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Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate

Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate is a wine farm in Overberg, Western Cape. About 84 km from Cape Town.

84 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Gabriëlskloof on Swartrivier Road, Bot River

Gabriëlskloof is a destination wine estate in the Bot River / Walker Bay Overberg, reached via Swartrivier Road (R43 corridor context in regional guides). Official site: gabrielskloof.co.za. Visit/contact details published by the estate include 028 284 9865, info@gabrielskloof.co.za, restaurant mail restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za, and GPS 34°14’19.88″S, 19°15’9.69″E.

The estate presents three wine pillars—Gabriëlskloof Range, premium Landscape Series, and experimental Projects—plus farm extra virgin olive oil from on-site varieties. Minimal intervention and restrained new oak are stated house principles. For travellers, Gabriëlskloof is one of Bot River’s more complete day-or-weekend stops: structured tastings, The Kitchen Door restaurant, and restored Farm House accommodation.

Wine tasting room hours and flights

Official tasting page hours:

  • Weekdays: 09:00–16:00
  • Weekends and public holidays: 10:00–15:00

Tasting fees are waived with purchase of wine from the range tasted (per published policy). Under-18s cannot taste or buy wine. Published flight options (confirm current prices when you visit):

  • Intro tasting — R97 pp — five wines from the Gabriëlskloof Range or Projects range (subject to availability): typically a Rosé, two whites and two reds
  • Landscape Series tasting — R235 pp — two old-vine whites and three single-vineyard reds (vinotheque substitutes if sold out)
  • Deep dive — R330 pp — wider comparative flights across the range
  • Specialised tastings with winemaker or cellar master: arrange via nicolene@gabrielskloof.co.za

A small tasting-room menu of light meals and platters is offered alongside tastings.

Signature styles: Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc

Shop and collection pages highlight the estate’s seriousness around these and related bottlings (vintages rotate):

  • Cabernet Franc in the Landscape Series
  • Swartrivier Syrah and Landscape Syrah on Sandstone / Syrah on Shale, plus other Syrah projects
  • Synonym Chenin Blanc and Landscape whites such as Elodie, Magdalena, Era René
  • Amphora Sauvignon Blanc and estate whites including The Blanc / Rosebud
  • Cap Classique interest via Madame Lucy’s MCC when listed

Order what is open on the day rather than assuming every SKU is always on the intro flight. The Landscape Series is the place to go deeper on single-vineyard and old-vine philosophy; the Gabriëlskloof Range is the everyday quality snapshot.

The Kitchen Door restaurant

The Kitchen Door—led by Chef Jen Ward in estate copy—centres on wood-fired, seasonal Overberg cooking (farm table by the fire). Published service windows:

  • Breakfast: 09:00–11:00
  • Lunch: 12:00–15:00 daily
  • Tasting Room Menu: 10:00–16:00
  • Seasonal pattern: open seven days August–April; closed Mondays in May–June; closed in July for winter break

Book ahead on weekends; walk-ins if space allows. Restaurant contact lines published include info@thekitchendoor.co.za and 028 284 9865. The venue also frames longer gatherings and vineyard celebrations—enquire rather than assuming wedding packages without a quote.

Farm House stay

The Gabriëlskloof Farm House is a 1910 house recently restored for guests: three en-suite bedrooms, equipped kitchen, living and dining spaces, outdoor braai areas, and vineyard/farm views. It suits friends’ wine weekends or family breakaways. Book through the estate accommodation channels; rates and availability are not treated as fixed forever in this guide—confirm on the official accommodation page.

Olive oil and farm wander

Estate pages promote Gabriëlskloof Extra Virgin Olive Oil blended from first-press oils of varieties grown and bottled on the farm (including Coratina, Frantoio, Leccino and hybrids named in estate copy). After tasting or lunch, wandering vineyards and olive groves is part of the published lingering culture—ask staff which paths are open.

Fitting Gabriëlskloof into a Walker Bay / Bot River day

Open tasting hours seven days (with the weekend/PH 10–15 window) make Gabriëlskloof a reliable anchor compared with Wed–Sat-only neighbours. Pair morning Landscape Series tasting with Kitchen Door lunch, or stay in the Farm House and add Escape, Genevieve MCC, or Arcangeli on other half-days. Harvest Fridays (wood-fired pizza/burgers, Feb–Apr 2026 sundowners in estate promotions) may appear seasonally—book via the channels the farm names (e.g. Dineplan) when offered.

Snapshot

OfferDetail
Address contextSwartrivier Rd, Bot River
TastingWeekdays 09–16; weekends/PH 10–15
FlightsFrom R97 intro; Landscape R235; Deep dive R330 (verify)
RestaurantThe Kitchen Door — seasonal daily pattern; July closed
StayFarm House (1910), 3 en-suite bedrooms
Phone028 284 9865
Websitehttps://www.gabrielskloof.co.za/

Gabriëlskloof is for travellers who want Bot River depth—Cabernet Franc and Syrah seriousness, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc freshness, a real restaurant, and the option to sleep on the farm—without inventing amenities the estate does not publish.

Booking and etiquette tips

Call 028 284 9865 or email info@gabrielskloof.co.za for general estate questions; use restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za or The Kitchen Door channels for tables. Landscape and deep-dive tastings reward a little structure—arrive with time before the weekend 15:00 tasting close. If you intend to buy wine to waive tasting fees, ask which bottles qualify for the range you tasted. Families should remember that wine service remains 18+ even when the farm feels welcoming.

Sustainable farming and terroir talk run through Landscape Series storytelling (old vines, natural ferments, light oak). Treat that as the estate’s published philosophy; verify farming certifications only if Gabriëlskloof lists them on current pages—do not invent organic or biodynamic claims here.

Things to do at Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (Intro / Landscape Series / Deep Dive)

    Official tasting page: Intro tasting R97 pp (5 wines Gabriëlskloof Range or Projects — Rosé, 2 whites, 2 reds); Landscape Series R235 pp (2 old-vine whites + 3 single-vineyard reds; vinotheque alternate if sold out); Deep Dive R330 pp (entire range in comparison flights). Fees waived with purchase of wine from range tasted. Specialised tastings with winemaker/cellar master — arrange nicolene@gabrielskloof.co.za. Small tasting-room menu light meals/platters.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Restaurant (The Kitchen Door)

    Official restaurant: Chef Jen Ward; wood-fired / seasonal Overberg suppliers; breakfast 09:00–11:00; lunch 12:00–15:00 daily; tasting-room menu 10:00–16:00. Seasonal: Aug–Apr open 7 days; May–Jun closed Mondays; July closed for winter break. Book ahead weekends; walk-ins if space. Venue for farm lunches / vineyard weddings via form. — Contact: info@thekitchendoor.co.za / 028 284 9865; restaurant@gabrielskloof.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Tasting-room light meals / platters

    Official accommodation: Gabriëlskloof Farm House (built 1910, restored); 3 en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, living/dining, outdoor braai; vineyard/farm views. Nightly rate not printed on fetched accommodation HTML — book info@gabrielskloof.co.za / 028 284 9865.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Places to stay

    Stay (Farm House self-catering)

    Official visit-us: every Friday 16:00–20:00, February–April 2026; wood-fired pizza, burgers, Gabriëlskloof wine; book via Dineplan. Address/GPS: 34°14’19.88″S, 19°15’9.69″E; Swartrivier / R43 Bot River cluster.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Events / weddings (Kitchen Door)

  • Other experiences

    Harvest Fridays (seasonal)

  • Other experiences

    Vineyard / olive grove walks

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Cabernet Franc; Syrah; Chenin Blanc; Sauvignon Blanc

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.

Visiting with kids

The Kitchen Door serves wood-fired farm food — hearty breakfasts, flatbreads and sharing platters — and the estate plans a family Easter celebration.

Possible with kids. About 76 min from Cape Town.

Casual food

Gabriëlskloof near Bot River is a limited casual-food stop — about 76 minutes from Cape Town without traffic — scored 1. The Kitchen Door serves wood-fired farm food: hearty breakfasts, flatbreads and sharing platters that suit a hungry family after a coastal drive. Tasting runs weekdays 09:00–16:00 and weekends/public holidays 10:00–15:00; restaurant bookings go through the site. Children are not mentioned explicitly on the pages we checked; a family Easter celebration was listed as a planned 2026 event — not a standing kids facility or play area. Use it for wood-fired plates after a fuller Walker Bay farm, keep expectations to shared plates, and confirm the Kitchen Door hours when you book.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
Is there casual food?

Yes — The Kitchen Door serves wood-fired breakfasts, flatbreads and sharing platters.

Is there a kids menu or play area?

Neither is stated — children are not mentioned explicitly.

Do we need to book?

Yes — restaurant bookings via the estate site.

Nearby with children

  • Klein River Cheese Farm — Farm stall, Stanford
  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Hermanus · 17 km Website
  • Hermanus Cliff Path (whale season day trip) — Whale watching, Hermanus · 19 km Website
  • Grotto Beach & playpark — Beach, Hermanus · 20 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Walker Bay. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Secondary listicle reports leashed dogs welcome in outdoor spaces and tasting room (unconfirmed officially).

  • SECONDARY ONLY: Visit SA Winelands listicle (2025-05-21) says dogs welcome on leash in outdoor spaces & tasting room, water bowls, off-leash designated areas in some circumstances; also claims restaurant temporarily closed, but official restaurant page now shows hours (Kitchen Door).

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Walker Bay.

Staying here

Single restored 1910 Farm House with three en-suite bedrooms, kitchen and braai on Gabriëlskloof estate beside the restaurant.

Limited stay. About 76 min from Cape Town. 67 min from the airport. Gabriëlskloof Farm House.

Manor, Self-catering. Sleeps 6 (3 en-suite bedrooms) a unit. Up to 6 guests. 1 units.

RestaurantKitchen

1910 farmhouse restored; vineyard and farm views

Gabriëlskloof (Limited) lets guests take the restored 1910 Gabriëlskloof Farm House — three en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, living/dining and outdoor braai — beside the estate restaurant and tasting room in Bot River.

Status: Limited (single house).

At a glance

  • Stay type: manor / self-catering
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Amenities: full kitchen; braai; on-site restaurant and wine tasting
  • Rates: not published — enquire
  • Booking: direct

Ideal when you want one whole farmhouse next to Gabriëlskloof’s kitchen and cellar door.

Why is Gabriëlskloof Limited?

Only one accommodation unit — the Farm House — is offered.

How many bedrooms?

Three en-suite bedrooms (sleeps 6).

Are rates online?

No — enquire with the estate.

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

Weddings here

Vineyard weddings with long tables under olive trees, catered by The Kitchen Door

Hosts weddings. About 76 min from Cape Town. 67 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteIn-house catering

The Kitchen Door restaurant; long tables under olive trees; quad (summer events)

Vineyards and olive trees (official)

Gabriëlskloof hosts everything "from slow farm lunches to vineyard weddings" through its restaurant and private functions page, and the enquiry form has a wedding option.

At a glance

  • Spaces: The Kitchen Door restaurant; long tables under the olive trees; the quad for summer events
  • Catering: in-house, with wood-fired cooking by The Kitchen Door
  • Stay: Gabriëlskloof Farm House (1910) with three en-suite bedrooms
  • Setting: vineyards and olive trees

No capacity is published, so share your guest count early. 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. Walker Bay is roughly 90 minutes to two hours from Cape Town, so most guests will stay over; plan evening shuttles between the venue and their accommodation.

Price: Rates on enquiry; no price is published.

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

Does Gabriëlskloof host weddings?

Yes. The restaurant and private functions page offers vineyard weddings, and the enquiry form has a wedding option.

Who caters?

The Kitchen Door restaurant, with wood-fired cooking.

Can we stay on the farm?

The 1910 Farm House has three en-suite bedrooms.

How many guests can Gabriëlskloof host?

No capacity is published. Ask the team.

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

Questions before you go

Where is Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate?

Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate is at Swartrivier Road, Bot Rivier, in Overberg. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–130 minutes.

When is Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday · Open public holidays. Hours change, so call +27 28 284 9865 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 28 284 9865 for fees.

Can I eat at Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Can I stay over at Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 28 284 9865 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Overberg

Overberg is the broader Cape South Coast district around Bot River, Theewater, Greyton and Klein River — cooler country between Elgin, Hermanus and the Riviersonderend mountains.

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
-34.238734
Longitude
19.249591
Elevation
140 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.5 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
14% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
45.2 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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