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Vergenoegd Löw is one of South Africa’s oldest working wine farms — shaped for centuries by farming, wine, people, architecture and the natural world.
Guided by nature. Guided by heritage. This is a place where the past remains visible, but life continues to move.
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ENTRÉE
RÉCEPTION DE L'HÔTEL
GÎTES DE FERME
VILLA DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
SUITES DU VIGNOBLE
SUITE PRÉSIDENTIELLE
FARM PLOMB
AIRE DE STATIONNEMENT
GEUWELS
CAVE À VIN
DORSVLOERMUUR
LE WERF
CANARDS COUREURS INDIENS
NOTRE FERME
LE SPA
JARDIN DE PRODUITS FRAIS
LA GRANGE DE CLARA
L'ÎLE D'AMY
HÉLIPORT
LE LABYRINTHE À ÉNIGMES
LE PUITS DE LA BÉNÉDICTION
CHAPELLE DE LA SAINT-VALENTIN
LE LABYRINTHE
Un héritage
depuis 1696
Terres ancestrales, racines intemporelles
Vergenoegd Löw is one of South Africa’s oldest working wine farms, with a documented history dating back to 1696.
Set on the coastal edge of Stellenbosch, close to False Bay, the estate has been shaped for centuries by farming, wine, people, architecture and the natural world. Its name, Vergenoegd, means contented or well-satisfied — a meaning that still captures the spirit of the place today.
This is a wine estate with deep roots. Its vineyards grow in ancient lime-rich soils formed from an old seabed. Its farm is alive with vines, gardens, Indian Runner ducks, Dexter cattle, wetlands, indigenous planting and people who work the land every day. At the heart of the estate is a carefully restored Cape Dutch farm complex, recognised as a National Monument, where the Homestead, werf and historic buildings continue to hold the memory of the place.
Histoire restaurée
The estate’s modern chapter began in 2015, when Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Löw acquired the farm and brought it into the care of the European Heritage Project. Under his custodianship, an extensive programme of restoration and renewal began, transforming a neglected but historically significant farm complex into a living wine estate: a place where heritage could be protected, agriculture revived, and guests invited to experience the quiet richness of the land.
Today, Vergenoegd Löw brings together estate-grown wines, regenerative farming, seasonal food, boutique accommodation, art, gardens, spa experiences and restored Cape architecture. It is not a museum, and it is not only a luxury destination. It is a working wine farm where the past remains visible, but life continues to move.
Everything here returns to two guiding ideas: nature must be respected, and heritage must be carried forward with care. Wine, people, heritage and sustainability are not separate parts of the estate — they are connected in the soil, the cellar, the kitchen, the werf, the gardens and the daily work of the farm.
WINE ESTATE
Shaped by Site, Sea and Soil
Vergenoegd Löw is a Stellenbosch wine estate shaped by its rare position close to False Bay.
The estate lies on an ancient seabed, with lime-rich soils that are unusual for the area. These soils help retain water during dry periods while allowing excess winter rain to drain away. They also support freshness, balance and structure in the grapes.
Less than five kilometres from the coast as the crow flies, the vineyards are cooled by maritime winds. These breezes slow ripening, help preserve acidity and contribute to the elegant, restrained character of the wines. This meeting of sea and soil gives the estate its own expression of place — what we call merroir.
Vergenoegd Löw grows its own grapes and makes its wines on the estate. That matters. It means the wines are not separate from the farm; they are one of its clearest expressions. The same regenerative principles that guide the wider estate also guide the vineyards: healthy soils, biodiversity, careful water use, cover crops, ducks, cattle and a lighter touch wherever possible.
The vineyards are planted to a range of red and white varieties, with a strong focus on red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon has long formed part of Vergenoegd’s reputation, with a legacy that stretches through earlier generations of farming on the estate. Today, the wine team continues to build on that history while allowing the fruit, the soils and the vintage to lead.
In the cellar, the approach is measured and respectful. Healthy grapes from healthy soils allow for lower intervention. The aim is not to force the wine into a style, but to follow what the grapes are already showing.
Guests can experience Vergenoegd Löw wines through curated tastings, the Geuwels Wine Lounge, estate collections, food and wine pairings, and the Indigenous Food & Wine Pairing — an experience that brings together local flavours, cultural memory and wines shaped by the nearby ocean.
At Vergenoegd Löw, wine is not only a product. It is the taste of the farm: guided by nature, guided by heritage.
REGENERATIVE FARMING
Farming with Nature
At Vergenoegd Löw, sustainability begins in the soil.
The estate follows a regenerative farming philosophy that works with natural systems instead of against them. The aim is to build soil health, increase biodiversity, support climate resilience and protect the farm for future generations.
This approach is rooted in older mixed-farming principles: vines, animals, poultry, gardens, wetlands and people all playing a role in the health of the land. What makes it progressive is the use of research, precision farming tools and a deeper understanding of soil life, water, biodiversity and ecology.
Indian Runner ducks are among the estate’s most recognisable examples of farming with nature. They help manage snails and pests in the vineyards. Dexter cattle graze, fertilise and support the mixed farming system. Cover crops grow between the vines to protect the soil, improve biodiversity, retain moisture, attract beneficial insects and feed microbial life below the surface.
Vergenoegd Löw is also recognised as a WWF Conservation Champion, a status that reflects the estate’s commitment to restoring indigenous habitat, supporting biodiversity and farming with a lighter footprint. Wetlands, drainage channels, indigenous gardens and conservation areas all form part of this wider living system.
This is the Ecoverse of Vergenoegd Löw: a connected ecology of vineyards, soil, animals, plants, water, food and people.
Regenerative farming also shapes what guests taste. Healthy soils support healthy vines. Healthy vines produce balanced grapes. Balanced grapes allow the cellar team to work with a lighter touch. The result is wine that carries freshness, structure and a clear sense of place.
The same thinking extends to food. Estate produce, herbs, vegetables, eggs, beef and other farm ingredients help connect the restaurants to the land around them. The Indigenous Food & Wine Pairing continues this idea by telling stories through local ingredients, farm produce and estate wines.
For Vergenoegd Löw, sustainability is not a badge or claim. It is a way of farming, hosting and thinking. It is how the estate honours its past while protecting its future.
OUR PEOPLE
Brought to Life by People
Vergenoegd Löw is shaped by nature and heritage, but it is brought to life by people.
Behind the wines, the farm, the restored buildings, the gardens, the food and the guest experience are people with specialist knowledge, deep care and a shared responsibility to the land — from the owner and custodian to the winemaker, the head of gastronomy, the Faure family’s duck legacy, and the wider estate team.
GETTING HERE
Find Us in Stellenbosch by the Sea
Vergenoegd Löw is situated on the coastal edge of the Stellenbosch Winelands, close to False Bay, Somerset West and Cape Town. The estate is easy to reach for a wine tasting, meal, spa treatment, event or overnight stay, while still feeling peaceful and removed once you arrive.
Address
Vergenoegd Löw Le Domaine viticole
1 Faure Road
Somerset West
Route des vins de Stellenbosch
South Africa
Please note that the estate entrance is via Old Faure Road. Some maps may still direct guests to the old Baden Powell Drive entrance, so we recommend checking that your navigation is taking you to the current entrance before arrival.
From Cape Town
From Cape Town, take the N2 towards Somerset West. Continue on the N2 and take the turn-off for Baden Powell Drive / R310 towards Stellenbosch. Follow the R310 and look out for Old Faure Road, which leads to the current Vergenoegd Löw entrance.
Travel time from central Cape Town is usually around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
From Cape Town International Airport
From Cape Town International Airport, join the N2 towards Somerset West. Continue along the N2 and take the turn-off for Baden Powell Drive / R310 towards Stellenbosch. Follow the R310 towards the Stellenbosch Wine Route and use Old Faure Road for the current estate entrance.
The estate is approximately 22km from Cape Town International Airport, with a typical travel time of around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
From Stellenbosch
From Stellenbosch, follow the R310 / Baden Powell Drive towards Somerset West and False Bay. Continue along the Stellenbosch Wine Route and turn towards Old Faure Road for the Vergenoegd Löw entrance.
Please allow extra travel time during peak traffic periods, especially when travelling from Cape Town or the airport. On arrival, follow estate signage to your destination, whether you are visiting the Wine Lounge, Geuwels, Clara’s Barn, the hotel, spa, an event venue or another estate experience.
ESTATE JOURNAL
Stories from the Farm
Read the latest news, seasonal updates and stories from Vergenoegd Löw.
GALLERY
A Visual Journey Through the Estate
Explore the estate through images — from vineyards and wildlife to architecture, food and hospitality.