Explore the Cape Winelands through the voices of Black and Colored winemakers on a day tour from Cape Town. Tastings, a farm lunch and private transport illuminate both terroir and contemporary stories in South African wine.
Explore the Cape Winelands through the voices of Black and Colored winemakers on a day tour from Cape Town. Tastings, a farm lunch and private transport illuminate both terroir and contemporary stories in South African wine.
The morning light hits low rows of vines and a cool Atlantic breeze threads through oak and eucalyptus, carrying scents of damp earth and cut grass. You step into a minivan bound for the Cape Winelands, glass waiting in the holder beside you; the driver navigates past farm gates and Cape Dutch homesteads while conversation turns to flavour, craft, and the hands behind the bottle.
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Operated by Zuri Wine Tasting and Tours · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The morning light hits low rows of vines and a cool Atlantic breeze threads through oak and eucalyptus, carrying scents of damp earth and cut grass. You step into a minivan bound for the Cape Winelands, glass waiting in the holder beside you; the driver navigates past farm gates and Cape Dutch homesteads while conversation turns to flavour, craft, and the hands behind the bottle.
This tour centers on people: it's a curated route that highlights Black and Colored winemakers, vineyard managers and chefs, and includes a visit to one of the two 100% Black-owned wine farms in the region. The Winelands’ soils — a patchwork of granite and shale broken by Table Mountain sandstone — shape elegant Chenin Blancs and structured reds, while viticulture here carries a complex colonial history and a present-day push toward inclusion.
Expect guided tastings, a sit-down lunch included in the itinerary, and private transport over roughly seven hours. Stops are conversational rather than technical: producers explain grape choices, cellar practices and food pairings rather than deep oenology. The landscape itself feels alive — scrubby fynbos flanks service roads and old oak trees keep watch over terraces of vines.
Practical notes: book midweek in shoulder seasons to avoid crowds, wear closed shoes for gravel paths, bring sun protection and a small bottle of water. Tasting pours are measured; pace yourself and ask about spittoon etiquette if you plan to drive afterward. This is a day designed to pair stories with sips — educational, accessible and intentionally focused on underrepresented voices in South African wine.
The experience runs about 7–8 hours and includes tastings, lunch, private transport and fees and taxes as noted in the itinerary.
No—walking is short and manageable; most stops involve brief vineyard strolls and standing during tastings.
Yes—tastings are conversational and approachable; guides explain styles and tasting order for beginners.
Yes—the booking asks for special requirements; notify the operator ahead of time to arrange alternatives.
Zuri Wine Tasting and Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The morning light hits low rows of vines and a cool Atlantic breeze threads through oak and eucalyptus, carrying scents of damp earth and cut grass. You step into a minivan bound for the Cape Winelands, glass waiting in the holder beside you; the driver navigates past farm gates and Cape Dutch homesteads while conversation turns to flavour, craft, and the hands behind the bottle.
The morning light hits low rows of vines and a cool Atlantic breeze threads through oak and eucalyptus, carrying scents of damp earth and cut grass. You step into a minivan bound for the Cape Winelands, glass waiting in the holder beside you; the driver navigates past farm gates and Cape Dutch homesteads while conversation turns to flavour, craft, and the hands behind the bottle.
This tour centers on people: it's a curated route that highlights Black and Colored winemakers, vineyard managers and chefs, and includes a visit to one of the two 100% Black-owned wine farms in the region. The Winelands’ soils — a patchwork of granite and shale broken by Table Mountain sandstone — shape elegant Chenin Blancs and structured reds, while viticulture here carries a complex colonial history and a present-day push toward inclusion.
Expect guided tastings, a sit-down lunch included in the itinerary, and private transport over roughly seven hours. Stops are conversational rather than technical: producers explain grape choices, cellar practices and food pairings rather than deep oenology. The landscape itself feels alive — scrubby fynbos flanks service roads and old oak trees keep watch over terraces of vines.
Practical notes: book midweek in shoulder seasons to avoid crowds, wear closed shoes for gravel paths, bring sun protection and a small bottle of water. Tasting pours are measured; pace yourself and ask about spittoon etiquette if you plan to drive afterward. This is a day designed to pair stories with sips — educational, accessible and intentionally focused on underrepresented voices in South African wine.