They’re cooking at Kookfontein, as we say in South Africa. Since before and after Kookfontein won the South African Gold Medal for Best Young Wine in the Olifants River wine region in 2012 they’ve had their finger on the pulse of what’s going on. No wonder they say that their wine improves with every harvest.
Located on the West Coast Way Wild Route
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Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve.
For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Kookfontein Wine is located on the West Coast Way Wild Route and is a small boutique vineyard. They tell the story as follows: “Kookfontein’s Sauvignon Blanc is grown on the northern bank of the Jackal Creek, near the rustic seaside town of Lamberts Bay. The vineyard overlooks the nutrient-rich kelp coast of the Atlantic Ocean, five kilometres to the west. During the summer months a cool, crisp sea breeze influences the ripening process of the grapes, ensuring the prefect growing conditions for a fine palatable white wine.” Of course, the cool climate plays a crucial role.
Kookfontein Sauvignon Blanc has guava, passion fruit, gooseberry and a bit of green pepper on the nose; and flavours of guava, passion fruit and gooseberry on the palate. It’s the ideal accompaniment to fish dishes – you’re on the West Coast after all. Otherwise, it also pairs well with white meat, green salads, asparagus and creamy pasta. Otherwise, you could always have this wine on its own to liven up your day.
Apart from their wine Kookfontein offers accommodation in the form of self-catering farm cottages on a working farm. Kookfontein has been owned and managed by the Engelbrecht family for 6 generations, the current owners are direct descendants of the original founders. There are two cottages that are stylishly furnished – it’s modern and has a feeling of spaciousness interspersed with beautiful pieces of vintage furniture. Both cottages are fully equipped including linen and towels.
Open-plan living areas ensure that a good ole kuier will be enjoyed whether indoors or, weather permitting, outdoors in the braai area. Alternatively, make yourself at home on the stoep and contemplate life. The cottages look out over the vineyard from which their award-winning Sauvignon Blanc is made.
Find Kookfontein Wines on the West Coast Way Wild Route
Open 7 days a week
Distance from Cape Town: 257km
Where: R 545, Graafwater, Lambert’s Bay
Contact: (c) +27 (0)83 415 7610 | [email protected] | kookfontein.com
West Coast Way Is South Africa’s Road Trip With The Most Twists
Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.
Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way:
Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve.
For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.