About Rickety Bridge Estate
Rickety Bridge is a centuries-old Franschhoek wine estate with a rich heritage dating back to 1694, now reimagined with luxury contemporary accommodation and a state-of-the-art Wine Tasting Centre. The estate celebrates its pioneering past while offering elevated dining, vineyard and cellar tours, and diverse wine experiences including tastings, blending workshops, and sensory experiences.
Tasting Experiences
Foundation Stone Tasting
Wine tasting experience
Regna Loca Tasting
Wine tasting experience
Wine Fault Sensory Experience
Sensory wine experience
Wine Blending Experience
Interactive wine blending workshop
Vineyard and Cellar Tours
Guided tours of vineyard and cellar operations
Private Tasting at Accommodation
Private wine tasting at farm accommodation
Winemaker's Dinners
Exclusive member-only winemaker's dinners and wine showcases
Varietals
Cabernet SauvignonShirazPinotageSemillon
When to visit Rickety Bridge Estate
Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Good to know about Rickety Bridge Estate
Can you visit Rickety Bridge Estate? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Rickety Bridge Estate has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026).
What wines does Rickety Bridge Estate specialize in?
Rickety Bridge Estate focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage and Semillon. Signature bottles include Foundation Stone Cabernet Sauvignon, Foundation Stone Shiraz, Foundation Stone Pinotage, Regna Loca Semillon, Regna Loca Cabernet Sauvignon.
Does Rickety Bridge Estate serve food?
Yes, Rickety Bridge Estate has food available alongside tastings.
Is Rickety Bridge Estate dog-friendly?
Rickety Bridge Estate doesn't allow dogs on the property.
Does Rickety Bridge Estate offer vineyard tours?
Yes, Rickety Bridge Estate offers vineyard tours. Options include Foundation Stone Tasting, Regna Loca Tasting, Wine Fault Sensory Experience, Wine Blending Experience, Vineyard and Cellar Tours, Private Tasting at Accommodation and Winemaker's Dinners.
Where is Rickety Bridge Estate located?
Rickety Bridge Estate is in Franschhoek, in the Stellenbosch wine region. Phone: +27 21 876 2129.
What are Rickety Bridge Estate's tasting hours?
Rickety Bridge Estate is open every day, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Does Rickety Bridge Estate have outdoor seating?
Yes, Rickety Bridge Estate has outdoor seating.
Where to find Rickety Bridge Estate
Rickety Bridge Estate is in Franschhoek, South Africa, in the Stellenbosch wine region.