This is a quintessential Winelands estate, with lovely architecture, food and wine. There are excellent vineyard (R35) and cellar tours (R25); booking is essential. For a dose of history with your wine, take the self-guided tour of the manor house. Boschendal has three eating options: the huge buffet lunch (R240) in the main restaurant, light lunches in Le Café or a ‘Le Pique Nique’ hamper (adult/child R175/75; bookings essential), served under parasols on the lawn from September to May.