Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate

At Vergenoegd Löw, history, heritage and harmony meet in a landscape original owner Pieter de Vos would still recognize today: Table Mountain and the Helderberg on the horizon, the Eerste River winding towards the Atlantic, vineyards and fields shifting with the seasons. One of the oldest wine farms of the Cape of Good Hope, the estate is a living national monument, part of the European Heritage Project and a WWF Conservation Champion site.

For over three centuries, layers of homestead, barn, slave lodge, threshing floor and cellars have shaped this historic farm. Today, every wine reflects a deep respect for heritage and traditional farming, infused with fresh, progressive thinking. Viticulture here is guided by nature: regenerative practices, vibrant soils and healthy vineyards allow the grapes to take center stage in the cellar.

Since 2021, Vergenoegd Löw has also emerged as a culinary destination, with the opening of Geuwels and the evolution of Clara’s Barn, the estate’s flagship restaurant housed in what is believed to be its oldest building and one of only a few of the Cape’s oldest surviving barns. Under the leadership of Executive Chef and Head of Gastronomy Michelle Theron, dining at Vergenoegd Löw celebrates heirloom flavors, farm-to-table ingredients and inventive, contemporary dishes paired with estate wines. What is not grown on the farm is sourced locally from like-minded producers.

Staying over at Vergenoegd Löw is a sensory retreat beyond conventional luxury. Guests are embraced by ocean air, indigenous grasses, birdsong and serene views, while a luxury spa offers indulgent treatments, from massages and facials to restorative milk baths, an experience that nourishes body, mind and soul.