Travel from Cape Town through countryside to Berg River valley near Simondium in the direction of Paarl and Du Toits Kloof, along the N1 freeway, an hour's journey. On arrival at this internationally recognized wine estate, you will be met by site guides, who will take you on a tour of the estate and cellars. This will be followed by wine tasting and lunch at the restaurant on the estate.
Backsberg wines are exported internationally. The estate and cellars are managed in a manner that assures both sustainability and minimizes the environmental footprint of all processes in grape production, in the cellars, and the subsequent logistics chain to market. The estate is proud of its carbon neutral status, and, during the tour, a presentation on the technical aspects of reaching this objective, will be made, with opportunity for questions.
Passenger Information:
Tour Code
TT02
Minimum
10 passengers (Maximum 30)
Vehicle
Air-conditioned coach to suit group size.
Included
Transportation, site visits, entrance fees, wine tasting and lunch on the estate.
Excluded
Gratuities, items of a personal nature, other beverages.
Activity Level
Moderate. Walking and some steps.
Clothing
Informal, but suited to factory entry. Flat, closed comfortable shoes (some wet surfaces). Warm jacket for outdoors. Protective clothing will be provided in certain factory areas where necessary.
Notes
One is entering areas of moving machinery and safety must be observed. Food hygiene standards must be observed. All delegates participate in this tour at their own risk.
