Frequently Asked Questions

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Find answers to the most common questions about visiting Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate.

Can you bring pets to Vergenoegd Löw?

As we are a working farm with animals of our own, we ask guests to please keep their pets at home. Like us, we are sure you don’t want any harm to come to our ducks or cattle. And we wouldn’t want your beloved dog or other pets to get into a scrape with any of our animals.

Is Vergenoegd Löw wheelchair friendly?

Absolutely. We have ramps and other easy-access points because we want everyone to feel relaxed and contented (Vergenoegd means contented) when they come to visit us here.

What happens if there is load shedding? Can I still visit Vergenoegd Löw as planned?

You certainly can. We have our own, independent power supply (mostly thanks to our solar panels), so come right ahead. We look forward to your visit.

What are Vergenoegd Löw's operating hours?

We are open to the public every day, Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00. The tasting room runs daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Which are the farms neighbouring Vergenoegd Löw?

Close by, are Meerlust and Usana. Of the three, we are closest to the sea. The cooling ocean breezes bring down the temperature on the farm, which is at least 3°C cooler than elsewhere in Stellenbosch. Grapes ripen slowly, with beautifully balanced, concentrated and layered flavours. You can taste it in our wines.

Is Vergenoegd Löw on Baden Powell Drive?

You do take the Baden Powell Drive exit (exit 33) from the N2 or from Muizenberg. As you drive in the direction of Stellenbosch, turn right at the Old Faure Road exit and then follow the Vergenoegd Löw signs. You’ll be amazed how quick the drive is.

If you are driving from Stellenbosch, take Adam Tas Road (R310) heading southeast. Continue for approximately 8 kilometers as you head towards Somerset West. At the intersection turn right onto Baden Powell Drive (R310). Continue for about 12 kilometers. Vergenoegd Löw wine estate will be on your left-hand side. Look out for the signs indicating the entrance to the estate.

Does Uber drive to Vergenoegd Löw?

You can use any ride hailing app or taxi to reach us.

Do you offer a winery shuttle service?

Fortunately, there are many independent wine tour shuttle services. Amongst those we recommend are Stellenbosch Shuttles and Wine Tour South Africa. But it all depends on where you are coming from.

Does Vergenoegd Löw accept children?

Most of us have families of our own, so we understand that you want your children to spend time with you when you are relaxing and having fun. Young children are usually thrilled by the ducks. You can watch them daily at exactly 09:00 or 12:00 when they waddle across the grass on their way to work in the vineyards. Our casual eatery Geuwels offers small, light dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch and people love watching the ducks from this excellent vantage point. Booking is essential.

Is Vergenoegd Löw a wine farm only?

We are one of South Africa’s oldest working farms and having been growing vines since Pieter de Vos, the founder was granted the title deed to the property in 1696 by the Dutch East India Company. Much has changed since then but wine growing and wine making are still our most important farming pursuits. We also farm with Indian Runner ducks and Dexter cattle as part of our regenerative farming focus and our integrated pest management programme. And we are home to a very exclusive Boutique Hotel and Spa.

What does it mean that you follow regenerative agricultural principles?

To promote biodiversity and to add life to our soils, we run as a multi-crop and diverse farming estate. We have 51ha planted to vine. We also grow cover crops between the vines to attract insects, bind nitrogen to the soil and to sequester carbon. We farm with Indian Runner ducks and Dexter cattle as part of our regenerative farming practices. They fertilize the soil, eat some of the insects and weeds in the vineyards, and they form part of our integrated pest management programme. Farming regeneratively lets us save water, reduce artificial inputs, bring back life to the soil, encourage climate-resilience and grow beautiful grapes that translate into beautiful wine.