The Delaire Graff Estate is located in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, which is known for its Mediterranean climate and fertile soil, making it an ideal location for growing grapes. The estate covers approximately 120 hectares and is situated at an altitude of 200 to 300 meters above sea level. The vineyards are planted with a variety of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet franc, and Shiraz. These grape varieties are known for producing full-bodied, complex wines with good aging potential. The estate also grows small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, which are used to produce white and sparkling wines.
The Delaire Graff Estate has a modern winery on site, which is equipped with state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. The winemaking team at Delaire Graff Estate is led by head winemaker Morné Vrey, who has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry. The winery uses traditional wine making techniques, such as fermentation in oak barrels, to produce a range of red, white, and sparkling wines.
The Delaire Graff Estate wines are known for their complexity, balance, and finesse. The red wines are typically full-bodied with a good tannin structure and flavors of dark fruit, such as blackberry and currant, as well as spice and oak. The white wines are fresh and aromatic, with flavors of citrus and tropical fruit. The sparkling wines are elegant and refined, with a fine mousse and flavors of green apple and white flowers.
In addition to its wine making operations, the Delaire Graff Estate is also home to a luxury hotel and a world-class art collection. The estate is known for its beautiful setting, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation and fine dining, as well as a range of activities and amenities, such as a spa, fitness center, and swimming pool. The art collection at Delaire Graff Estate features works by renowned South African and international artists, including pieces by William Kentridge, Jane Alexander, and Marlene Dumas.
Overall, Delaire Graff Estate is a world-class winery and luxury destination, offering high-quality wines and an exceptional setting for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Clare
3 weeks agoPoor wines, poor service, great views. Service - card machine wouldn’t work as Wi-Fi kept disconnecting and waiter asked if I had enough money. In terms of service etiquette, this is hugely insulting. We always tip cash and pay card. Server asked us for a tip (which we already had sitting out in cash). Additionally this is the only vineyard we got pushy sales on the wines. Out of everywhere we went in SA this is the one place I would not go back to! Wines - average. non memorable and not worth the price tag! View - undeniably stunning
Pierre-Antoine
a month agoGo here for the scenery and beautiful hotel, but nothing else. We can honestly say that these have been the worst wines we've drank in the whole of SA. We couldn't get passed the first sips and we took the Iconic Tasting Set. Just baffles me given the reputation of the place. Also we were told at the entrance that there was a 20 minute wait when tables were free and in the end, a manager came to ask why no one was being seated so we were waiting for nothing. This is a review of the wine tasting not the hotel.
Kael
3 weeks agoDellair Graeff Winery-Restaurant-Lodge. A bit of everything, but what is really really really good??? Well, the wines for tasting (top class range) were all good. We had split our small group into two groups, with one group having a wine tasting and the other having lunch in the restaurant. Both were very good. European top class. All the staff were well-trained, attentive and courteous. The restaurant was the highlight overall. It was well equipped, had a great view of the mountains and the Franschoek Valley. Super. Cold plates with air-dried ham and salami products were offered at the wine tasting. And lots of good cheese. All in all, and with the visit to the beautiful lodge, I can give 9.99 out of 10.0 points in every respect. There was something that bothered me at the wine farm. But I can't say what it was. Maybe it was the latent pressure that we had been made aware of the sale of wine to the EU over and over again. I had been offered 4-5 times that I could order now. That was the only thing I didn't like. I think if that had been gone, I would have given 10.0 out of 10.0.
Broswhodine
3 months agoWe only stopped here for lunch so I cannot comment on the rooms or the rest of the hotel. The food and views however were phenomenal, as was the service from the team. They were happy to amend dishes to our requirements. The highlight was the colour changing gin made with a local plant.
Sebastian
a month agoBeautiful estate with stunning architecture. We had wine tasting and a cheese platter, which was a bit disappointing compare to the price. The platter had only three different sorts of cheese and service was slow. Coffee also not available