Schalkenbosch Wine Estate: Tulbagh

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A 27 hole Golf Course to be designed by Robert Trent Jones II. There will be 520 freehold housing units, a hotel, spa and wellness center.

The Schalkenbosch label is reserved for classic wines of exceptional quality. The first two wines of this range will be released in this year.

Schalkenbosch Biodiversity highlights: Botanical field work was conducted on the estate in 2005 by the CREW project team, who made the exciting discovery of three rare and endangered bulb species.

Schalkenbosch Estate is situated on the outskirts of Tulbagh, an easy 80 min drive from Cape Town. The estate is a working farm of approx 2500ha. It produces some 600ha of grain, mostly wheat, 20ha of apricots and plums, and 40ha of grapes for the production of wine.

Schalkenbosch wine production

There are three self-catering cottages on Schalkenbosch which are comfortably furnished with DSTV and cosy fireplaces. The kitchens are fully equipped with small stove, microwave, fridge/freezer and all basic cooking utensils. Each cottage has its own private braai/BBQ area for which firewood is supplied. Safe parking is available on the farm outside your cottage. Should [...]