Franschhoek Cellar
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A 1920s Franschhoek landmark reborn as a stylish wine-and-food destination.
About Franschhoek Cellar
Franschhoek Cellar traces its roots to 1945, when a community of local grape farmers founded it as a co-operative to vinify their harvest together. Its historic cellar building, erected in 1920 by John Winshaw (founder of Stellenbosch Winery), now houses a stylishly renovated wine-and-food destination in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Having shed its old co-operative image, it operates today as a private winery within DGB (Pty) Ltd's premium wine stable, crafting Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon with a character that echoes the valley's French Huguenot heritage. Its Village Walk range names individual wines after local landmarks, such as the Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc and La Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc, and its wines have placed in South Africa's VERITAS competition, including a Silver Medal for the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc. On site, visitors can taste multiple wine ranges under one roof at the Cellar Door tasting room, dine at the Taste Kitchen restaurant on shaded lawns with vineyard and mountain views, and enjoy a family-friendly setting with a children's play area.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for travelers who want to sample a wide range of accessible, food-friendly South African wines in one relaxed, family-friendly setting at the heart of the Franschhoek wine route.
Wines of Franschhoek Cellar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the history of Franschhoek Cellar?
- It was founded in 1945 as a co-operative cellar for local grape farmers and is housed in a historic building constructed in 1920 by John Winshaw, founder of Stellenbosch Winery. It has since become a private winery under DGB (Pty) Ltd.
- What wines does Franschhoek Cellar make?
- Its range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, with its Village Walk range naming individual wines after Franschhoek landmarks, such as Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc and La Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc.
- Has Franschhoek Cellar won any awards?
- Yes, its wines have placed in South Africa's VERITAS wine competition, including a Silver Medal for the 2021 vintage Sauvignon Blanc.
- Can visitors taste and eat on site?
- Yes, the estate's Cellar Door tasting room lets visitors sample multiple wine ranges under one roof, and the on-site Taste Kitchen restaurant serves seasonal Winelands cuisine on shaded lawns with vineyard and mountain views.