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Excelsior Wine Estate
Ashton

Excelsior Wine Estate

About Excelsior Wine Estate

Excelsior Wine Estate is a family-owned winery in Robertson, South Africa, operated by the De Wet family over five generations since 1859. The estate cultivates 220 hectares of noble grape varieties and exports wines to over 20 countries. They offer wine walks through the valley with tastings at partner estates, vineyard experiences, and a free wine club.

Tasting Experiences

Goudmyn Walk

13km guided wine walk departing from Excelsior Manor, following the Cogmanskloof river with tastings at DeWetshof Estate and Van Loveren Family Vineyards, including a picnic lunch on the Viljoensdrift river barge.

Zandvliet Walk

9 or 11km guided wine walk through vineyards and orchards with panoramic mountain views, tastings of Excelsior Reserve wines and Zandvliet Estate Shiraz, ending at Kleinhoekkloof boutique estate.

Varietals

Sauvignon BlancChardonnayShirazMerlotCabernet SauvignonPetit VerdotViognierMalbec

When to visit Excelsior Wine Estate

Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know about Excelsior Wine Estate

Can you visit Excelsior Wine Estate? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Excelsior Wine Estate has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026).

What wines does Excelsior Wine Estate specialize in?

Excelsior Wine Estate focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. Signature bottles include Purebred Malbec 2025, Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Merlot 2025, Paddock Shiraz 2024.

Does Excelsior Wine Estate serve food?

Yes, Excelsior Wine Estate has food available alongside tastings.

Does Excelsior Wine Estate have a picnic area?

Yes, Excelsior Wine Estate has a picnic area.

Does Excelsior Wine Estate offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Excelsior Wine Estate offers vineyard tours. Options include Goudmyn Walk and Zandvliet Walk.

Where is Excelsior Wine Estate located?

Excelsior Wine Estate is in Ashton, in the Robertson wine region. Phone: +27 23 615 1980.

When was Excelsior Wine Estate founded?

Excelsior Wine Estate was established in 1859.

What are Excelsior Wine Estate's tasting hours?

Excelsior Wine Estate is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Sunday.

Does Excelsior Wine Estate have outdoor seating?

Yes, Excelsior Wine Estate has outdoor seating.

Where to find Excelsior Wine Estate

Excelsior Wine Estate is in Ashton, South Africa, in the Robertson wine region.

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