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.

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Federico Porta
July 2, 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.
Nayane Araújo
January 22, 2024
The place is definitely beautiful. The wine is much better than I imagined and has a unique flavor.
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Location

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

Region

Cape Winelands, Cape South Coast, South Africa

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Restaurant
Accommodation
Kids Activities
Parking
Bus Parking
Campervan Parking - On Appointment Only

Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday
10:00 - 17:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Shiraz
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon

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Kayla Higgs
Reviewed on February 22, 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 ❤️

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Rhodé Oebell
Reviewed on February 22, 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!

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Hazel Fung
Reviewed on February 13, 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.

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Morne Oosthuizen
Reviewed on January 24, 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.

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Dominique Sestillange
Reviewed on March 27, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rickety Bridge Estate

Where is Rickety Bridge Estate located?

Rickety Bridge Estate is located in Cape Winelands, 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 the 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.