Which Franschhoek Wine Tram Route Should You Take For The Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience?
When selecting a wine tram route, it isn’t really about making the “wrong” choice as much as it is about picking the best option for you. Everybody has different tastes and craves different experiences and this is exactly why we have six different routes to choose from as well as a curated wine tour. Before we choose a wine tram route, let’s look at what the wine tram is all about.
The wine tram has been operational since 2012, transporting wine lovers from wine farm to wine farm while teaching them about the history of Franschhoek as well as wine making in South Africa. This unique experience enables tourists (and locals) to visit wine estates at a leisurely pace while indulging in the beauty nature has to offer. It’s no secret that the Franschhoek Valley hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa, if not the whole world. Rolling vineyards and magnificent mountains paired with exquisite wines and fine cuisine – what better way to spend your day?
Wine Tram Routes
You can expect to visit the following Wine Estates.
Orange Line
Noble Hill – Olive oil tasting
Babylonstoren – Cellar tour (pre-booked)
Backsberg – Cheese, Chocolate and Nougat pairings
Glen Carlou – Art Gallery
Solms Delta – Picnics
Vrede en Lust – Lindt Chocolate Pairing
Plaisir De Merle – Fudge Pairing
Allee Bleue – Wine & Cheese Pairing
Purple Line
Vrede en Lust – Lindt Chocolate Pairing
Plaisir De Merle – Fudge Pairing
Allee Bleue – Wine & Cheese Pairing
Noble Hill – Olive oil tasting
Babylonstoren – Cellar tour (pre-booked)
Backsberg – Cheese, Chocolate and Nougat pairings
Glen Carlou – Art Gallery
Solms Delta – Picnics
Blue Line
Mont Rochelle – Canapés and Cellar Tour (pre-booked)
Le Lude – Cap Classique and Champagne Journey
La Bri – Chocolate Pairing, Turkish Delight Pairing, Biltong Experience
La Bourgogne – Olive and olive oil tasting
Holden Manz – Picnic (pre-booked)
La Couronne – Pizza Pairing
Rickety Bridge – Cheese Platter
Grande Provence – Wine Blending (pre-booked)
Green Line
Rickety Bridge – Cheese Platter
Grande Provence – Wine Blending (pre-booked)
Mont Rochelle – Canapés and Cellar Tour (pre-booked)
Le Lude – Cap Classique and Champagne Journey
La Bri – Chocolate Pairing, Turkish Delight Pairing, Biltong Experience
La Bourgogne – Olive and olive oil tasting
Holden Manz – Picnic (pre-booked)
La Couronne – Pizza Pairing
Red Line
Maison – Premium Pairing
Eikehof – Cheese & Meat Platters
Leopard’s Leap – Culinary Food & Wine Pairing (Fridays at noon)
Chamonix – Cellar tour (pre-booked)
Dieu Donne – Cellar Tour (pre-booked)
Franschhoek Cellar – Chocolate Pairing, Cheese Pairing
Rickety Bridge – Cheese Platter
Grande Provence – Wine Blending (pre-booked)
Yellow Line
Rickety Bridge – Cheese Platter
Grande Provence – Wine Blending (pre-booked)
Maison – Premium Pairing
Eikehof – Cheese & Meat Platters
Leopard’s Leap – Culinary Food & Wine Pairing (Fridays at noon)
Chamonix – Cellar tour (pre-booked)
Dieu Donne – Cellar Tour (pre-booked)
Franschhoek Cellar – Chocolate Pairing, Cheese Pairing
As you can see there is no wrong or right route – it all depends on the experience you wish to have. Visit winetram.co.za today and select the Wine Tram Route that works for you!
