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Located in the picturesque Swartland wine region on Fynbos Estate, Dragonridge Winery takes its name from a mountain resembling a sleeping dragon. The estate spans 15 hectares of vineyards and 270 hectares of nature reserve, producing 20 to 40 tonnes of organic grapes each year. These grapes are crafted into small batches of natural organic wines, reflecting the unique terroir of the region.
At Dragonridge, the philosophy is straightforward: create natural wines from unirrigated vineyards. The vines are carefully pruned to yield small quantities of grapes with intense flavors. Handpicked grapes are transported to the winery, just 500 meters away, where they are gently crushed, de-stemmed, and pressed to maintain their delicate taste. Fermentation occurs naturally with wild yeasts from the grape skins, and no sugars or additives are introduced. Minimal sulfur is used, and the wines are bottled without filtration.
All wines produced here are not only organic but also 100% vegan.
Under the guidance of winemaker Johan Simons, Dragonridge Winery offers a variety of single cultivar wines, blends, and sparkling wines crafted using the traditional Methode Ancestrale. Each wine is named after the stars visible in the night sky above Fynbos Estate. The vineyard cultivates grape varieties such as Pinotage, Chenin, Viognier, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre, resulting in rich and flavorful red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert wines.
Book a night among the vines — request availability directly with the winery.
Fynbos Estate, Joubertskloof, Malmesbury, Western Cape, 7299, South Africa
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Dragonridge Winery.
Write a reviewWe stayed in Black Eagle house (2 couples and 2 children) 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Lovely, double volume open plan living area and kitchen. The wind was pumping, so we ended up being indoors quite a bit and that was still fun and comfortable. Nice walk to the donkeys and swimming pool. We were the only guests this particular weekend and it was really quiet and serene and we felt like we are in our own little bubble.
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We had our wedding here, and decided to make it a weekend, with guests staying on the farm. Romayne did an excellent job arranging everything, and putting us in contact with people to help out with additional requisites like flowers, cake and music. Since we had to organise this from abroad, her input was extremely helpful. Johan and Diana were gracious hosts, and luckily the wines weren't as dry as his sense of humour. This estate is off the beaten path, but it's truly a diamond in the rough, with great accomodation, friendly hosts always willing to go the extra mile, and an unassuming winemaker with a clear passion for his art, that shines in the flavour of the product.
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This is the second year we've held our teambuilding weekend at this venue. We stayed at the Farmhouse, Black Eagle and Honey Badger and I can hands down say that the Farmhouse is my favourite. It was our base for the whole weekend and so spacious that we could all gather to prep food and just chill out either on the porch or in the living room when it got too cold ( definitely used the fireplace the whole weekend lol).
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As I know from my own experience, Fynbos Estate is an ideal venue for workshops of all kinds. The most recent group-based event I conducted there (in September 2021) was research based, involving such things as extensive discussions and painstaking interviews, preceded and followed by the need for careful reflection. This required an environment that was quiet, tranquil, and comfortable; and Fynbos Estate, with its wide variety of venues and spaces, provided all that. Equally important, the Estate’s catering and recreational facilities are outstanding, which meant that it was able to meet all the needs of the participants for food, drink, wonderfully recreative walks, and so on.. The place is idyllic, too. The farm – which encompasses a mountain nature reserve – has extraordinary natural beauty, the accommodation is aesthetically (and comfortably) designed, and Diana and Johan are warm and welcoming hosts What's more, the Estate is just an hour out of Cape Town, easy to find, and the road is excellent the entire way. I’ll definitely be back! Very strongly recommended.
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