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The World’s 100 Best Wineries

Babylonstoren

Simondium, South Africa

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 6 2026

Top 10No. 1 in AfricaNo. 1 in South Africa

Babylonstoren

A working farm and wine estate in Simondium, Cape Winelands, with large gardens and a wine museum. Visits combine wine tastings, cellar tours and meals, with walks through the grounds and farm shops.

Highlights

  • Ten wines with food pairings
  • Cellar tour and museum
  • Garden and fruit trees

Good to know

  • R150 entry fee per person
  • Restaurant reservations recommended, greenhouse first come
  • Restaurants, bakery and shops on site

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