Established in 1693. This farm has been owned by various wine making families. Today it belongs to the Douglas Green Bellingham company and produces a range of top red and white wines of which a large quantity is exported. Open to the public.
Given to fleeing Huguenots in 1688, it was found that the climate is very similar to that in France, the settlers planted vines and today these wines are consumed throughout the world. Various attractions and historical sites.
The fertile valley is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago and all the noble cultivars and classic styles are produced in the Franschhoek valley.
