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GlenWood Vineyards

About GlenWood Vineyards

GlenWood is a Franschhoek wine farm established in 1984, renowned for outstanding quality wines with Chardonnay as its flagship cultivar achieving numerous awards including Platter 5 stars. Guests can taste wines alongside world-class gourmet sushi on a shaded oak tree terrace while enjoying breathtaking mountain and vineyard scenery.

Tasting Experiences

Wine Tasting

Personal tasting of wines guided by wine ambassadors who describe the wines and tasting approach to build confidence in discussing conclusions.

Vine to Wine Tour

90-minute tour starting in vineyards learning about viticultural practices and tasting wines from specific blocks, then in the cellar learning about crushing, fermentation, maturation and bottling with further tastings and barrel tasting. R600 per person, offered Tuesday-Sunday at 12:00 and 15:00.

Wine & Fynbos

Unique experience of a short walk or drive through diverse Cape fynbos, part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, with wine tasting in Nature's Window, a tasting room in the mountain offering panoramic views of Franschhoek Mountains and Robertsvlei Valley.

Gourmet Sushi

Sumptuous gourmet sushi lunch prepared by Master Sushi Chef, available since 2020 with numerous accolades for superb menu and excellent service.

Varietals

Chardonnay

When to visit GlenWood Vineyards

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Good to know about GlenWood Vineyards

Can you visit GlenWood Vineyards? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, GlenWood Vineyards has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What wines does GlenWood Vineyards specialize in?

GlenWood Vineyards focuses on Chardonnay.

Do you need a reservation to visit GlenWood Vineyards?

Yes, GlenWood Vineyards requires a reservation for tastings.

Does GlenWood Vineyards serve food?

Yes, GlenWood Vineyards has food available alongside tastings.

Does GlenWood Vineyards offer vineyard tours?

Yes, GlenWood Vineyards offers vineyard tours. Options include Wine Tasting, Vine to Wine Tour, Wine & Fynbos and Gourmet Sushi.

Where is GlenWood Vineyards located?

GlenWood Vineyards is in Franschhoek, in the Franschhoek wine region. Phone: +27 21 876 2044.

When was GlenWood Vineyards founded?

GlenWood Vineyards was established in 1984.

What are GlenWood Vineyards's tasting hours?

GlenWood Vineyards is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Monday.

Does GlenWood Vineyards have outdoor seating?

Yes, GlenWood Vineyards has outdoor seating.

Where to find GlenWood Vineyards

GlenWood Vineyards is in Franschhoek, South Africa.

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