Wine Tastings

Created by nature, crafted through passion and enjoyed by connoisseurs around the world.
Discover the unique qualities of our award-winning wines in the relaxed atmosphere of our modernly-styled tasting room.

1. Guinea Fowl White 2019

The Saxenburg Guinea Fowl Chenin Blanc 2019 is made to be fresh and fruit-forward. You will find an alluring array of tropical fruit, peach and pear aromas on the nose. These follow through to the palate and is beautifully balanced by a fresh, green apple-like acidity.

Paired with Beef Droewors.

2. Saxenburg Sauvignon Blanc 2019

The Saxenburg Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019 shows lovely flavours like granadilla, grapefruit, pears, with hints of capsicum and mineral flavours. Well-structured on the palate, with all the flavours prominent. The acidity is supporting the mouthfeel, with a long lingering aftertaste.

Paired with Beef Biltong.

3. Guinea Fowl Red 2017

The Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 has typical mulberry, cassis and blackberry aromas, with hints of cigar box. The wine is well balanced with layers of red fruit present and has a nice fresh and creamy finish to it. It has a good structured mid-palate with notes of mocha present on the aftertaste.

Paired with Salami.

4. Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2016

The Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2016 has warm sweet-spicy flavours with dark fruit notes and shows a fine balance between fruit and tannin. This Shiraz is very well balanced and ends with a rich, full mouthfeel and creamy aftertaste. The wood is well integrated and the fresh acidity compliments this wine.

Paired with Game.

1. Saxenburg Sauvignon Blanc 2019

The Saxenburg Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019 shows lovely flavours like granadilla, grapefruit, pears, with hints of capsicum and mineral flavours. Well-structured on the palate, with all the flavours prominent. The acidity is supporting the mouthfeel, with a long lingering aftertaste.

Paired with Passion Fruit Pavlova Truffle.

2. Saxenburg Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011

This Saxenburg Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon Blend 2011 shows some elegant light wood citrus and lanolin on the flavour. The taste is fruity, full, long and clean and some youth on the aftertaste.

Paired with Lemon Meringue Truffle.

3. Saxenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

The Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 has typical mulberry, cassis and blackberry aromas, with hints of cigar box. The wine is well balanced with layers of red fruit present and has a nice fresh and creamy finish to it. It has a good structured mid-palate with notes of mocha present on the aftertaste.

Paired with Orange Creme Truffle.

4. Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2016

The Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2016 has warm sweet-spicy flavours with dark fruit notes and shows a fine balance between fruit and tannin. This Shiraz is very well balanced and ends with a rich, full mouthfeel and creamy aftertaste. The wood is well integrated and the fresh acidity compliments this wine.

Paired with Espresso Truffle.

Hidden from the activity and distractions of the estate, The Hiding Place offers a tranquil escape to those wishing to enjoy a quiet read or a secluded place to browse the internet (free wi-fi) with a peaceful glass of wine. The name was inspired by a true account of two Boer prisoners of war who arrived at the homestead as Georg Jacob de Villiers, the owner of Saxenburg at the time, was about to conclude evening prayers. He invited them in before they had a time to establish his political affiliations. These were soon revealed when, during his prayer he interceded fervently for the cause of the Boers, including three of his brothers fighting for the cause.

During the summer months, Safari Tastings offer guests a unique experience of sampling our wines out in the open, free from the confines of a room. Enjoy our vintages from a platform in the game camp where zebra, antelope and other game species roam. The tastings are combined with an informative talk about the estate and the South African wine industry as a whole.

Booking is essential: 
tastingroom@saxenburg.co.za
+27 21 903 6113