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Andreas Wine Estate

Andreas Wine Estate is a wine farm in Wellington, Western Cape. About 66 km from Cape Town.

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Andreas Wines: boutique Syrah estate in Bovlei Valley

Andreas Wine Estate occupies Groenendal Farm in the Bovlei valley outside Wellington—an off-the-beaten-track but driveable pocket known for mountain amphitheatre views and intimate hospitality. Official positioning on https://www.andreas.co.za/: a historic estate producing Syrah-led wines, with visits and tastings by appointment only, plus luxury whole-house accommodation and weddings or events. The homepage and contact surfaces are sometimes bot-gated; contact particulars below were verified from the official contact page content.

Wellington travellers often stack Bovlei stops in one afternoon. Andreas fits that geography but not the walk-in pattern of larger doors—without a booked slot you risk a closed gate after a beautiful gravel drive.

Appointment tasting and private cellar tours

The official contact page is unambiguous: Visits and tastings by appointment only. Please contact us to make arrangements for tastings and personal winery tours. There is no published walk-in hour grid or tasting rand menu on the pages reviewed for this guide—enquire for current fees, open bottles, and whether your visit includes a winery walk.

General and wine desk contacts:

  • Phone +27 21 873 2286
  • Kimm Cilliers on +27 64 855 9508
  • Email info@andreas.co.za

Use these channels for tasting and personal winery tours. Do not invent a public Saturday board, last-tasting times, or refund-on-purchase rules. Group size, language preference, and interest in library Syrah versus current release flights are useful details to include in your email so hosts can prepare.

Stay, gardens, and events (official channels)

Luxury accommodation is marketed with a dedicated gallery path and email accommodation@andreas.co.za. Weddings and events share info@andreas.co.za and Kimm’s mobile. Route notes used in the Wellington brief flag that children are typically only welcomed on exclusive-use house bookings—confirm the family policy when you reserve rather than assuming a child-friendly day tasting. Spa is described in those notes as stay customisation arranged on request, not an on-site spa with a published treatment menu—do not invent massage tariffs, therapist names, or day-spa packages.

Landscaped gardens, pool, and private dinners or braais appear in route-style descriptions as stay add-ons. Treat them as resident or exclusive-use features until accommodation staff say otherwise. Day visitors booked only for tasting should not expect automatic pool access.

Address, GPS, and directions

Official address block:

Groenendal Farm, Bovlei, Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa

Official GPS string on the contact page: 33 37 54 87 S | 19 02 33 55 E. Wined also lists 33°37'52.0"S 19°2'50.1"E—prefer the official contact figures for navigation and resolve any metre-scale variance with hosts when you are close.

Official directions from Cape Town (summary): take the N1 north; exit at junction 47 and turn left on the R44 toward Wellington; after about twenty kilometres continue straight at the four-way intersection and through two traffic-light sets; at the third set (cemetery on the right) turn left on the R301 signed for Wellington; at the next lights (church and Andrew Murray statue on the left) turn right into Kerkstraat (Church Street); continue through the residential stretch, past Wellington Wines; immediately after Wellington Wines on the right and Redemption leather on the left, turn left into Hill Road, then almost immediately right into Bovlei Road; at the T-junction turn right for about two hundred metres; at the end of the fence on the left, turn left into Andreas. Print or save these steps; Bovlei fence lines and gravel confuse first-time GPS users when signal drops.

Wine focus without invented medals

Andreas markets award-winning Syrah in headline copy. Acknowledge the estate’s Syrah specialism and ask staff which vintages and ranges are open for your appointment. Do not invent competition results, critic scores, or specific cuvée names beyond what the estate confirms on your day. Boutique production means limited open bottles; appointment visits often unlock deeper library conversation than a busy route tasting room with timed flights.

If you are building a Wellington Syrah day, contrast Andreas’s appointment intimacy with published doors elsewhere—different products for different traveller moods, not interchangeable SEO blurbs.

Planning tips for a smooth Bovlei stop

  • Book tasting and stay separately if needed (wine desk versus accommodation@andreas.co.za).
  • Ask whether your tasting includes a personal winery tour or is tasting-only.
  • Clarify exclusivity and child policy if travelling as a family.
  • Confirm payment methods, tasting duration, and whether platters or dinners can be arranged.
  • Combine with neighbouring Bovlei doors (Doolhof, De Compagnie if reachable by phone, Dunstone) only after each farm confirms—Andreas itself is appointment-gated.

Contacts (verified)

FieldDetail
Websitehttps://www.andreas.co.za/
AddressGroenendal Farm, Bovlei, Wellington
Phone+27 21 873 2286 · Kimm Cilliers +27 64 855 9508
Emailinfo@andreas.co.za · accommodation@andreas.co.za
Facebook(not linked on fetched official pages)
Instagram(not linked on fetched official pages)
YouTube
Booking URLAppointment via phone or email; no public online tasting booking URL verified

FAQ

Can I walk in without an appointment?

No—officially appointment only.

Is there accommodation on the estate?

Yes—luxury house stay via accommodation@andreas.co.za.

Do they host weddings?

Yes—contact Kimm or info@andreas.co.za.

What does a tasting cost?

Not published on pages checked—enquire when you book.

Are children welcome for a short tasting?

Confirm; exclusive-use house bookings are the clearer family path per route notes.

Research flags

Strong appointment tasting, private tours, stay, and events product on official contact. No published tasting fees or fixed hours. Site intermittently bot-gated. Socials blank because they were not present on fetched official HTML. Do not invent spa menus or awards lists. Do NOT merge master.

Things to do at Andreas Wine Estate

  • Other experiences

    tastings

    Andreas Wine Estate / Groenendal Farm, Bovlei Valley, Wellington; ~4.5 ha under vine; Cape Dutch house dated 1799; award-winning Syrah + Lithic Whisperer; winemaker Shaun Meyeridricks. Contact general/wine: +27 (0)21 873 2286 / Kimm Cilliers +27 (0)64 855 9508 / info@andreas.co.za. GPS 33 37 54 87 S

  • Other experiences

    cellar tours

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    stay

    Official Contact + Wine: visits and tastings by appointment only; book tasting and/or private cellar / personal winery tours with knowledgeable staff. Visit SA Winelands BOOK A TASTING info@andreas.co.za.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    events

    Official Luxury Accommodation: exclusive luxury 4-star; whole-house self-catered Cape Dutch property; upstairs five air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms (52–58 m²; free-standing bath + walk-in shower; garden/vineyard views) + three lounge areas; downstairs Hermitage room (en-suite walk-in shower, no bath); pool; amenities listed (Sealy beds, 400 TC linen, safe, Wi-Fi, SAT TV, Charlotte Rhys toiletries, etc.). Customise stay incl. private dinners, spa bookings, braais, wine tasting, cellar tours. Children accommodated when property booked on exclusive-use basis by a group. Book: accommodation@andreas.co.za / +27 21 873 2286.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Weddings & events

    kids

    Official Weddings & Events: intimate wedding/celebration up to ~50 guests; ceremony on lawn under pines or paved courtyard; reception lawn/veranda; in-house catering/bar; venue manager appointment to view.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Spa & wellness

    spa

  • Other experiences

    other

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Shiraz / Syrah (low-yield)

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Staying here

Restored 1799 Cape Dutch manor let whole and self-catered — five large en-suite bedrooms with free-standing baths plus the Hermitage room and a garden pool.

Place to stay. About 59 min from Cape Town. 60 min from the airport. Andreas Luxury Accommodation (Cape Dutch house, 1799).

Manor, Villa, Self-catering. Sleeps exclusive-use: 5 en-suite upstairs bedrooms + downstairs Hermitage room a unit. 1 units.

PoolKitchenKids welcome

Bovlei Valley; gardens and vineyards

Andreas Wines lets its restored 1799 Cape Dutch house in the Bovlei Valley as a whole, self-catered home.

Property: Andreas Luxury Accommodation (Cape Dutch house, 1799).

At a glance

  • Stay type: exclusive-use manor / villa, self-catering
  • Bedrooms: five large en-suite rooms upstairs (52–58 m², free-standing baths) plus the downstairs Hermitage room
  • Amenities: garden pool; Wi-Fi; air-con; tastings, cellar tours, private dinners and spa bookings on request
  • Children: only when the house is booked exclusively by a group
  • Rates: none published (021 873 2286)

Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.

Can I book a single room at Andreas?

No. The house is now let whole, on a self-catered basis.

Are children allowed?

Only when a group books the house exclusively.

Is it TGCSA graded?

The estate says "4-star", but our audit has not confirmed a TGCSA grade.

Can I get wine tastings?

Yes, arranged on request.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Wellington. Weddings.

Weddings here

All-inclusive intimate weddings (up to 50) at a 1799 Cape Dutch manor with ceremonies under the pines, in-house catering and whole-house stay

Hosts weddings. Up to 50 seated. About 59 min from Cape Town. 60 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringSmall weddingOutdoorIndoorWheelchair

Andreas Manor House (Cape Dutch, 1799), lawns under large pine trees, paved courtyard, indoor dining area

Lawn under the large pine trees or paved courtyard (depending on guest numbers)

Magnificent backdrop of the Wellington mountains; manicured lawns, gardens and vineyards; Cape Dutch manor dating from 1799 (Bovlei Valley)

Andreas Wines hosts intimate all-inclusive weddings for up to 50 guests at a 1799 Cape Dutch manor in Wellington's Bovlei Valley, with ceremonies under the large pine trees and whole-house accommodation.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 50 seated
  • Ceremony: lawn under the pines or paved courtyard
  • Stay: five en-suite bedrooms upstairs + Hermitage room on a whole-house basis
  • Catering: in-house catering with bespoke beverage and bar facilities
  • Team: dedicated venue manager on site for the duration

Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season. Wellington is roughly an hour from Cape Town via the N1/R44; confirm evening shuttle plans if guests are tasting estate wines.

Price: Bespoke packages on enquiry; no public price list.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Works with trusted professional suppliers; recommendations available
  • Not published (bespoke packages).
How many guests can Andreas host?

Up to 50 — the estate positions itself for intimate weddings.

Can we stay in the manor?

Yes. Accommodation is offered on a whole-house basis.

Is catering in-house?

Yes — in-house catering and bar facilities are part of the official offer.

What does it cost?

Packages are bespoke. Request a dated quote.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Wellington. Stay.

Questions before you go

Where is Andreas Wine Estate?

Andreas Wine Estate is at Groenendal Farm, Bovlei, Wellington. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 70–90 minutes.

Can I stay over at Andreas Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 21 873 2286 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Wellington

Wellington is a distinct Coastal Region district in the Bovlei and surrounding valleys, historically the Cape's vine nursery as well as a wine-growing town.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.633182
Longitude
19.040825
Elevation
164 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.4 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
9% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
51.4 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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