Slanghoek Cellar
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Slanghoek Valley co-op famed for award-winning, best-value Chenin Blanc
About Slanghoek Cellar
Founded in 1951, Slanghoek Cellar is a growers' cooperative winery in the Slanghoek Valley, part of South Africa's Breedekloof wine region, roughly 20km from Worcester and 90km from Cape Town. Perched at 800m above sea level and ringed by the Slanghoek Mountains, the estate draws on diverse soils and a cool mountain microclimate farmed by around 25 member growers. Slanghoek is best known for its Chenin Blanc — repeatedly ranked among South Africa's top and best-value examples — alongside a broad range spanning Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Merlot reds, the barrel-fermented Legends series, natural sweet Creme de Chenin, sparkling wines, and traditional Cape fortified styles such as Muscadel, Jerepigo and Cape Ruby.
Who Is This For?
For wine lovers who want excellent-value South African Chenin Blanc and reds, and for travelers curious about cooperative winemaking and the hands-on Blend & Bottle experience in the Breedekloof valley.
Wines of Slanghoek Cellar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Slanghoek Cellar in Breedekloof or Worcester?
- It sits in the Slanghoek Valley within the Breedekloof wine region, about 20km from the town of Worcester, so it is sometimes referenced under both names.
- When was Slanghoek Cellar established?
- It was founded in 1951 as a growers' cooperative and has been producing wine from the valley for more than 70 years.
- What is Slanghoek Cellar best known for?
- Its Chenin Blanc, particularly the Private Selection and Legends Barrel Fermented bottlings, has repeatedly been named among South Africa's best-value and top-rated examples.
- What styles of wine does Slanghoek produce?
- The range spans dry whites and reds (Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage), a natural sweet Creme de Chenin, sparkling wines, and traditional Cape fortified wines like Muscadel, Jerepigo and Cape Ruby.
- Can visitors tour or taste at Slanghoek Cellar?
- Yes, the cellar offers tastings and a hands-on 'Blend & Bottle' session where visitors create and bottle their own wine blend, alongside outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking in the valley.