Where is Rickety Bridge Estate located?

Rickety Bridge Estate is located in Cape South Coast, South Africa.

What type of wines does Rickety Bridge Estate produce?

Rickety Bridge Estate produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Rickety Bridge Estate?

At Rickety Bridge Estate, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon.

What languages do they speak at Rickety Bridge Estate?

At Rickety Bridge Estate they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Rickety Bridge Estate?

Yes, Rickety Bridge Estate is an organic wine producer.

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Rickety Bridge Estate

Cape South Coast, South Africa

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Early guests have shared great feedback about their visits here

4.80

9Reviews

Experience Handcrafted Wines at a Historic Family Winery in Cape Winelands

Tucked into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, just 3km from the beloved village, Rickety Bridge Wine Estate is the kind of place that makes you want to stay longer than planned. Set against dramatic mountain peaks and rolling vineyards, with the Franschhoek River threading quietly through the property, this historic estate dating back to the late 1700s, offers something increasingly rare: genuine stillness, unhurried days and accommodation that feels like a home away from home. The wines are crafted in one of South Africa's most highly regarded cellars, drawing from exceptional vineyard sites across the region. The Foundation Stone range is a tribute to the building blocks of community and culture approachable, deeply satisfying wines that honour shared knowledge and tradition. The Regna Loca range, meaning "local kingdoms", is a celebration of South Africa's extraordinary diversity, matching premium cultivars to the regions where they truly shine from cool-climate elegance to sun-drenched intensity. Together, they tell the story of a place that honours its roots while always looking forward. Beyond the rooms, the estate invites you to simply be. Linger over a cooked-to-order breakfast, wander through to the Wine Tasting Centre for a relaxed flight of estate wines, or join a guided cellar tour for a fascinating glimpse behind the barrel. Spend a long, unhurried lunch at the Farm Restaurant, challenge a friend to padel among the vines, or simply find a quiet corner of the stoep and watch the afternoon light shift across the mountains. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a family retreat or a quiet reset, Rickety Bridge offers heritage, warmth and generous farm hospitality on one perfectly placed estate.

Visiting hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Languages offered for tours

🇬🇧English

Wine types

Red WineWhite WineRose WineSparkling Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotShirazChardonnayChenin BlancSauvignon BlancSemillon

Experiences

No experiences currently listed for this winery.

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Address

R45 Main Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa

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Testimonials

4.8· 9 reviews

Kayla Higgs

February 2025

We did the wine and MCC tasting and our waitress Amanda was absolutely amazing, she gave us the best service and attention and we also had good chats with her. She had a very good knowledge of the wines and we thoroughly enjoyed her personality! 5 stars for Rickety bridge and for hiring Amanda, she is the best ❤️

Rhodé Oebell

February 2025

We absolutely loved our visit to Rickety Bridge! The wines were outstanding, but what really stood out to us was Amanda's incredible service. She was able to answer our questions about the wines, she was cool, calm and collected and she was so warm and friendly. The views are lovely, it's such a peaceful setting and we just loved the overall experience. We'll be back, BossManda! Thank you for making our day wonderful!

Hazel Fung

February 2025

Third stop on the wine tram we choose Rickety Bridge Wines to try their tasting menu at their restaurant, Paulina's. There's three tasting menus to choose from and you can include wine pairing. Since we’re on the wine tram experience, of course we went for the wine pairing! The dishes were really beautifully presented and tasted really good. One of the tasting menu options is vegetarian. The staff were lovely. And the view was just absolutely beautiful. It was such a lovely meal we had.

Morne Oosthuizen

January 2025

Fantastic venue. Super friendly staff,a nd great tasting wine and food. The venue is super child friendly with a large grass patch and play area. The restaurant offers a great choice from the menu, and kids even have a kids-pairing option, where they get some sweets paired with milkshakes and juice's. The rooms were comfortable and tidy. Highly recommend.

Dominique Sestillange

March 2024

Beautiful place in the heart of the vineyards for great wine tastings and good food

Axel Birkmann

February 2024

One of the many wineries in Franschhoek. Great wines. Great views

Nayane Araújo

January 2024

The place is definitely beautiful. The wine is much better than I imagined and has a unique flavor.

Nadine

December 2023

The restaurant has a great selection of wines. We took part in the wine tasting and ordered a cheese and meat platter. There was a special wine tasting for the children - a highlight! It was even announced and explained like a wine tasting! Very friendly staff!! It was incredibly delicious and a real pleasure of all the wineries we visited. There is the opportunity to play several games in the garden. Unfortunately, everything is in the sun. So it's a real disadvantage for the children. A must visit!

Federico Porta

July 2023

Wonderful, beautiful location immersed in the vineyard. Huge rooms, huge bed, huge bathroom. Super friendly and helpful staff. Upon arrival there is a wine tasting.

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