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Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate is a wine farm in Walker Bay, Western Cape. About 94 km from Cape Town.

94 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate on the Hemel-en-Aarde Road

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate sits on the R320 / Hemel-en-Aarde Road outside Hermanus, in the Walker Bay cool-climate belt often called the Valley of Heaven and Earth. The Eksteen family presents a high-end boutique stop rather than a mass tourism cellar: warm farm hospitality, maritime-influenced wines, and a hospitality hub branded Maná Deli & Lunches. Official Hemel-en-Aarde Wines guild copy places Bartho and Suné Eksteen in Walker Bay from 1993, when only two wineries operated in the district; the family bought their own Hemel-en-Aarde farm in 2015, planted vines, and later welcomed son Pieter-Willem Eksteen full-time in 2022 after local and overseas seasoning.

This page helps travellers plan a tasting-plus-lunch visit without inventing facilities that the estate does not advertise. Confirm seasonal closures and booked experiences by phone or email before you drive the valley road.

Wines the estate is known for

Bartho’s public wine story centres on cool maritime fruit and careful oak use rather than high-volume SKUs. The official wine pages and guild notes highlight lines that regularly appear in cellar-door conversation:

  • Sauvignon Blanc — both unwooded and wooded expressions; wooded releases carry playful Afrikaans names tied to learning and oak balance, with auction and competition recognition cited by the estate for selected vintages
  • Rhône-style red blends — including a distinctive Pinotage / Roobernet / Nouvelle blend described by the estate as a world-first combination, plus a premium barrel-selection blend
  • Estate Pinot Noir — presented as a settled passion for the site; guild commentary references critical praise for Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot from this cellar
  • Méthode Cap Classique — marketed as the only Hemel-en-Aarde MCC made from all three classic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier

Ask what is open that day. Auction and export stock can differ from the flight poured for walk-up guests. Buy what you taste if a limited wooded Sauvignon or older MCC is on the table.

Maná Deli & Lunches: tasting, platters and river picnics

Maná takes its name from biblical manna, expressed in Spanish in honour of Sol Yerden Eksteen, the family’s Argentinian daughter-in-law. Official copy stresses homemade fare from farm produce where possible, otherwise from neighbouring organic growers and trusted Overberg suppliers. Suné’s kitchen also draws on foraged and hunted ingredients and generational family recipes.

Published visitor hours (official experience / family pages):

  • Monday–Saturday: 10:00–16:00
  • Sunday: closed
  • Guild festive closures noted: Easter Friday, 16 & 25 December, 1 January

Experiences listed on the official Maná / experience page:

  • Bartho Eksteen Signature Wine Tasting with Build-your-own Plat du Jour at Maná — the walk-up-friendly option for smaller bookings (itemised rand fee for the signature tasting alone is not printed separately on the fetched experience HTML; confirm when you book or arrive)
  • Meet the Winemaker at Maná tasting room — R750 per person, minimum 6 guests
  • Mill House Vinotheque Vintage Wine Experience & Platter with the winemaker — R1 650 per person, minimum 10 guests
  • Picnic on the Onrus River bank — Build-your-own Plat du Jour plus wine from the list (+10% service fee)
  • Gift boxes with wine and deli goods — Option 1 R950, Option 2 R1 350

Cellar tours and private functions are by appointment (guild). Summer sunset concerts and small functions have also been advertised through guild channels — treat those as seasonal, not a permanent weekly programme.

The historic Mill House on the Onrus River

The estate houses the original Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Mill House, renovated beside the Onrus River under a large oak. Official description: Bartho’s private wine collection and vinotheque bottles, a few maturing barrels, and a big table where Bartho and Pieter-Willem host rare and older vintages with Maná catering. Book the Mill House for tailor-made personal or corporate events; do not expect a casual drop-in tasting there without a reservation.

How to visit

  • Address: Bartho Eksteen Wynlandgoed, R320, Hemel-en-Aarde Vallei, Hermanus
  • Phone: +27 72 323 5060 (also guild listings +27 82 920 7108)
  • Email: sune@hermanus.co.za | bartho@hermanus.co.za
  • Web: barthoeksteen.co.za
  • Book winemaker and Mill House packages ahead (minimum party sizes apply)
  • Closed Sundays — do not route a Sunday Hemel-en-Aarde itinerary through Maná
  • Pair with other valley cellars only after confirming each farm’s own hours

FAQ

Is Maná open on Sundays?

No. Official hours are Monday–Saturday 10:00–16:00.

Can I picnic without booking a big tasting package?

Yes — the official experience list includes an Onrus River bank picnic with Plat du Jour and wine-list selection (service fee applies). Confirm availability and seating when you arrive or call ahead.

Do I need a booking for a standard tasting?

Smaller Signature tasting + Plat du Jour bookings are framed for parties below the Meet-the-Winemaker minimums; larger winemaker and Mill House packages require advance booking and minimum guest counts.

Where exactly is the farm?

On the Hemel-en-Aarde Road (R320) outside Hermanus — often described as an early stop when entering the valley from town.

Planning tip for Walker Bay days

Use Bartho Eksteen when you want a family-run Hemel-en-Aarde cellar with a proper deli lunch and the option to upgrade into a booked Mill House or Meet-the-Winemaker session. The cool Walker Bay breeze that shapes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and MCC here is the same maritime influence that defines the wider appellation — so taste with food from Maná rather than rushing onward empty. If you are collecting wooded Sauvignon Blanc or MCC for a Cape cellar, ask which vintages are cleared for local sale before assuming auction lore is on the shelf.

Things to do at Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (Signature / Plat du Jour)

    Official mana-deli-bistro experience page: fresh homemade fare from farm/neighbours; offerings include (1) Mill House Vinotheque Vintage Wine Experience & Platter with the winemaker R1,650 pp (min 10 pax); (2) Meet The Winemaker Experience at Maná Tasting Room conducted by the winemaker R750 pp (min 6 pax); (3) for smaller bookings: Bartho Eksteen Signature Wine Tasting and Build-your-own Plat du Jour at Maná Tasting Room (itemised rand fee for signature tasting alone not printed on fetched HTML); (4) Picnic on the Onrus River Bank — Build-your-own Plat du Jour & select wine from wine list (+10% service fee). Gift boxes Option 1 R950 / Option 2 R1,350. — Contact: +27 72 323 5060 / sune@hermanus.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Meet the Winemaker Experience

    Official: original Hemel & Aarde Valley Mill House on Onrus River under oak; Bartho’s private vinotheque / maturing barrels / big table; book for tailor-made personal or corporate events with Maná catering.

  • Other experiences

    Mill House Vinotheque Vintage Wine Experience

  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant / deli (Maná Deli & Lunches)

  • Picnics

    Picnic (Onrus River bank)

  • Other experiences

    Events / functions (Mill House)

  • Other experiences

    Cellar tours (by appointment — guild)

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Notable wines

Sauvignon Blanc; Cap Classique; Pinot Noir; Syrah blends

Visiting with kids

Picnic on the Onrus River bank with build-your-own plat du jour from Maná Deli & Lunches.

Possible with kids. About 94 min from Cape Town.

PicnicCasual food

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate offers a limited family-friendly picnic pitch — about 94 minutes from Cape Town without traffic — scored 2. The highlight is a picnic on the Onrus River bank with a build-your-own plat du jour from Maná Deli & Lunches, plus homemade platters for casual meals beside the water. Open Mon–Sat 10:00–16:00; book for tastings, sales and meals so tables and picnic spots are held. Children are not mentioned on the pages we checked — come for the river picnic and deli food rather than a kids' playground day. Plan this as a quiet second stop after a fuller Walker Bay farm such as Benguela Cove or Creation, keep little ones away from the bank edge, and pack sun hats for the lawn.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
Are there picnics?

Yes — Onrus River bank picnics with Maná Deli build-your-own plat du jour.

Is there a kids menu or play area?

Neither is stated — children are not mentioned on official pages.

Do we need to book?

Yes — book for tastings, sales and meals.

Nearby with children

  • Onrus Beach — Beach, Onrus · 6 km
  • Whale Museum Hermanus — Kids museum, Hermanus · 2 km
  • Old Harbour Museum — Kids museum, Hermanus · 2 km Website
  • Hermanus Cliff Path (whale season day trip) — Whale watching, Hermanus · 4 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Walker Bay. Things to do near this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Weddings here

Tailor-made functions at Maná or the riverside historic Mill House

Limited weddings. About 94 min from Cape Town. 85 min from the airport.

In-house catering

Maná deli/tasting room; historic Mill House (smaller groups, big table, on Onrus River under old oak)

Original old Mill House of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on the Onrus River edge under an enormous old oak ("setting is unequaled")

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate is listed as Limited in our Walker Bay wedding audit. It offers tailor-made personal and corporate functions at Maná deli or, for smaller groups, in the historic Mill House, but weddings aren't mentioned.

At a glance

  • Spaces: Maná deli and tasting room; historic Mill House (smaller groups, big table)
  • Setting: the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley's original Mill House, on the Onrus River under an enormous old oak
  • Catering: supplied by Maná

The Mill House experience priced per person is a tasting, not venue hire. Ask whether the estate will host a small wedding meal or celebration. Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.

Price: Rates on enquiry.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Does Bartho Eksteen host weddings?

Weddings aren't mentioned; the estate offers tailor-made functions, so our audit marks it Limited.

Where would a function be held?

At Maná deli or, for smaller groups, in the historic Mill House on the Onrus River.

Is catering available?

Yes, supplied by Maná.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Walker Bay. With kids. Tours.

Tours that stop here

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Questions before you go

Where is Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate?

Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate is at Hemel en Aarde Road, Hermanus, in Walker Bay. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 72 323 5060 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 72 323 5060 for fees.

Can I eat at Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Cape South Coast → Walker Bay

Walker Bay is the cool, whale-coast district that contains Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Bot River and Stanford Foothills.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-34.44
Longitude
19.24

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 9074159477
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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