Itinerary
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Stop At: Sir Lowry's Pass, N 2 Vicino a Cape Town, 7130 South Africa
Sir Lowry's Pass is a mountain pass on the N2 national road in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It crosses the Hottentots-Holland mountain range between Somerset West and the Elgin valley, on the main national road between Cape Town and the Garden Route. A railway line also crosses the mountain range at this point.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paul Cluver Wines, De Rust Estate, Grabouw 7160 South Africa
The Family and team
Central to the success of the wine and farming business is the Cluver Family a close-knit group with a visionary, pioneering spirit. Four of the five Cluver siblings are currently involved in the business, taking over the reins from parents Paul and Songvei.
Paul Cluver IV is managing director, Liesl is marketing director, Inge is financial manager, Karin is production manager (orchards). Cellar master, Andries Burger, is married to Inge.
The family business is supported by a team of people in production, administration and in the market place.
Shaun McVey heads up national sales
Esme Klaaste processes orders locally and internationally.
Rudi Zandberg is our viticulturist
Leandre is receptionist and telephonist. Sharon oversees events. Our tastings centre is managed by Libby.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Houw Hoek Farm Stall, N2, Elgin South Africa
Houw Hoek Farm Stall
This delightful farm stall greets you like an old friend as you travel between the Overberg's majestic Houw Hoek mountain pass and Cape Town. The authentic South African architecture of a white farm house style building complete with a green corrugated iron roof and lined with blossoms pays tribute to the long standing success of this landmark grocer, deli, bakery, wine boutique and coffee shop.
Stop At: Hermanus Cliff Path, Westcliff Rd, Hermanus, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein) but shortened in 1902 as the name was too long for the postal service, is a town on the southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is famous for Southern Right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Creation, Hemel and Aarde Road, Hermanus, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
When in 2002 Jean-Claude (JC) and Carolyn Martin took up the challenge of establishing a winery in a remote corner of the Walker Bay Wine Region, they did so with the courage of their conviction. The 40 hectares of undulating land on the lofty Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge had never been planted to vines before, but recognising the vast potential, they set out with tenacity and determination to transform it into a model wine farm. No easy feat, but then the Swiss-born JC and South African-born Carolyn (ne Finlayson) both come from wine pioneering stock spanning at least three generations and two continents!
Duration: 1 hour