ABINGDON WINE ESTATE
KZN’s Premier Wine Estate
Located in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, a unique pioneering estate which has positioned itself as a serious single vineyard boutique wine producer in KZN. Abingdon was the first farm in KZN to produce a certified estate wine with their maiden vintage in 2007. The farm was bought in 2000 by owners, Ian & Jane Smorthwaite, and the first vines were planted in 2004. Situated at 1140m above sea level, the Estate has 4ha under vine and produces certified single vineyard Estate wines from 100% Abingdon grapes.
The estate is family run with father & daughter team, Ian Smorthwaite and Laurie Cooper, taking a hands on approach to all aspects of viticulture and wine making.
Opening Times:
Friday 11am – 5pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Select public holidays
Wine tasting available at R150 pp to taste 5 wines
All our wines are available to be enjoyed by the glass (125ml & 175ml) or bottle throughout the day
WINE BAR
Sit outside under the oak trees overlooking the vines with your glass of wine and soak up the summer sunshine whilst enjoying one of our gourmet harvest boards. On chillier winter days, relax around the outdoor fire pits or cosy up next to one of our three roaring fire places inside.
Wine tasting available at R140 pp to taste 5 wines :
11am – 1pm
All our wines are available to be enjoyed by the glass (125ml & 175ml) or bottle throughout the day
LUNCHES AT ABINGDON
Voted South Africa’s Best Kept Secret in the 2019 Amex Dining Awards, the Abingdon menu is fresh, offering harvest boards and tapas style dishes to accompany your wine.
Available Fridays & Saturdays
Booking is essential.
Regret no children under 10.
WINE SCHOOL
The KZN school of wine offers Internationally recognized WSET wine qualifications as well as a range of fun short courses for all enthusiasts. Run by Abingdon winemaker and Master of Wine student Laurie Cooper, the KZN School of Wine offers the perfect setting for hands on learning.