Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages
Tulbagh, Western Cape Province
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Hotel Information
Saronsberg Estate:>Saronsberg consists of two farm portions formerly known as Waveren and Welgegund. The farm originally formed part of the beautiful and historic Twee Jonge Gezellen (TJG) until it was divided between the two Krone brothers in the 1950s. Waveren and Welgegund, which lie on either side of TJG, were acquired in 2002 and renamed after the commanding mountain whose slopes are home to a portion of their vines: Saronsberg
Accommodation:
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages are situated just outside the historic town of Tulbagh on the slopes of the Saronsberg mountains just 120km from Cape Town.
Newly renovated, cosy and well-equipped 1 or 2 bedroom self catering cottages, most with en-suite bathroom, spacious open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with a high, arched ceiling invite to relax and unwind with friends and family.
All units are fully equipped and have their own built in fireplace/BBQ that makes both winter and summer the ideal place to enjoy the breathtaking views of our stunning valley over a glass of award winning Saronsberg wine.
We provide all linen and towels as well as complimentary amenities. Most beds can be changed from King-size to single beds to best suit your individual needs.
Wine:
Many Cape wine cellars are housed in wonderful old buildings reflecting the Cape Dutch heritage of the land. However, when the Saronsberg cellar complex was designed and built in 2003, the decision was taken to create a structure that embodied a modern interpretation of the valley's rich past.
We have great respect for the cultural history of the area and wanted to express that in this, the heart of our production facility. Despite the contemporary design, the architecture incorporates classic Cape Dutch elements that speak of an era that pre-dates us, but still informs our future.
At the centre of the cellar complex is the avant-garde tasting room – an austere interior combining notions of space and light that plays home to the Saronsberg Collection, a permanent instalment of contemporary South African art that suggests an underlying respect for creative expression and unconventional thinking. The gallery includes works by notable local artists such as Paul du Toit, creator of a distinctive piece that hangs above the large tasting room fireplace and - in a smaller form - decorates the bottles of Saronsberg's "Provenance" range of wines.
To one side of the tasting room stands the winery's cutting-edge fermentation cellar, and to the other side one can peer into the traditional wood maturation cellar. Expansive glass panels afford a view of operations in both these areas.
The immediate construction of a cellar was not part of the initial plan, but a wild fire two months after the acquisition of the farm meant the original strategy of gradually replanting vineyards had to be re-assessed. Though the farm's best vineyards - most located on a section of Welgegund known locally as "Die Erf" - were saved, a more assertive planting program was initiated in 2003. Fatefully, this allowed newly-appointed winemaker Dewaldt Heyns to reverse some outdated viticultural thinking, as he reconstituted his vineyards using the experience he'd accrued since the first day he set foot in a vineyard as a young boy on his father's grape farm in Malmesbury.
On 25 January 2004, Saronsberg's winemaking history officially began with the harvest of our first Sauvignon Blanc grapes - a momentous occasion that was celebrated 2 weeks later with a harvest party, then again the following year when Saronsberg reaped numerous awards for the 2004 vintage.
A consistent level of excellence since the outstanding 2004 vintage has annually earned Saronsberg a notable collection of awards and accolades, while the unwavering commitment to producing wines of such quality helped Dewaldt earn membership of the prestigious Cape Wine Makers' Guild - an association of the best winemakers in South Africa aimed at raising the quality and international profile of South African winemaking - in late 2007. While regarding the appointment to the guild as a privilege and challenge to work even harder to improve his own winemaking skills, Dewaldt believes the honour is primarily a reflection on the passion and zeal of Saronsberg's dedicated vineyard and cellar teams.
Apart from vineyards, Saronsberg is also in the process of establishing fruit and olive orchards on the more fertile soils, with the aim of diversifying production. The potential for producing premium quality olives and olive oils was confirmed in 2009 when Saronsberg's first vintage of olive oil was pressed, with aims for commercial release in the near future.
Accommodation:
Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages are situated just outside the historic town of Tulbagh on the slopes of the Saronsberg mountains just 120km from Cape Town.
Newly renovated, cosy and well-equipped 1 or 2 bedroom self catering cottages, most with en-suite bathroom, spacious open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with a high, arched ceiling invite to relax and unwind with friends and family.
All units are fully equipped and have their own built in fireplace/BBQ that makes both winter and summer the ideal place to enjoy the breathtaking views of our stunning valley over a glass of award winning Saronsberg wine.
We provide all linen and towels as well as complimentary amenities. Most beds can be changed from King-size to single beds to best suit your individual needs.
Wine:
Many Cape wine cellars are housed in wonderful old buildings reflecting the Cape Dutch heritage of the land. However, when the Saronsberg cellar complex was designed and built in 2003, the decision was taken to create a structure that embodied a modern interpretation of the valley's rich past.
We have great respect for the cultural history of the area and wanted to express that in this, the heart of our production facility. Despite the contemporary design, the architecture incorporates classic Cape Dutch elements that speak of an era that pre-dates us, but still informs our future.
At the centre of the cellar complex is the avant-garde tasting room – an austere interior combining notions of space and light that plays home to the Saronsberg Collection, a permanent instalment of contemporary South African art that suggests an underlying respect for creative expression and unconventional thinking. The gallery includes works by notable local artists such as Paul du Toit, creator of a distinctive piece that hangs above the large tasting room fireplace and - in a smaller form - decorates the bottles of Saronsberg's "Provenance" range of wines.
To one side of the tasting room stands the winery's cutting-edge fermentation cellar, and to the other side one can peer into the traditional wood maturation cellar. Expansive glass panels afford a view of operations in both these areas.
The immediate construction of a cellar was not part of the initial plan, but a wild fire two months after the acquisition of the farm meant the original strategy of gradually replanting vineyards had to be re-assessed. Though the farm's best vineyards - most located on a section of Welgegund known locally as "Die Erf" - were saved, a more assertive planting program was initiated in 2003. Fatefully, this allowed newly-appointed winemaker Dewaldt Heyns to reverse some outdated viticultural thinking, as he reconstituted his vineyards using the experience he'd accrued since the first day he set foot in a vineyard as a young boy on his father's grape farm in Malmesbury.
On 25 January 2004, Saronsberg's winemaking history officially began with the harvest of our first Sauvignon Blanc grapes - a momentous occasion that was celebrated 2 weeks later with a harvest party, then again the following year when Saronsberg reaped numerous awards for the 2004 vintage.
A consistent level of excellence since the outstanding 2004 vintage has annually earned Saronsberg a notable collection of awards and accolades, while the unwavering commitment to producing wines of such quality helped Dewaldt earn membership of the prestigious Cape Wine Makers' Guild - an association of the best winemakers in South Africa aimed at raising the quality and international profile of South African winemaking - in late 2007. While regarding the appointment to the guild as a privilege and challenge to work even harder to improve his own winemaking skills, Dewaldt believes the honour is primarily a reflection on the passion and zeal of Saronsberg's dedicated vineyard and cellar teams.
Apart from vineyards, Saronsberg is also in the process of establishing fruit and olive orchards on the more fertile soils, with the aim of diversifying production. The potential for producing premium quality olives and olive oils was confirmed in 2009 when Saronsberg's first vintage of olive oil was pressed, with aims for commercial release in the near future.
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Pets Allowed
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