In 1696 Pieter de Vos could feast his eyes on what you see today – Table Mountain, the Helderberg Mountain, the Eerste River, The Atlantic Ocean, vineyards and waving fields.
History, heritage and harmony converge here – wine making over three centuries, vrijburgers layering and expanding the homestead, barn, slave lodge, threshing floor and cellars into one of the oldest and most intact of the early wine farms of the Cape of Good Hope. This is a living, evolving national monument, part of the European Heritage Project and a WWF conservation site.
Every wine in the range expresses respect for heritage and traditional ways of farming for vineyard health and sustainability. But we infuse these historic ways with fresh, dynamic and progressive thinking. This approach to viticulture, where we rely increasingly on nature, gives the grapes a chance to take centre-stage in the cellar. Our way of viticulture is to let the grapes guide us. Not the other way round.
Since 2021, Vergenoegd Löw has seen the unveiling of two stunning new eateries in Geuwels and Clara’s Barn. We are thrilled to announce the appointment of talented local chef and wine pairing expert, Michelle Theron, as our first head of gastronomy. In this newly created position she becomes our full-time in-house chef, responsible for all dining and beverage matching experiences on the estate. She succeeds external culinary consultant Bertus Basson, the luminary who has left us an inspiring legacy from which we can build our self-sufficiency.
Discover the glorious richness of life that starts in our soils, sustaining our vineyards and vegetable gardens and all the animals here. They bring health, nourishment and deliciousness to many of our farm-to-table dishes and estate wines. (What we don’t grow ourselves, we source locally from suppliers who share our eco-values.) Taste food raised regeneratively in soils brimming with life and infused with a spark of ingenuity to animate flavours. Always honest. Always imaginative. Always fresh and always respectful of the seasons. Unpretentious but finessed.
Renovations & Interim Offerings
Renovations & Interim Offerings
Closed to the Public: From 25 August 2025
Open for events and weddings;
Enquiries via events@vergenoegd.co.za
Tel: +27(0) 21 202 4373
E-mail: clarasbarn@vergenoegd.co.za
Discover the glorious richness of life that starts in our soils, sustaining our vineyards and vegetable gardens and all the animals here. They bring health, nourishment and deliciousness to many of our farm-to-table dishes and estate wines. (What we don’t grow ourselves, we source locally from suppliers who share our eco-values.) Taste food raised regeneratively in soils brimming with life and infused with a spark of ingenuity to animate flavours. Always honest. Always imaginative. Always fresh and always respectful of the seasons. Unpretentious but finessed.
Staying over at Vergenoegd Löw is way beyond luxury and creature comforts. Feed your soul with views, the traversing sun, the smell of the ocean and fynbos and birdsong. You’re surrounded by serenity and nature – what your senses were designed for. To take in with abandon. Your physical surroundings will serve your body’s yearnings - comfort, cool, warmth, soothing, visually beautiful.
Our spa is a tranquil, luxury retreat. Whether planning a romantic escape or a solo day experience, we invite you to our corner of the Cape Winelands to let time stand still. See this as the ultimate in self-care. We are here to nurture hotel guests and day spa visitors alike.
Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, just outside Stellenbosch, is more than a destination – it’s a setting for moments that matter. With its historic charm, sweeping lawns, and views that shift with the light, it’s the perfect place to say I do – timeless, intimate, unforgettable. Meander along the Art Walk, where the works of Dylan Lewis and other celebrated artists are woven seamlessly into the landscape, inviting quiet reflection and inspiration. And when evening falls, the estate transforms – hosting elegant events that linger long after the last glass is raised. Here, every occasion feels anchored in meaning, surrounded by beauty.
