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Eagle's Cliff Wines

Eagle's Cliff Wines is a wine farm in Worcester, Western Cape. About 92 km from Cape Town.

92 km from Cape Town

Wine and wide-open Worcester scenery

Eagle’s Cliff Wines is a Worcester-region wine farm at Welgemoed Farm in Moddergat-Oos, east of Worcester. The farm sits on the R43 between Villiersdorp and Worcester, giving the visit a scenic road-trip quality as well as a clear wine focus. The surrounding landscape and farm setting make this a natural choice for visitors who want to combine a tasting with a drive through the hills and valleys around Worcester.

The official visitor information provides tasting fees and hours, so guests can plan around a real published experience rather than arriving with vague expectations. Check the official website before departure for the latest availability, prices and directions. Rural opening arrangements can be seasonal, and the farm’s event or venue status may differ from its tasting-room hours. Booking or calling ahead is sensible for groups, special occasions and anyone travelling a long distance.

Tasting at the farm

The tasting experience is the core reason to visit Eagle’s Cliff Wines. It offers visitors a chance to engage with the wines in their place of origin and to slow down in a working farm environment. The published official pages include tasting hours and fees; use those pages or the contact details below for the current selection. The farm is best approached as a wine tasting destination, not as a promise of every hospitality service found at a large estate.

Eagle’s Cliff also refers to a Champagne Lounge. The lounge adds an attractive setting for visitors who want a celebratory element, although a separate fee and full service menu are not clearly published in the checked official material. Confirm what the Champagne Lounge currently offers, whether it requires advance arrangements and how it fits with the standard tasting. This keeps the experience accurate and avoids assuming that an older third-party description still applies.

Farm setting and responsible planning

Tourism information has noted game on the farm, including springbok and zebra. These references contribute to the sense of a broad rural property, but visitors should follow the farm’s directions and never treat wildlife sightings as a guaranteed activity or self-guided safari. The experience is centred on wine and the landscape. Ask the team where guests may walk, park and spend time, particularly if travelling with children.

Older online references have mentioned a bistro or cellar tours, but those services are not restated on the live official tasting and weddings pages checked for this listing. They are therefore not included as current promises. Likewise, the wedding and conference venue has been noted as temporarily closed for upgrades. If you are planning a function, do not rely on historic venue information; contact the farm for the latest status and alternatives.

Getting there from Worcester

The address is Welgemoed Farm, Moddergat-Oos, Worcester, 6849. The farm’s position on the R43 between Villiersdorp and Worcester makes it a good anchor for a countryside itinerary, especially when paired with other stops in the Worcester region. Give yourself extra driving time, keep a designated driver and avoid building a tight schedule around an unconfirmed event service. A phone call before leaving can also clarify the best entrance and current tasting-room access.

Visitors who want a quiet, scenic wine stop should allow enough time to appreciate the landscape rather than rushing through a flight. The farm environment is part of the appeal, but all activities beyond the published tasting should be confirmed with the team.

Official contact information

Eagle’s Cliff Wines lists eaglescliff.co.za as its official website. The supplied telephone number is +27 23 340 4112 and the email is christiaan@ncw.co.za. Facebook is listed at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063522278759, while Instagram is instagram.com/eagles_cliff/. No official YouTube channel or booking URL is included in the verified contact set. Use the phone or email for tasting availability, Champagne Lounge questions, group visits and the latest venue updates.

A distinctive Worcester stop

Eagle’s Cliff Wines brings together a farm setting, a published tasting experience and the scenic route between Worcester and Villiersdorp. Its Champagne Lounge and rural surroundings add character, while the current information calls for sensible planning around fees, hours and temporary venue changes. Confirm the details, arrive with realistic expectations and enjoy a responsible tasting in the Worcester countryside.

Before you set out

A little preparation makes a Worcester wine visit more enjoyable. For Eagle's Cliff Wines, confirm the current opening time, the experience you want and whether an appointment is needed. Ask about group capacity, tasting availability, food or activity arrangements, payment options and the best entrance. This is especially helpful on weekends, during harvest and around public events, when a rural property may operate differently from its usual pattern. Keep a responsible driver plan in place and allow extra time for the route. If a service is not listed in the official visitor information, treat it as unconfirmed rather than assuming it is available. Direct contact also gives the producer a chance to explain seasonal changes and any access instructions. With those details settled, visitors can enjoy the landscape, the conversation and the wine at a comfortable pace.

Things to do at Eagle's Cliff Wines

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    tastings

    Groenewald Family / New Cape Wines; Welgemoed Farm, Moddergat-Oos, between Villiersdorp and Worcester (Breede River Valley). Brands: Eagle’s Cliff, Arendskloof, Dwyka Hills, Hoeks Rivier. Contact tasting room 023 340 4112 / christiaan@ncw.co.za; orders sales@ncw.co.za.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    events

    Official tasting-room page: Basic tasting R50 (4× Lifestyle wines); Premium tasting R100 (4× Lifestyle + 2× Premium wines, includes free cappuccino). Visa/MasterCard/SnapScan. Weekend group tastings by special appointment.

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    other

    Champagne Lounge (official tasting page: “first of its kind in the area”); no separate published fee/hours beyond tasting-room contact 2026-10-01.

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Notable wines

Exclusive estate wines; Christiaan Groenewald (Diners Club Winemaker)

Wines made here

  • Eagle's Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2009
  • Eagle's Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2010
  • Eagle's Cliff Cabernet Sauvingon Reserve 2005 · Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Eagles Cliff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 oak
  • Eagles Cliff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 oak
  • Hoeks Rivier Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
  • Eagles Cliff Chardonnay 2006
  • Eagles Cliff Reserve Chardonnay 2005 spicecitruspeachtoastbutter
  • Eagle's Cliff Chenin Blanc 2009
  • Eagle's Cliff Chenin Blanc 2011
  • Hoeks Rivier Chenin Blanc 2011
  • Eagles Cliff Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 oak
  • Eagles Cliff Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 oak
  • Eagle's Cliff Pinotage 2007
  • Eagle's Cliff Pinotage 2011
  • Eagles Cliff Pinotage 2005 strawberryraspberry
  • Eagles Cliff Pinotage 2007 strawberryraspberry
  • Hoeks Rivier Pinotage 2011
  • Arendskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2011
  • Dwyka Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2006 tropicalgrass
  • Eagle's Cliff Sauvignon Blanc 2010
  • Eagle's Cliff Sauvignon Blanc 2011 tropicalgrass
  • Eagles Cliff Sauvignon Blanc 2009 tropicalgrass
  • Eagles Cliff Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2006 tropicalasparagusgreen peppergrass

24 of 37 wines shown. 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.

Weddings here

Official Weddings page; currently not taking wedding/conference bookings due to alterations and upgrades

Hosts weddings. About 107 min from Cape Town. 107 min from the airport.

Wedding & conferences venue on Welgemoed Farm (currently closed for alterations)

Breede River Valley between Villiersdorp and Worcester; vineyards and mountains

Eagle's Cliff Wines has an official weddings page on Welgemoed Farm between Villiersdorp and Worcester, but it currently states it is not taking wedding or conference bookings due to alterations and upgrades.

At a glance

  • Status: not currently booking weddings/conferences during upgrades
  • Setting: Breede River Valley vineyards and mountains

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. Worcester and the Nuy Valley sit on the Route 62 / R60 corridor about 90 minutes to two hours from Cape Town. Worcester and the Nuy Valley sit on the Route 62 / R60 corridor about 90 minutes to two hours from Cape Town.

Price: Not bookable during alterations — ask when bookings reopen.

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

Can we book Eagle's Cliff now?

Not while alterations and upgrades are underway, per the official weddings page.

Will it host weddings again?

The page still positions the farm as a wedding and conference venue when open.

Are capacities published?

No live capacity while closed for upgrades.

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

Questions before you go

Where is Eagle's Cliff Wines?

Eagle's Cliff Wines is at Welgemoed Farm, Moddergat-East, Worcester. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 80–100 minutes.

When is Eagle's Cliff Wines open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 23 340 4112 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Eagle's Cliff Wines?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 23 340 4112 for fees.

Their videos

This is the YouTube channel linked from the farm’s own website. Recent uploads are read from YouTube’s public channel feed.

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Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Breede River Valley → Worcester

Worcester is a high-volume Wine of Origin district with wards such as Hex River Valley, Nuy, Aan-de-Doorns, Scherpenheuvel and Stettyn.

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
-33.840286
Longitude
19.414914
Elevation
214 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.4 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
10% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
42.3 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 12604134087
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • YouTube channel: farm website
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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