Bellingham

The Bellingham story starts in 1693 when Hollander Gerrit Janz van Vuuren and his French Huguenot wife planted the first 1 000 vines on the estate, then known as Bellinchamp (‘pretty fields’). It then passed from family to family until 1943, when Bernard and Fredagh Podlashuk purchased the somewhat derelict farm, set about restoring the manor house, gardens and vineyards and effectively pioneered the modern renaissance of the Bellingham Estate in Franschhoek.

The Podlashuks replanted the farm to vineyards and travelled to France and Germany to do extensive wine research. Upon return, they buckled down and released the Cape’s first rosé in 1949, followed in quick succession by the Premier Grand Cru in 1951 and the first single varietal Shiraz in 1956.

The 80s and 90s saw vineyard developments, cellar extensions and the beginning of Bellingham’s classic New World winemaking philosophy. Today, while still inspired by its history of innovation, ingenuity and foresight, the brand is firmly set in the 21st century, producing contemporary, structured wines with an unmistakable sense of place and style. By following this method of minimal intervention and maximum attention to detail, we are able to produce distinctive, complex wines that are both expressive of their vineyard origin and complementary to a wide range of cuisine.


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Telephone: +27 (0)21 876 2086
Email: bellingham@dgb.co.za
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Cultivars: Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Merlot Annual Production: 45 000 Distance to Town Hall: More than 2 km
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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’s Travellers’ Choice Awards
2020 – Top 25 Emerging Worldwide
Destinations (15th position).

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
66B Huguenot Road
R45
Franschhoek
7690

Office hours
Monday to Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 – 16h00
Sunday: 09h00 – 14h00

Contact Details
+27(0) 66 224 6360
info@franschhoek.org.za

FRANSCHHOEK.ORG.ZA

Franschhoek official tourism website