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Stony Brook Vineyards

Green Valley Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
+27(0) 21 876 2182
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Ranked #6 of 25 attractions in Franschhoek
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Wineries
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Brit in Switzerland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Much smaller and passionate than some of the bigger names nearby. Well worth a visit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

This is a great little winery, perfect if you don't want to go to a commercial, faceless winery. The wine's great too and the staff very friendly and helpful. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

this one is simple. Visit this out of town estate to taste Franschhoek's most loved Shiraz, you would struggle to find a competitor and if the sales figures dont prove it i dunno what it. i bought mine by the case from the Local wine store "la cotte" they too are lovely. Shiraz, simply for that! More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Having spent the past 3 months exploring the vineyards of Western Cape, Stony Brook stands out as a little gem amongst the giant commercial wineries that dominate the region. On every one of our visits over the past 8 years we have always enjoyed a warm homely welcome. The personal touch of Joy and Christna is what makes this place... More

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Watford UK
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

This small(ish) vineyard is worth the trip out of Franshhoek to sample their range of wines in the shade of a large gum tree. Very friendly. More

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Brockhampton, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

not only were the wines very good but the management gave us attention which was individual and interesting; taking time to find the answers to our quetions re UK deliveries and pricing. we felt 'wanted. More

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Hitchin, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

Stony Brook is a about as far from civilisation as you can go in the Franschhoek valley. This is a "no frills" winery - tastings only, no restaurant. The dominant feature when you arrive is a magnificent "Ghost Gum" tree (Eucalyptus), with their best wine named after it. We thought their budget red was excellent too (and bought some!). If... More

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Chiswick, West London
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

We love Stony Brook as the wine tasting is provided by Joy who is one of the owners. We got an understanding of each of the wines and how they came up with it, including the name. The wines are also great and it was nice not going to a winery where you get treated as one of the herd.... More

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Manchester England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

You will not be disappointed with a visit to Stony Brook Winefarm, you could say its like having a drink with old friends you will be warmly welcomed by Christna and your journey begins first with the fruity whites then on to the award winning reds. During your visit you may have chance to chat with Joy or Nigel McNaught... More

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Costa del Sol
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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The tasting area on the terrace is very pleasant without being special. What has made it special in the past has been the personal touch by Joy, the winemaker and owner's wife. When we visited this time, she wasn't there, and the rather garrulous young lady was definitely not in the same league. The wines have changed in character over... More

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