Botriver Wine Route – Where real people make real wine.

This credo of the Bot River Vineyards NPC describes the unspoilt, down-to-earth, sociable character of the farmers – our wines are for lovers of the road less travelled. Within a 10km radius, the wine traveller can experience real country hospitality and taste wines made from the oldest vines in the region as well as the latest, most innovative varietals from new plantings. From historic and traditional wineries to the most modern, state-of-the-art cellars, the common denominators are a warm welcome; handcrafted, top quality wines; a commitment to biodiversity and the desire to share hours of sociable sipping with fellow wine lovers. How we got our name: The Bot River was known by the San people as the ‘Gouga’ (meaning “abundance of fat”). The same word was used for butter, a commodity produced in abundance by the Khoi-San who lived on the banks of the river where pastures were good. Merchants who travelled from the Cape to trade a variety of wares for full casks of butter named the river Botter as early as 1672. Now, of course, the river represents wine!

Experience Bot River Valley

Wine Farms

Come visit our big-hearted wineries where families run the show and wines overflow with personality.

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Restaurants

Enjoy countryside cuisine filled with Cape flavour and served with our signature hospitality.

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Accommodation

Escape to our comfortable countryside retreats where even one night can count as a holiday.

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Latest News from our Valley

Botriver Goes Wild 2024

The free-spirited winemaking folk of Botriver invite friends and family (and fans) to join them in celebrating the 2024 Harvest, good wines, and good people. In true Botriver style, the winemakers will also (ahem) be presenting their latest (read: unfinished, unfiltered, and somewhat uncultured) wines from the new 2024 vintage. After the tasting, they will […]

Botriver Rustic Dinner & Tasting 2024

On Friday, 19 April, we’ll taste and compare eleven specially selected wines from Botriver vineyards to their international counterparts. And you’re invited. The tasting will be presented by maverick wine influencer and industry expert David Clark of Ex Animo Wine Co. Interesting, entertaining, and sure to be full of wisecracks, Dave will lead willing voyagers […]

Pino Paint Retreat Hosted By Wildekrans

Explore a journey of wellness, art, and wine at our Pino Paint Retreat weekend at Wildekrans Wine Estate, 3rd & 4th September 2022. @R 4800.00 per person sharing a 2 bedroom cottage, your package includes: Accommodation for 2 nights Breakfast daily Sound journey session Herbal foraging and herbal medicine masterclass Massage (optional – booked separately) […]