Many wine lovers get their first taste of the regions wines at the Wine Village, conveniently situated at the gateway to both Hermanus and the picturesque Hemel en Aarde Valley. Representing 600 producers of fine South African wine, with more than 1,600 labels of quality wine, the Wine Village offers something for everyone, from the discerning wine collector who wants to explore investment options, to the every day wine lover looking for value for money. The Wine Village offers an extensive selection of wines in a relaxed atmosphere and patrons are encouraged to browse at their leisure.
The Wine Village opened its doors in 1997 and quickly became one of the country’s Top Ten Wine Shops. It is the first and last stop on the route up the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, giving wine lovers a one-stop indulgence in wine browsing and tasting in an atmosphere of serene bliss. The largest collection of South African wines under one roof is elegantly displayed in neat,inviting rows, grouped according to cultivars, styles, new innovations and bargains – a wine library ready to be lovingly browsed and selected.


