Hermanuspietersfontein
Winery Description
Location and History
Hermanuspietersfontein is a well-known wine cellar door in Hemel-en-Aarde Village, at the entrance to the lower Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Region of Walker Bay, on the outskirts of Hermanus. The name originates from the founder of Hermanus, Hermanus Pieters, who in 1855 helped to transform a small fishing village into the thriving town it is today. The winery’s portfolio includes Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, two Bordeaux style blends, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The majority of their grapes are grown in the cool climate vineyards at Sondagskloof farm, located approximately 54 kilometres from the cellar door, beyond Stanford, which is also home to four self-catering cottages.
Wine Tasting
The cool climatic conditions and high content clay soils of our vineyards in Sondagskloof bring out both the natural acidity and minerality for our range of elegant European styled wines. The cellar produces a wooded and unwooded Sauvignon Blanc (the Platters 5 star ‘Kat met die Houtbeen’ and ‘Kaalvoet Meisie’), two Bordeaux varietal blends (Kleinboet and Die Arnoldus) a single varietal Shiraz (Skoonma), a Merlot (Posmeester), Cabernet Franc (Swartskaap), plus a premium rosé (Bloos).
Wine tastings are available at their modern cellar door in Hemel-en-Aarde village, which features a handful of welcoming indoor and outdoor tables, plus a small coffee outlet. Wines can be tasted by the glass. Dogs are welcome at the cellar door, however unfortunately not at our accommodation at Sondagskloof, as it is a working farm.
Restaurant
Accommodation
Located 54 kilometres east of Hemel-en-Aarde village beyond the town of Stanford is Sondagskloof, the farm and vineyards. Here you can escape from city life, indulge in one of their self-catering cottages and be surrounded by the luxury of nature’s beauty and splendour. Make time for yourself and the family, enjoy long, easy, mountain walks or bike rides. The farm enjoys picturesque mountain, ocean and vineyard views.
We have four traditionally rustic cottages: 3 One Bedroom Cottages and 1 Three Bedroom Cottage. Please refer to www.hpf1855.com/blogs/cottages/stay-in-sondagskloof for more information. Unfortunately, no pets.
Tours and Activities