Who owns Vergelegen Estate?

Anglo American plc
Vergelegen Wine Estate/Parent organizations

The magnificent 319-year-old wine estate owned by Anglo American plc has now been formally recognised as a treasure trove of history, culture, architecture and horticulture.

Where is Vergelegen in South Africa?

Somerset West
Vergelegen (Dutch: “remotely situated”) is a historic wine estate in Somerset West, in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Are dogs allowed at Vergelegen?

Dogs, Cycling, and BYO picnics are NOT permitted.

How big is Vergelegen?

2240 hectares
Vergelegen was the first producer to be awarded BWI ‘Champion’ status in March 2005, having made remarkable progress with its large-scale alien clearing and fire management programme to restore 2240 hectares of their 3000 hectare Estate.

Who owns Lourensford Estate?

Dr Christo Wiese
The Estate has a proud history as a world class fruit farm and the winemaking tradition was revived when Dr Christo Wiese purchased Lourensford in 1998.

What devastated the wine industry in the early 1800’s?

The Great French Wine Blight was a severe blight of the mid-19th century that destroyed many of the vineyards in France and laid waste to the wine industry.

Are dogs allowed in Groot Constantia?

Look no further. Groot Constantia offers the best of both worlds, a winery experience based on the foot of Cape Town. This estate offers many dog friendly walks and trails that combine a stunning excursion suitable for footed and pawed family members. It also has access to some of the most breath taking hiking trails.

Is buitenverwachting dog friendly?

You can pretty much spend the entire day here. P.s. if your kids are scared of animals, be warned that dogs and chickens roam freely on the estate but they are extremely friendly.

Are dogs allowed at Lourensford?

Are dogs allowed? Yes, all dogs on-leash are welcome. and clean up after your pet.

Which country has never been affected by phylloxera?

B. Phylloxera—a tiny, yellow, insect—has spread through much of the world, destroying vineyards in its wake as the insects feed on vines’ roots, ultimately sucking the life out of the plants. However, a phylloxera epidemic has not (some would say not yet) hit Chile.

Why is Chile not in danger of phylloxera?

Even as phylloxera attacked vinifera plantings in North America and even in Argentina, Chile remained free of the bug. Possibly this was because of its geographic isolation, with the Andes to the east and the Pacific to the west.

Is Stodels dog friendly?

Courtesy of @multimediamanza via Instagram. Perfect for the whole family, Lisa’s restaurant in the Stodels Lifestyle Centre in Milnerton has a wonderful outdoor play area for kids plus expansive views of Table Mountain. Dogs welcome.

Who are the owners of the Vergelegen estate?

Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-class Estate.

Where is the Vergelegen guest house in Namibia?

Vergelegen Guest House and Restaurant, surrounded by lush green vineyards of local farmers, sits nestled in the Orange River valley; on the out skirts of Kakamas, Northern Cape. Vergelegen is en-route to various popular destinations: Augrabies National Park, the Kalahari, Namibia, Richtersveld and the West Coast.

How old is the homestead at Vergelegen in England?

The residential Homestead, dating back to the 1700’s, with each room authentically furnished, reflects the layered historicism of the over 300 years of Vergelegen’s existence. The Homestead also houses an Exhibition Corridor, comprising a series of pictorial panels detailing the various eras of history as well as significant visitors to the Estate.

What can you do at Vergelegen guest house?

To name but a few must do, close to Vergelegen Guest House, worth visiting or experiencing will be: Augrabies Falls National Park, only a short drive away, a full day of sightseeing, 4×4 routes, walking trails and pre booked night drives. Riemvasmaak offers the famous hot springs or 4×4 routes.