Features:
- Historic > 100 Years
- Hot Summers Day
- Cold Winters Day
- Food Platters
- Child Friendly
- Dog Friendly
Phone: +27 22 492 2825
Website: https://www.grootepost.co.za/
Address: Darling Hills Road, Darling.
Map Location: Click to view on Google Maps
Groote Post Wine Estate is a wine farm that began as a supply post for passing ships and dates back to the 18th century. Today, the estate is owned and run by the Pentz family, who have carefully developed it into a respected wine farm while preserving its working agricultural roots.
The wine tasting takes place inside the cellar, surrounded by stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. This practical, behind-the-scenes setting gives real context to the wines, all shaped by the cool coastal influence of the Darling region. Tastings can be paired with charcuterie boards, and outside there are open lawns and countryside view — with the farm being both child- and dog-friendly.
Groote Post also offers guided farm drives through its 2,000-hectare conservation and game area, home to rare Swartland Renosterveld and indigenous wildlife including giraffe, eland, bontebok and springbok. The ±2-hour experience includes a Cheese & Wine stop with vineyard views towards Table Mountain and runs at 9am by 48-hour advance booking.
