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Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar

Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar is a wine farm in Tulbagh, Western Cape. About 102 km from Cape Town.

102 km from Cape Town
Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar
Photograph from the farm website

Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar and its route

Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar is a Breedekloof stop on the R43 between Worcester and Ceres. The official address describes the cellar as being on the R43 between Worcester and Ceres, at Mainroad, Breërivier, 6858. That position gives the cellar a practical role in a road trip: it is a place to pause, taste and connect the route with wine country rather than a venue that needs an elaborate itinerary built around it.

The spelling of the name is worth keeping accurate when searching. Use Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar or the official domain, https://www.wabooms.com, rather than relying on a shortened directory label. Rural map results can place businesses several kilometres apart, so check the official directions and allow time for the drive from either Worcester or Ceres.

A focused cellar visit

The official site confirms that wine can be tasted at the cellar. It does not publish a fixed tasting fee, a detailed tour programme, a restaurant offer or accommodation information on the pages reviewed. That makes Waboomsrivier a good choice for visitors who prefer a straightforward cellar stop, provided they confirm the practical details before travelling.

No price is quoted here because a fee can change or may depend on the tasting format. Contact the cellar to ask whether a tasting is operating on your date, which wines are available and whether a group needs to make an appointment. If your route depends on a particular opening time, confirm it directly rather than treating a general directory schedule as a guarantee.

The limited published visitor information is useful in its own way. It keeps expectations realistic: come for a cellar tasting, ask questions about the current wines and enjoy the Breedekloof setting. Do not arrive expecting a tour, restaurant, event or overnight stay unless the cellar has confirmed one. This is a more reliable approach than filling gaps with assumptions.

Planning from Worcester or Ceres

Waboomsrivier lies on a route between Worcester and Ceres, so the stop can be combined with a wider drive through the valley. Leave room for road conditions, weather and the time needed to find the entrance. If you are visiting several wineries, list them in geographic order and check each one’s contact arrangements. A direct call to Waboomsrivier before setting out can prevent an unnecessary detour.

The address also helps distinguish the cellar from similarly named farms and from venues in other wine regions. Waboomsrivier belongs in a Breedekloof itinerary. It should not be confused with a Worcester town tasting room or with a producer in Ceres. Keeping the region and route clear helps searchers find the right cellar and gives local businesses accurate visibility.

What to ask before you go

A short enquiry can cover the information the official site does not publish. Ask about current tasting availability, any appointment requirement, the wines being poured, the route from your direction and whether groups are welcome. If you are travelling with children, pets or a large party, explain that when contacting the cellar instead of assuming a policy.

Visitors who want lunch, a tour or accommodation should ask specifically and be prepared for the answer to be no. Nearby services may exist, but they are separate businesses and should not be described as part of Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar without official confirmation. Keeping the offer precise is better for travellers and for the cellar team.

Contact Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar

The official site is https://www.wabooms.com/. Contact the cellar on +27 23 355 1730 or sales@wabooms.co.za. The corrected address is On R43 between Worcester and Ceres, Mainroad, Breërivier, 6858, with PO Box 24, Breërivier, 6858 also listed in the contact information. No social-media URL or booking URL is included because an official link was not verified.

Save the website and phone number before leaving town. If you are driving from Worcester, Ceres or another Breedekloof farm, confirm the final route and the cellar’s current visitor arrangement. A phone call is particularly useful when the trip falls on a public holiday, during harvest or outside the usual travel season.

Why stop at Waboomsrivier

Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar suits travellers looking for an uncomplicated, location-led Breedekloof wine stop. Its identity is clear: a cellar on the R43 between Worcester and Ceres where visitors can arrange a tasting. The official source does not ask us to promise a restaurant, tours, prices or accommodation, so this page does not do so either.

The reward is a visit planned around what is genuinely available. Taste the current wines, ask the cellar team about the valley and continue your route with the landscape in view. By confirming arrangements directly and allowing flexible travel time, visitors can enjoy Waboomsrivier without turning a simple cellar experience into a list of unverified claims. For an accurate and respectful visit, use the official website and contact details as the final word.

Things to do at Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar

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    tastings

    co-op / bulk-focused winery est. lineage from 1949 era; bottled range of oak-matured reds, fruity whites, dessert wines; R43 between Worcester & Ceres, Breërivier. Contact Tel 023 355 1730 / 074 166 4335; sales@wabooms.co.za; info@wabooms.co.za.

    Details on the farm website ↗

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Notable wines

Waboomsrivier cellar wines

Wines made here

  • Waboomsrivier Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
  • Waboomsriver Chenin Blanc 2008
  • Waboomsrivier Pinotage 2007
  • Waboomsrivier Sauvignon Blanc 2008 tropical
  • Waboomsrivier Shiraz 2007

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.

Questions before you go

Where is Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar?

Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar is at R43 between Worcester and Ceres, in Tulbagh. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 23 355 1730 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Waboomsrivier Wine Cellar?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 23 355 1730 for fees.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Tulbagh

Tulbagh is a bowl of vineyards under the Witzenberg, Winterhoek and Obiqua mountains: a Coastal Region district with a strong sense of place and a compact village.

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
-33.3917
Longitude
19.325
Elevation
485 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.6 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
10% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
35.5 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 12598005329
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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