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Dating to 1692, this 220-hectare wine estate occupies the Banghoek Valley on the Helshoogte Road between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The property was originally established by Casper Wilders and changed hands several times over three centuries before entrepreneur Mac van der Merwe acquired it at auction in 2002. The original Manor House, which was rebuilt after a fire in 1860, was restored to its thatched Cape Dutch form and now houses the estate's wine tasting room. South African artist Robert Koch documented the Manor House and surrounding valley in a series of commissioned paintings.
The estate produces two ranges: the Zorgvliet tier, a premium single-vineyard selection including the flagship Richelle Bordeaux blend, and the Silver Myn range, which spans both traditional and non-traditional varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The wine tasting room is complemented by multiple dining options, among them the De Herenhuis restaurant, the Banghoek Lounge, the De Vliet Country Bistro and the Grapes and Greens outdoor picnic area, which is set under oak trees alongside a children's play area.
The estate also operates a country lodge with accommodation, an outdoor pool with views of the Simonsberg, and Padel courts. Secure on-site parking is available.