Overberg Wine Walk

Wine Walk

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

The Wine Walks are conducted  in the now famous Hemel en Aarde Wine Valley, the area is a vinicultural zone that extends 27km  north-eastwards from the whale-watching town of Hermanus along the R 320 to Caledon . Hemel- en -Aarde ( translates from the Afrikaans language as “Heaven and Earth) aptly named by early Moravian missionaries who served in the region. Our valley is divided into 3 wards or areas, each with a distinct Wine of Origin (WO) designation: The Hemel -en-Aarde Valley, is situated closest to the sea, through the vineyards of the The Upper Hemel -en-Aarde Valley   and the furthest inland The Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Bordered by the Babylonstoren Mountains to the north and on the south by the Kleinrivier Mountains, with the Onrust River running through the valley.

Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Walk appellations

The Hemel -en-Aarde Valley 

• Bouchard Finlayson Estate                                   Bouchard Finlayson Winery
• Hamilton Russell Vineyards                                  Hamilton Russel Vineyards

The Upper Hemel -en-Aarde Valley

• Hasher Family Estate                                           Hasher Family Estate Wines
• Newton Johnson                                                   Newton Johnson Vineyards
• Bosman                                                                   Bosman Family Vineyards
• Restless River                                                         Restless River Wines
• Spookfontein Wine Farm                                      Spookfontein Wine Farm

Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

• La Vierge                                                                La Vierge Wines
• Ataraxia                                                                 Ataraxia Wines
• Creation                                                                 Creation Wines
• Domaine Des Dieux                                             Domaine Des Dieux

Our Overberg wine walks, trails, and slack-pack walks or hikes are done in this historical Hemel en Aarde valley, part of the greater maritime  Walker Bay wine growing district. We have no less than 15 wine farms in the valley , many highly regarded and recognised for pinot noir, chardonnay and sauvignon amongst other varietals. Most of the Hemel en Aarde wine farms and estates are IPW compliant and have set aside tracts of land for fynbos conservation. BWI We explore these  beautiful bio diverse natural corridors  on our wine tasting journeys. Other vineyards visited include the legendary Bartho Eksteen’s Wijnskool and Spookfontein vineyards with their fabulous boutique restaurant.

Sample award winning wines and overnight in comfortable guest houses and farms. Routes are tailored to wine estates you would like to experience as well as fitness levels.  Please feel free to contact us for more options.