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Karusa Vineyards

Shoemanshoek Valley, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
(+27) 44 - 272 8717
Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Oudtshoorn
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Wineries
Owner description: Karusa is a family operated and managed wine and fruit farm.The word “Karusa” is a Khoi San word meaning: Land with little water, a scarce resource in...... more » Owner description: Karusa is a family operated and managed wine and fruit farm.The word “Karusa” is a Khoi San word meaning: Land with little water, a scarce resource in the semi arid plateau of the Klein Karoo.Karusa is situated at the foothill of the majestic Swartberg in the tranquil and scenic Cango Valley settlement of Schoemanshoek. The farm is en route to the world famous Cango Caves. It is situated 12km north of Oudtshoorn which is also the capital of the Klein Karoo region, and ostrich capital of the world.Karusa is the first and only Premium Private winery in Oudtshoorn.Directions to Karusa: Follow the R328 north (The Cango Route) from Oudtshoorn for 12km to Schoemanshoek. Turn left into Schoemanshoek and drive left around the back of the Church, the entrance to Karusa is ~200m on your right. « less
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Santa Rosa, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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By chance, we stopped here coming back from the Cango Caves since we did not think we would make a tour to the Stellenbosch area. We are used to full-fledged wineries in Sonoma/Napa and really enjoyed a personal wine-tasting that was unrushed and very informative. We noticed that they served some light meals, so we stayed and had a wonderful... More

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Blackpool
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
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We visited the winery for lunch and sample most of the wines before choosing which one we would like with our food. We choose a platter of cheese and meat which was delicious. An excellent lunch and delicious wines. More

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Blackpool, Lancashire
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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Following our visit to the Cango Ostrich Farm we visited Karusa Winery where we chose a cheese tapas tasting lunch. It was all very fresh and plentiful accompanied with lovely wine. Well worth a visit. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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Visitors should not miss a tasting at Arusha. Amazing quality far from the "normal" wineroutes More

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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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Eating Karoo Tapas in a beautiful vineyard setting accompanied by a lovely wine is perfect! More

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Marlow, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

We stopped here for lunch with a small tour group. Lunch from wicker picnic baskets on the lawn was just great. We then had a wine tasting with guidance from the owner I think. No snobbery here just some outstanding wines including a port (sorry port style) that was so smooth. The Pinotage was exceptional. We would have liked to... More

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Uniondale, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011

This venture has a new way. A nice selection of traditional south african wines in a fine venue. More

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Cambridge
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011

Nice enough place to stop off at if you're passing, the wines are fine if not exciting. On a sunny day it's lovely to order a few bits from the tapas-style menu and sit on the lawn and have a couple of glasses! More

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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Living in Oudtshoorn we regularly visit Karusa to buy our wine "supply". We started buying at Karusa after a visit to the Cheese Festival in George and have been hooked since then. Our favorite is the Sauvignon Blanc. 2010 and now the 2011. We highly recommend it. More

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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
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Karusa is situated in the beautiful Schoemanshoek Valley, close to Oudtshoorn. The view from their cellar is beautiful whichever way you face. Wines are very good and offer something for everyone, from an affordable range of wines for everyday consumption to wines you would like to savour with special friend or on a special occasion. You get personal attention from... More

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