Things to Do in Simondium

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons is a winery in Simondium, established in 1997 through a partnership between Dr Anton Rupert and Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Located along KlapmutsSimondium Road, our estate concentrates on producing a focused trio of wines. Our property features an on-site tasting room where guests can sample our wine portfolio through guided tastings. Visitors can explore our curated garden grounds surrounding the main building. Our restaurant serves lunch and seated dining options with dedicated wine pairings. We welcome guests daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM across the estate.

Noble Hill is a winery in Simondium. We are an organic estate grower located on the Simonsberg mountains, producing delicate, fresh wines with a mineral structure from our vineyards. Our Harvest restaurant complements our wines with a menu featuring dishes like Chicken Marbella and Pan Con Tomato. We offer wine tastings and a lunch experience. Our seating areas include undercover spots and tables under the trees. Noble Hill wines include Sur Lie Chenin Blanc, Simonskop Chenin Blanc, Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.

Plaisir Wine Estate is a historic winery in Simondium established on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in 1693. We cultivate vines across decomposed granite soils to produce bottles including our Grand Plaisir White, Bordeaux red blends, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Beyond wine, we distill small-batch estate gin infused with hand-harvested Cape fynbos gathered on the property each season. Our tasting room serves flights of estate wines alongside pairings of cheeseboards and thin-crust pizzas. Guests can also book on-site guest rooms that include access to our swimming pool and morning breakfast in the tasting room. We welcome visitors daily along the R45 route.

Vrede en Lust Wine Estate is a winery in Simondium situated along the Franschhoek Wine Route at the foot of the Simonsberg. We produce our own estate wines, including Sarah Bubbly and Syrah, and serve lunch alongside wine tastings in our tasting room. Our property also operates as a full wedding venue with on-site accommodation, dedicated spaces for ceremonies, cocktail gardens, and indoor receptions. Visitors can also stop by the indoor Wedgewood ice cream cart, open daily.

Babylonstoren is a hotel in Simondium offering serene quarters in an elegant setting. We are set on a working farm, complete with dining options, a spa, and an outdoor pool for our guests to enjoy.

Allée Bleue Wine Estate is a family-owned winery and estate in Simondium, located at the intersection of the R45 and R310 near the confluence of the Berg and Dwars rivers. Dating back to 1690, our property produces estate wines alongside commercial fruit and herb farming. Visitors can join us for daily wine tastings, dine at our on-site bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, or stay in our holiday cottages.