Warwick Wine Estate
Warwick Wine Estate
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
Warwick has become known as one of the most welcoming destinations with a truly authentic experience & friendly ambiance. In addition to tastings our award-winning wines, you can try one of our fun pairings. Warwick Estate also offers guests a heart warming a la carte menu in winter, various picnic options in summer, including kids picnic boxes and vegan options. Our menu revolves around fresh and seasonal ingredients, sourced locally from artisan suppliers, including a variety of options for vegetarian and vegan visitors.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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aileen
Noordhoek, South Africa20 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
We booked a picnic today with friends and family. It was a 40 degree day in Stellenbosch and the team at Warrick were so well prepared. The food was fresh and timely with delicious flavours and the portions were very generous. The drinks were ice cold, ice buckets a plenty and the service team were an absolute delight. Working in 40 deg is a major challenge - yet the service team were upbeat, and fully committed to giving us a first class experience. An absolutely fabulous day out - delicious food, premium wines and ice cold bubbles. Our heartfelt thanks to Vuyo, Benny and a delightful lady - whose name we didn’t manage to get! Superb experience!
Written January 8, 2022
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pauper101
Cape Town Central, South Africa5 contributions
Nov 2021
Booked one of the pods for a friends bridal shower and had the most magnificent day. Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff and shown to our pod, we decided that it was too much of a squeeze, only due to covid, taking into account our friends is getting married in 2 weeks and we did not want to take the chance.
Wilson who looked after us for the day found us a new pod and also set up a picnic area for us, he did this with a smile and never complained even though the temperature was 30 degrees in the shade!
The picnic basket was so fresh and tasty - you could taste the love that went into creating each and every menu item. Not to mention value for money.
Wilson continued to be so attentive throughout the day - even as we were getting more demanding as the MCC flowed.
Thank you Warwick and Wilson for an absolutely amazing day, not one aspect can I fault, which says a lot because I can be a bit of a Karen at times.
Wilson who looked after us for the day found us a new pod and also set up a picnic area for us, he did this with a smile and never complained even though the temperature was 30 degrees in the shade!
The picnic basket was so fresh and tasty - you could taste the love that went into creating each and every menu item. Not to mention value for money.
Wilson continued to be so attentive throughout the day - even as we were getting more demanding as the MCC flowed.
Thank you Warwick and Wilson for an absolutely amazing day, not one aspect can I fault, which says a lot because I can be a bit of a Karen at times.
Written November 15, 2021
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ekholland27
Amersfoort, The Netherlands445 contributions
Jan 2020
On a windy sunday in january we stopped in Warwick for a tasting and some food. Warwick is popular for picnics but it was not such a great weather. We did have an extended winetasting and you could order a charcuterie and vegan platter with it. So we did both. The Warwick wines are great, we knew that already, but still it was even better with the nice platters. So good choice for a stop. The service we had a lot better at other places but still worth it.
Written February 28, 2020
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DoubleD1984
Leeds, UK72 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We came here 5 years ago and it was truly memorable. The setting is gorgeous and the picnic hamper was the best I’d ever had. It was faultless and the wine was also good.
So when we came back to Stellenbosch this was on the list to revisit. The staff were very helpful but it does seem that Warwick has become too commercially focused and with that much more expensive. The picnic was certainly not cheap this time and the quality, whilst good, it was not nearly as nice as previously. The wine also seemed to be much more expensive than other wineries which are better nearby. Overall it was rather disappointing and I would probably not return.
If you haven’t been here yet though, I do recommend booking a picnic with the rug and cushions overlooking the lake, simply for the scenery and relaxation. The wine tasting is optional on top and I would recommend going to Beyerskloof over this
So when we came back to Stellenbosch this was on the list to revisit. The staff were very helpful but it does seem that Warwick has become too commercially focused and with that much more expensive. The picnic was certainly not cheap this time and the quality, whilst good, it was not nearly as nice as previously. The wine also seemed to be much more expensive than other wineries which are better nearby. Overall it was rather disappointing and I would probably not return.
If you haven’t been here yet though, I do recommend booking a picnic with the rug and cushions overlooking the lake, simply for the scenery and relaxation. The wine tasting is optional on top and I would recommend going to Beyerskloof over this
Written January 31, 2020
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Mandri
2 contributions
Feb 2021
My boyfriend booked us Valentine's picnic. We were extremely disappointed with the arrival at Warwick. A woman received us at the entrance of the building and informed us that we should please pay for our picnic basket and go eat it at home, seeing that they did not make any provision for rainy conditions.
We drove from far and wide to get the whole experience of Warwick's setting, we are very disappointed that Warwick did not at least call ahead of time to say that they could not accommodate picnics that day. So we had to drive all the way back and still pay the full price without receiving the experience advertised at Warwick.
My suggestion is that in the future Warwick at least let their booked customers know that they cannot accommodate them due to rain. This will leave the client with a choice.
An alternative is to pitch a tent on the grass so that customers can still enjoy their picnic at Warwick and not have to pay full price to be satisfied with takeaways.
We drove from far and wide to get the whole experience of Warwick's setting, we are very disappointed that Warwick did not at least call ahead of time to say that they could not accommodate picnics that day. So we had to drive all the way back and still pay the full price without receiving the experience advertised at Warwick.
My suggestion is that in the future Warwick at least let their booked customers know that they cannot accommodate them due to rain. This will leave the client with a choice.
An alternative is to pitch a tent on the grass so that customers can still enjoy their picnic at Warwick and not have to pay full price to be satisfied with takeaways.
Written February 15, 2021
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SeithatiB
Johannesburg, South Africa12 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
So disappointing
The wine pairing took forever to arrive
When it did, the waitress barely described the wines and why they are special. Then you get 5 wines sitting in the warm weather - by the time we got to the MCC, it was so warm .
It is the same with the wine tasting - the waitress clearly didn’t care and barely described the wines. She also brought the red wine so much later - and poured them into the same glass she used for the white wines. We were like huh????
The platter tasted nice but our table was in the sun eventually and the butter started melting. We had to move the table ourselves because the waitress was nowhere to be found.
Very disappointing service and experience from what is otherwise a very good wine.
The wine pairing took forever to arrive
When it did, the waitress barely described the wines and why they are special. Then you get 5 wines sitting in the warm weather - by the time we got to the MCC, it was so warm .
It is the same with the wine tasting - the waitress clearly didn’t care and barely described the wines. She also brought the red wine so much later - and poured them into the same glass she used for the white wines. We were like huh????
The platter tasted nice but our table was in the sun eventually and the butter started melting. We had to move the table ourselves because the waitress was nowhere to be found.
Very disappointing service and experience from what is otherwise a very good wine.
Written November 1, 2022
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Tatijana
6 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I’d like to see a response to this complaint that doesn’t say “thanks for the feedback, we will address the issue” my experience has already been ruined. I emailed you, no response.
Horrible service and customer service. the tasting was extremely disappointing.
I thought it was a nice idea to meet family and show my boyfriend who is Spanish the winery of my favorite wine in South Africa. I wish we went somewhere else.
1. Our waitress just told us the names of the wines and what grapes they are. No tasting notes mentioned at all. She didn’t seem very sure of what she was talking about either.
2. I requested alternatives to salmon and aubergine in advance before our booking, when I asked the waitress about it she had to go ask. They didn’t prepare any alternatives and the only alternative to the salmon they had was aubergine.. yum.
3. The table wasn’t set with cutlery, side plates or napkins (as we saw the other guests had), we had to ask for this. We only received napkins. No side plates, no cutlery. Not very sophisticated or pleasant to be eating the slippery and oily aubergine with your hands.
4. We sat in the sun, no one offered to open an umbrella or move us…even after we asked for the umbrella.
5. When it came to payment, the waitress wasn’t informed that we paid for the tasting, she had to go check with the front desk.
6. Service was horrible, we waited for things that we shouldn’t have even had to have asked for.
Horrible service and customer service. the tasting was extremely disappointing.
I thought it was a nice idea to meet family and show my boyfriend who is Spanish the winery of my favorite wine in South Africa. I wish we went somewhere else.
1. Our waitress just told us the names of the wines and what grapes they are. No tasting notes mentioned at all. She didn’t seem very sure of what she was talking about either.
2. I requested alternatives to salmon and aubergine in advance before our booking, when I asked the waitress about it she had to go ask. They didn’t prepare any alternatives and the only alternative to the salmon they had was aubergine.. yum.
3. The table wasn’t set with cutlery, side plates or napkins (as we saw the other guests had), we had to ask for this. We only received napkins. No side plates, no cutlery. Not very sophisticated or pleasant to be eating the slippery and oily aubergine with your hands.
4. We sat in the sun, no one offered to open an umbrella or move us…even after we asked for the umbrella.
5. When it came to payment, the waitress wasn’t informed that we paid for the tasting, she had to go check with the front desk.
6. Service was horrible, we waited for things that we shouldn’t have even had to have asked for.
Written February 18, 2023
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Bev H
Victoria, Canada22 contributions
Jan 2020
My adult son visiting from Canada, my husband, and I had travelled to the Wine area of Stellenbosch to take in a few Wine Estates. My South African son-in-law had always spoken of his live for Warwick red wines, so we headed to this Estate just after noon time with the intentions of tasting their wine & having a bit of lunch. Upon arrival, when it was explained that they serve a “picnic lunch” out in the vast green grass area — we had to do a complete mind switch. Relax! Have a picnic! Devote the next 2 hours to just eating & drinking & relaxing & talking & enjoying live! We went for it, even though our task-focused minds “wandered” exactly what we had ordered!? Between the 3 of us, we had two baskets and it was pure delight seeing all of the variety of cheeses, breads, salads, spreads, hummus, pesto, dessert in the baskets. We felt our adult hard shells crack, and we became relaxed children enjoying the Warwick picnic lunch afternoon. A definite must experience.
Written January 25, 2020
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Alex GER
Kiel, Germany19 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Choosing the "right" wineries for a self-organized wine tasting is quite elaborate. We are glad that we saved this winery for the last day. Between checkout and drive to the airport we booked a picnic. Upon our arrival, a lovingly arranged place bearing our name was already ready under umbrellas on the lake with a small table that was hardly enough for the tons of delicacies served up.
Some claim that at the equivalent of 45,-€ for two, the picnic is high-priced. Here you should remember that you can spend the whole day on your covered place on the meadow by the lake and read and enjoy this delicious food. For us it was the perfect thing to do before heading to the airport, but also as part of a winery tour it is our absolute tip. It's definitely worth the price.
Some claim that at the equivalent of 45,-€ for two, the picnic is high-priced. Here you should remember that you can spend the whole day on your covered place on the meadow by the lake and read and enjoy this delicious food. For us it was the perfect thing to do before heading to the airport, but also as part of a winery tour it is our absolute tip. It's definitely worth the price.
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Written November 9, 2024
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Ich werde versuchen, auf Deutsch zu antworten. Bitte verzeihen fehler! Danke für deine wundervolle 'review', Alex. Es ist gut zu lesen, dass Warwick die richtige wahl war!
Grusse, Berenice
Written December 3, 2024
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Jacquie
Dubai, United Arab Emirates90 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was our second visit to Warwick Wine Estate - the 1st of which was during our honeymoon 8 years ago. Warwick continues to be one of our favourite wine brands so we were excited to return and added the gourmet picnic experience to our booking.
The wine estate is picturesque - a little outside of Stellenbosch but a quite riverside location set out with picnic blamkets and picnic benches to enjoy the views. We were greeted by one of the staff when we arrived, shown to our picnic bench and given the picnic and wine tasting menus.
The picnic arrived about 30 mins later - a variety of breads, pates, sandwiches, salads and deserts which was more than enough for 2 people. We each did a different wine tasting experience which allowed us to taste everything on offer and then tried the Trilogy 'Guess the vintage' challenge as this is our favourite wine.
So glad we returned to Warwick and would continue to recommend it to anyone visiting the area, particulary since the picnic concept still seems to be quite rare. Not sure we would return again on our next trip though... while the wines are good, Trilogy is outstanding and a constant staple of our home wine cabinet so unless their Cab Franc returns to their shelves not sure there is anything more for us to experience at Warwick.
The wine estate is picturesque - a little outside of Stellenbosch but a quite riverside location set out with picnic blamkets and picnic benches to enjoy the views. We were greeted by one of the staff when we arrived, shown to our picnic bench and given the picnic and wine tasting menus.
The picnic arrived about 30 mins later - a variety of breads, pates, sandwiches, salads and deserts which was more than enough for 2 people. We each did a different wine tasting experience which allowed us to taste everything on offer and then tried the Trilogy 'Guess the vintage' challenge as this is our favourite wine.
So glad we returned to Warwick and would continue to recommend it to anyone visiting the area, particulary since the picnic concept still seems to be quite rare. Not sure we would return again on our next trip though... while the wines are good, Trilogy is outstanding and a constant staple of our home wine cabinet so unless their Cab Franc returns to their shelves not sure there is anything more for us to experience at Warwick.
Written October 16, 2023
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Dear Jacqui,
You would have seen my reply via Dineplan already. Please make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date of any future Cabernet Franc releases. We are active planting more vineyards to supply the demand. Thank you for visiting again.
Written October 23, 2023
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First time visiting - Not sure of the concept. - Should I go for the picnic or the wine tasting- pairing?
I am a solo traveller
Written February 23, 2024
Hi there, are we allowed to bring our dog with us? It is raining today though we are also concerned about whether she will be allowed inside... thanks
Written March 30, 2018
Yes, Warwick is pet friendly. You are welcome to bring your dog along!
Written May 20, 2019
Hello, is your estate open for tastings on good friday, april 14th?
Written March 15, 2017
Hi Nicole, thank you for making contact with us. Yes, we are open 365 days a year and it would be a great pleasure to welcome you to Warwick. All of our information is available on our website and you can also make an online booking. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.
Written March 16, 2017
not so much about the attraction which is on our list, but on your bringing a case back to states.
Did you ship it separately? Bring with on the airplane as an extra piece of baggage? Or?
What were the import duties?
Do you know what would be the situation if we wanted to bring two or three cases back with us?
Written October 3, 2015
Hi TransAtlantic70,
It is wonderful to hear that Warwick is on your list of attractions to visit during your holiday to South Africa.
We would be able to deliver a bottle of wine through Cape Ardor, the largest exclusive retailer of South Africa's premium wine in the US.
On arrival at the winery, please enquire with our wine advisors.
Safe travels to South Africa,
Looking forward welcoming you to our Estate,
Warm Warwick Regards
Jani Branders
Hospitality Manageress
Written October 6, 2015
I've tried to email the winery to make a reservation for a cellar tour using the email address that is posted on their site however it bounces back.
I've visited the winery twice but my husband has never been to S A and we are wine enthusiasts and would like to contact the winery,
Any suggestions?
Written August 27, 2015
Our telephone number is +27 21 884 4410
Written May 20, 2019
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