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Bon Courage Wine Estate

Bon Courage Wine Estate is a wine farm in Robertson, Western Cape. About 140 km from Cape Town.

140 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Bon Courage Wine Estate: Bruwer family wines & Café Maude on the R317

Bon Courage Wine Estate lies in the heart of the Robertson Valley—the “valley of wines and roses”—on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. A Cape Dutch homestead dating to 1818 anchors the farm; the Bruwer family has run the estate since 1927, now through multiple generations with cellar master Jacques Bruwer (Elsenburg-trained) and a team spanning viticulture, tasting room, and exports.

Visitors come for structured wine tastings (including Cap Classique and blush pairings), lunch or coffee at Café Maude, and optional cottage stays. Official hours and tariffs are clear on boncourage.co.za—prefer those over older directory start times.

Terroir & vineyards

Official About text emphasises long summer sunlight for ripeness and sugar–acid balance, low rainfall in the growing season that reduces pest pressure, and three rivers that have deposited varied soils across the farm. That soil diversity lets many cultivars thrive; André Bruwer’s stated approach was matching cultivar to soil type. Tradition and modern cellar practice are presented as complementary rather than opposed.

Wine ranges (official portfolio framing)

Bon Courage groups wines into named ranges on the homepage (click-through bottles on the live site for current SKUs):

  • Inkará — limited release
  • Jacques Bruére — vintage Cap Classique
  • Bon Courage Estate Wines — estate line
  • Like Father Like Son — early-enjoyment range

Do not invent medals or vintage scores; check the estate site and shop for what is currently poured.

Tasting room & pairings (official tariffs)

Trading hours for the tasting room (official):

  • Monday–Friday: 09h00–17h00
  • Saturdays: 09h00–15h00
  • Public holidays: 09h00–15h00
  • Closed Easter Friday, 25 & 26 December, New Year’s Day

Published experiences:

  • Wine tasting: R50 pp for any 5 wines
  • Vintage Cap Classique & nougat pairing: 3× Jacques Bruére MCC with 3× handmade nougat @ R140 pp
  • Blush pairing: blush with Turkish delight & raspberry/peppercorn mallow @ R75 pp

Children welcome; tasting room described as wheelchair friendly. Festive-season hours can vary—check the homepage notice before December travel.

Café Maude Restaurant

Café Maude sits under an old African pepper tree (with indoor fireplace space for cooler days). Official café hours match the tasting-room weekday/Saturday pattern: Monday–Friday 09h00–17h00, Saturday 09h00–15h00, Sunday closed, public holidays 09h00–15h00 with the same Christmas/Easter/New Year closures. Robertson Tourism pages that claim Tuesday closed conflict with the official Mon–Fri open statement—prefer boncourage.co.za.

Café contacts listed separately: Maryka 082 898 9592, cafemaude@boncourage.co.za. Estate main line remains +27 23 626 4178.

Accommodation: Vigne Cottage

Farm cottages are marketed as a quiet stay on a working wine farm about 1.5 hours from Cape Town. Cottage email published on the site: vignecottage@gmail.com. Confirm rates and availability directly—do not invent nightly tariffs.

Planning a Robertson R317 day

Bon Courage suits a half-day: tasting (or MCC–nougat pairing), Café Maude lunch, then continue toward Bonnievale (Weltevrede, Goedverwacht, Esona) or back to Robertson. Wheelchair-friendly tasting and child-friendly messaging make it practical for mixed groups when you stick to published hours.

GPS published on the official contact section: Latitude −33.83819, Longitude 19.93593. Postal address for correspondence: P.O. Box 589, Robertson, 6705. Use the R317 farm gate for visits, not the postal box alone.

Contacts (verified)

FieldDetail
Websitehttps://www.boncourage.co.za/
Phone (estate)+27 23 626 4178
Email (wine/PR)wine@boncourage.co.za
Café Maude082 898 9592 · cafemaude@boncourage.co.za
PostalP.O. Box 589, Robertson, 6705
GPS (official)Latitude −33.83819, Longitude 19.93593
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/boncouragewineestate/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/boncourage.estate/
Address (route)R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale

FAQ

Is Café Maude open on Sundays?

No on the official schedule—Sunday closed. Public holidays follow the 09h00–15h00 pattern except listed closures.

What does a standard tasting cost?

R50 per person for any five wines (official homepage). Pairings are priced separately (R75 blush; R140 MCC & nougat).

Who makes the wine?

Jacques Bruwer is cellar master; Philip Viljoen is listed as winemaker on the contact grid. Family ownership continues from André Bruwer’s generation.

Can I stay overnight?

Vigne Cottage is offered—email vignecottage@gmail.com for details rather than assuming online instant book.

Is the tasting room wheelchair accessible?

Yes—official copy marks the tasting experience as wheelchair friendly; children are welcomed.

Research flags

Official tariffs and Mon–Fri café hours verified on boncourage.co.za 2026-10-01. Prefer official over Robertson Tourism “Tuesday closed” claim. YouTube not found on official footer—left null. Address refined to R317 + GPS from site; postal box alone is not a visit pin. Do NOT merge master CSV.

Things to do at Bon Courage Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official boncourage.co.za: Bruwer family estate (homestead 1818; family since 1927); tasting fee R50 pp for any 5 wines; Vintage Cap Classique & Nougat Pairing — 3× Jacques Bruére MCC with 3× handmade nougat R140 pp; Blush Pairing — Blush with Turkish Delight & raspberry/peppercorn mallow R75 pp. Café Maude under African pepper tree + indoor fireplace restaurant (breakfast/lunch/coffee). Children welcome; wheelchair friendly. — Tasting room sales@boncourage.co.za / +27 23 626 4178; Café Maude cafemaude@boncourage.co.za / Maryka +27 82 898 9592; wine@boncourage.co.za. Address R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale; GPS lat −33.83819 / long 19.93593.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Places to stay

    Wine pairings (Cap Classique & nougat / Blush)

    Official: Vigne Cottage on the estate; vignecottage@gmail.com.

  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (Café Maude)

    prefer official homepage).

  • Places to stay

    Stay (Vigne Cottage)

  • Family & kids

    Kids welcome

  • Other experiences

    Wheelchair friendly

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Notable wines

Jacques Bruére Cap Classique; Chardonnay; dessert wines

Wines made here

24 of 25 wines shown. Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Café Maude serves meals, salads and sandwiches under an old pepper tree; the estate states "Children welcome!" and wheelchair friendly.

Possible with kids. About 122 min from Cape Town.

LawnsCasual foodPram friendly

Bon Courage Wine Estate is scored limited: the estate states “Children welcome!” and is wheelchair friendly, with Café Maude serving meals, salads and sandwiches under an old pepper tree. The tasting room runs Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 and Saturday/public holidays 09:00–15:00 (closed Good Friday, 25/26 December and 1 January). No kids menu, play area or kids tasting is published, so bring quiet table activities if you visit with young children. Fine for a calm meal if kids are content seated outdoors; phone Café Maude (082 898 9592) to confirm seating before you drive. Not a destination if you need dedicated play kit.

Before you go

  • Pram or wheelchair access is listed.
Are children welcome?

Yes — the estate states “Children welcome!”

Is there a kids menu or play area?

Neither is published.

Tasting room hours?

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat/PH 09:00–15:00.

Nearby with children

  • Soekershof Mazes & Succulent Gardens — Maze, Klaas Voogds / Robertson · 5 km Website
  • Soekershof Mazes (Robertson day trip) — Maze, Robertson · 5 km Website
  • Heron Trail bird hides (Vrolijkheid) — Walk or hike, Robertson · 10 km Website
  • Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Robertson / McGregor road · 10 km Website

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

Staying here

Farm cottage on the Bon Courage wine estate, near Café Maude and the tasting room.

Limited stay. About 122 min from Cape Town. Vigne Cottage.

Cottage. 1 units.

Restaurant

Bon Courage Wine Estate (Limited) lists a farm cottage near Café Maude and the tasting room.

Status: Limited — treated as a single unit (Vigne Cottage). Official copy sometimes says "cottages"; the contact is vignecottage@gmail.com.

Property: Vigne Cottage.

At a glance

  • Stay type: cottage
  • On the estate: Café Maude; wine tasting
  • Rates: none on the estate site

Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.

Why is Bon Courage marked Limited?

Only one cottage is clearly confirmed (Vigne Cottage).

Is there a restaurant?

Yes — Café Maude on the estate.

Are rates published?

Not on the estate website. Contact the cottage email.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Source. More stays in Robertson. With kids.

Tours that stop here

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Questions before you go

Where is Bon Courage Wine Estate?

Bon Courage Wine Estate is at R317 (between Robertson and Bonnievale). Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Bon Courage Wine Estate open?

Closed Sunday · Open public holidays. Hours change, so call +27 236264178 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Bon Courage Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 236264178 for fees.

Can I eat at Bon Courage Wine Estate?

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

Can I stay over at Bon Courage Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 236264178 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Breede River Valley → Robertson

Robertson is the Breede River's limestone district: a proper wine-route town with Chardonnay, sparkling wine, reds and fortified muscadel.

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
-33.83819
Longitude
19.93593
Elevation
150 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
7.1 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
19% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
56.1 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 711897732
  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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