu Donné Vineyards: Dieu Donné Merlot 2010
Glenwood: Glenwood Chardonnay 2012
La Bri: La Bri Chardonnay 2012
La Bri: La Bri Syrah 2010
La Motte: La Motte MCC 2010
La Petite Ferme: La Petite Ferme Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Noble Hill Wine Estate: Noble Hill Chardonnay 2012
Noble Hill Wine Estate: Noble Hill Merlot 2010
Noble Hill Wine Estate: Noble Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot 2010
Solms-Delta: Solms-Delta Africana 2011

Franschhoek Wine Valley exists to:

Develop and implement marketing plans to profile the Franschhoek Wine Valley
Arrange and advertise events that support the Franschhoek Wine Valley brand image and which encourage visitors to the Valley
Represent the business interests of our members to the Stellenbosch Municipality
Aggregate the combined buying power of our members to leverage economy of scale benefits from service providers
Coordinate free advisory services and discussion forums to support our member’s businesses

Our Accolades

Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Destination Winner 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015
Most Memorable Wine Route 2014, 2013 & 2012
Service Excellence Award - 2015
Best Tourism Event 2015 - Franschhoek Bastille Festival
Best Local Tourism Authority Information service 2013 & 2012

Tourism Levy

Certain establishments in Franschhoek may levy visitors with voluntary contributions towards the running of the FWV and to support local charities. Should visitors not wish to contribute to these causes, please indicate this to the relevant merchant.

Disclaimer

Maintenance & validity of all business operating permits, licences and registration certificates are the responsibility of the business owner. Franschhoek Wine Valley takes no responsibility for the renewal of the required legal business operating documentation.

Contact Us

Franschhoek Wine Valley

Physical Address
62 Huguenot Road
Franschhoek
7690

Office hours
Monday – Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 – 17h00
Sunday’s: 09h00 – 16h00

Contact Details
+27(0) 21 876 2861
info@franschhoek.org.za