BETWEEN majestic mountains and surrounded by luscious, bountiful vineyards lies the picturesque and internationally renowned town of Stellenbosch. Wine-lovers come from all over the world to visit South Africa’s second oldest town and the region’s many award-winning wine estates – taking with them not only memories of an unforgettable experience but inevitably also a couple of cases of their favourite vintage for stocking the cellar back home.
Now – whether you live in Cape Town or Cape Cod – you can order from a wide selection of the finest Stellenbosch wines in one place online, and have them delivered directly from the wine farms to your doorstep. The Simon Wine Emporium in the heart of the town, in association with Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the region’s official wine marketing body, is dedicated exclusively to the wines of origin Stellenbosch – making it the first offering of its kind in South Africa.
The Simon Wine Emporium’s extensive portfolio of more than 250 different wines from 83 Stellenbosch Wine Routes member estates. The wines represent all five sub-routes of the Stellenbosch Winelands: Greater Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Berg, Stellenbosch Valley, Helderberg and Bottelary Hills. Carefully considered tasting notes have been provided for each wine, as well as information on the wine estates and the various cultivars, and assistance with food pairing.
For wine aficionados who prefer a particular cultivar but would like to compare the offerings of different wine estates, an expert panel has curated cases of six wines, from across the sub-routes of the Stellenbosch Winelands and in two price categories: laid back for everyday enjoyment as well as premium and superior if you are in the market to induge. Buyers can also put together their own six-bottle cases from the Simon Wine Emporium portfolio and mix any six wines from different wine estates – at no extra cost.
There are also wines on promotion, available at prices specially negotiated between the Simon Wine Emporium team and the various winemakers. These wines are on offer for even lower than cellar door prices, for a limited time only. In addition, there are also rare, vintage wines on the list, most of which are unavailable elsewhere. These exceptional wines usually come straight from the cellars of the winemakers themselves and have been made available exclusively to Simon Wine Emporium clients.
Local wine-lovers who want to taste some of the excellent wines on sale, can visit the home of the Simon Wine Emporium in the historic De Warenmarkt complex in Stellenbosch. Here, tastings curated according to cultivars or themes can be enjoyed, with sommeliers on hand to provide information and digital tasting notes.
Alternatively, you can put together your own list for tasting from the Simon Wine Emporium portfolio or sample a selection of old vine wines or iconic wines from the region. Once you’ve made your choices, you can order your wine online right away, again at cellar door prices.
The Simon Wine Emporium also features regular tastings hosted by the winemakers of the region and the food-and-wine pairings which have become so popular among foodies and wine aficionados at De Warenmarkt.
