Benguela Cove

Benguela Cove

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Benguela Cove is the ultimate tourist destination and wine estate. This maritime paradise near Hermanus Benguela Cove is a true maritime estate.

Visitors to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate and our restaurant will enjoy a rare waterfront position, with captivating views over the lagoon. The estate has 70 hectares of vineyards and we produce olive oil from our 10 hectare olive trees. The estate is set to become a major South African tourist destination with a new 450 ton winery, tasting room, restaurant, barrel room and 18 hole Pirate Adventure Golf course and Splash Pad. Visitors to the estate can experience a host of tastings from our award-winning wines. We offer have vineyard tour and tasting, as well as being the only place in South Africa to offer a wine tasting on the lagoon. Experience a pontoon boat ride with a wine tasting while you cross our picturesque Botriver Lagoon to the white sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

09/10/2026

Double Triumph in the W**emag 2026 Top 10 🏆

Vinography TR3S Chardonnay and Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 each scored 94 points in the W**emag.co.za Top 10 reports, tasted blind.

Raise a glass with us to Johann Fourie and the team. 🥂
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4r3448us

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09/10/2026

Which w**e would you choose? Be among the first to experience our brand-new food and w**e pairing event on 14 November at Benguela Cove.

Enjoy a welcome Cap Classique, four delicious dishes, and eight exceptional w**es served in pairs. For each course, you'll taste two w**es, cast your vote, and watch the results build throughout the afternoon.

✨ 9 w**es
✨ 4-course lunch
✨ Premium Estate Range w**es and above

14 November 2026 | Grand W**ery, Benguela Cove
R950 per person | R795 W**e Club Members

Seats are limited. Book now and make your vote count. 🍷

Booking link: https://tinyurl.com/4btbwjbm

07/10/2026

Longer days, crisp evenings, and spectacular coastal scenery make this one of the most beautiful times of year to visit Benguela Cove.

Enjoy world-class w**es, seasonal dining experiences, art exhibitions, outdoor activities, and unforgettable views across the lagoon and mountains. A destination designed to be savoured, whatever your pace.

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Photos from The Newspaper's post 07/10/2026
Photos from Benguela Cove's post 02/10/2026

Experience Wildlife in Bronze and Resin at Benguela Cove

Join us on this Saturday, 3 October for the opening of Carol Bryant's remarkable sculpture exhibition, where wildlife-inspired works are displayed among the vineyards, lagoon and natural landscapes of the estate.

This is more than an exhibition, it's a journey through nature, art and place, inviting visitors to experience each sculpture in harmony with its surroundings.

✨ Private Viewing with the Artist Carol Bryant
📅 3 October 2026 | 15:00-17:00

All works are available for purchase, and enquiries are welcome.
We'd love you to discover this unique collection and experience the beauty of wildlife through Carol Bryant's eyes.

Click for more information: https://tinyurl.com/y2czexr3

Photos from Benguela Cove's post 01/10/2026

October begins with two exclusive w**e collections.

Choose The October Six for a refined selection of Benguela Cove favourites with a free onsite w**e tastinkg experience, or The October Twelve for our most generous October offering, complete with a complimentary glass decanter and award-winning w**es.

Availability is limited. Discover the Collection. Valid until 31 October 2026

Click the link to shop: https://tinyurl.com/y79hwdsv

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28/09/2026

Meet the inspiration behind our new spring menu, Chef Christo Hattingh.

Chef Christo has been working with the Moody Lagoon kitchen team to curate a fresh seasonal menu that celebrates local produce, bright flavours and relaxed dining beside the lagoon.

His cooking style blends contemporary South African flavours with French-influenced technique, giving local seasonal ingredients a refined but unpretentious expression.
From selecting ingredients to perfecting each plate, every dish has been created to reflect spring at Benguela Cove.

Join us at Moody Lagoon and discover the new menu. Book your seat at the table: https://tinyurl.com/3z3kum6u

27/09/2026

Blue & white. Bubbly. Fresh oysters. ✨💙🤍

Dress up and join us at Benguela Cove for a lagoon-side party on 31 October.

🦪 Oyster shucking | 🥂 Bubbly tastings | 🎶 Music & vibes

Early Bird is SOLD OUT 🎟️ Book now: https://tinyurl.com/548s4rsn

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26/09/2026

Cold water. Slow ripening. W**es with drive.

Along our ocean-facing vineyards, maritime winds and cool temperatures create w**es known for their freshness, elegance and remarkable ageing potential.

This September, enjoy three exclusive offers featuring our award-winning Estate Syrah and Estate Range w**es, with nationwide delivery included.

🍷 The Syrah Double – 12 bottles of Estate Syrah plus a complimentary decanter
🍷 The Cellar Master's Pair – 12 bottles across five estate-grown varieties plus a complimentary decanter
🍷 A Case of Syrah & a Tasting – 6 bottles of Estate Syrah plus two Signature Estate W**e Tastings

Available until 30 September 2026, while stocks last.

Shop now: https://tinyurl.com/bddt2abv

Which Benguela Cove w**e is currently your favourite? Tell us in the comments.

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Address


Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43 Botrivier Lagoon
Hermanus
7200

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

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