Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
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Cool-climate estate wines grown on the shores of the Bot River Lagoon
About Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a 200-hectare wine and lifestyle estate poised on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, just outside Hermanus in South Africa's Walker Bay wine region. Founded by entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE, who acquired the historic property (dating back to a mid-1700s Dutch colonial loan farm) in 2013, the estate built a state-of-the-art 450-ton gravity-fed cellar that received its maiden harvest in 2017. With 70 hectares under vine on the longest ocean-facing vineyard frontage in the region, cool maritime winds off the Atlantic and the lagoon slow ripening and preserve freshness in 100% estate-grown wines led by cellar master Johann Fourie. The range spans Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Mourvèdre and Malbec, alongside Cap Classique-method sparkling wines such as the Cuvée 58 Brut. Beyond winemaking, Benguela Cove is a wine-tourism destination with the Moody Lagoon restaurant, tastings, and ocean-side accommodation.
Who Is This For?
For those who love elegant, high-acid cool-climate wines and want a distinctive maritime terroir story to tell — as well as visitors seeking a wine-and-nature destination near Hermanus.
Wines of Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate located?
- It sits on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon in South Africa's Walker Bay wine region, about 18km from Hermanus and roughly an hour's drive from Cape Town.
- Who founded Benguela Cove and when?
- Entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE acquired the property in 2013 and built its gravity-fed cellar, which received its maiden harvest in 2017.
- What makes the estate's terroir distinctive?
- Vineyards sit on the longest ocean-facing frontage in the area, where cool Atlantic winds off the lagoon slow ripening and preserve bright acidity in the 100% estate-grown wines.
- What grape varieties does Benguela Cove grow?
- The estate grows Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Mourvèdre and Malbec, plus Cap Classique-method sparkling blends.
- Does Benguela Cove wine pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes — its high-acid, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay pair especially well with sushi, sashimi and other delicate seafood dishes.