Bouchard Finlayson

Hermanus, Western Cape

A vineyard between heaven & earth

Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.

With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.

The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.

Table Mountain

The amazing 360° views from the top of this 3563 foot mountain plateau, spanning the city, ocean, Robben Island and national park, is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest wonders. A cable car will take you there in just five minutes or you can spend several hours taking one of the scenic hiking trails.

Robben Island

Just over five miles offshore from Cape Town, the island was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, and over the centuries has been used as a prison, a hospital, a mental institution and a military base. It is most famous for being a political prison during apartheid. Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of the 27 years he was imprisoned on Robben Island. Tours depart daily from the V&A Waterfront.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, the new tree top canopy walk is a tourist favorite.

Kirstenbosch Gardens

This is South Africa’s world-famous national botanical garden, set against the backdrop of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak, and home to more than 22,000 indigenous plants - part of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Aerial view of farm winery in green grapevine in Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa. The Constantia Wine Valley is the most spectacular wine experience in the world with a unique blend of wine.

Cape Winelands

A tour of the Western Cape wine growing regions is immensely rewarding – discover wonderful natural landscapes, delve into a wealth of history and heritage as well as tasting some of the world’s finest wines.

In Cape Town itself the Constantia Valley is home to some of South Africa’s oldest and most famous estates. Durbanville and the Helderberg also offer excellent wine experiences. If you venture further from Cape Town, the regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Robertson offer a multitude of exceptional wineries.

So much sea to see...

Great white shark sideways in front of a diving cage with scuba divers.

Shark cage diving

Adrenalin junkies can indulge in a spot of cage diving with the fearsome Great White Sharks – even watching from the boat is a thrilling experience!

Two Oceans Aquarium

Then there’s Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, with more than 3000 marine creatures on view – including sharks, turtles and penguins, showcasing the unique marine life of the Atlantic and Indian oceans.

Cape Point

Covered in endemic fynbos, it boasts a wealth of picturesque bays, beaches, rolling green hills and valleys. It’s within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site, and as well as offering a fascinating profusion of vegetation there are huge numbers of pelagic birds as well as zebra, eland, and the many species of reptiles and small mammals.