Vergelegen

Since 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”) has been a historic estate in Somerset West,

in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Extending over 3000 hectares, from the banks of the Lourens River

to the rock faces of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, Vergelegen is one of South’s Africa’s most prominent wineries.

This is reflected by the fact its wines have earned more than 200 local and international awards since 1999.

Founded on 1 February 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”), has been under the ownership of some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, have helped shape Vergelegen to what it is today:

a world-class Estate. 

Vergelegen’s unique and rich vineyard holdings allow awardwinning winemaker, André van Rensburg, to pursue his hunger for excellence, creativity and innovation. A self-proclaimed ‘perfectionist’, van Rensburg’s unwavering attention to detail and his passionate, longstanding team have ensured that Vergelegen’s winemaking philosophy of “harmony between the old and the new” has never faltered in the nineteen years that he’s been leading the winemaking efforts.

Today, this most prestigious and awarded wine estate offers its 100 000 annual visitors a unique combination

of heritage, environment and hospitality, while standing at the forefront of South Africa’s recent wine renaissance.

Famous visitors:

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
AND HRH PRINCE PHILLIP – MARCH 1995

QUEEN OF MALAYSIA – SEPTEMBER 1995

ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND TUTU – NOVEMBER 1995:

A farewell dinner to mark Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s retirement.

NELSON MANDELA CHILDREN’S FUND DINNER – DECEMBER 1997:

‘Thank you’ dinner, following exhibition tennis matches to mark the launch of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, attended by President Nelson Mandela and including Boris Bekker, Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields.

US PRESIDENT & MRS CLINTON – MARCH 1998:

State Banquet in honour of United States President Bill Clinton and Mrs Hilary Clinton, hosted by President Nelson Mandela and Ms Graça Machel.

ELTON JOHN CAPE TOWN BALL – JANUARY 2005:

The Elton John Cape Town Ball to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation. The event was attended by 500 guests, amongst them Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and South African and international celebrities.

DR HENRY KISSINGER AND FAMILY – JULY 2010:

Homestead dinner hosted by Ms Cynthia Carroll.

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL – 5 NOVEMBER 2011: