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Hillock Wines

Hillock Wines is a wine farm in Calitzdorp, Western Cape. About 259 km from Cape Town.

259 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Hillock Wines at Mymering Farm near Ladismith

Boutique wine below Towerkop

Hillock Wines is a boutique Klein Karoo wine label produced at Mymering Farm in the Dwarsrivier Valley near Ladismith. The farm sits below Towerkop, one of the landscape markers that gives this corner of the Route 62 region its personality. A visit is therefore about more than a bottle: it places the tasting in a working farm and guest-estate setting where the surrounding valley, mountain and road journey all remain visible. For travellers who prefer intimate stops to large commercial venues, Hillock offers a focused way to meet Ladismith wine.

The tasting room at Mymering

The published Hillock information places the tasting room at Mymering Farm, Dwarsrivier Road, off Route 62, Ladismith, 6655. Tastings are listed daily from 10:00 to 16:30, with groups asked to book ahead; another directory gives a different weekly pattern. That variation is exactly why a phone call is worthwhile. Individual visitors may be able to arrive during the listed window, but groups, special occasions and travellers outside peak hours should not assume access without confirmation.

Exploring the Hillock range

Hillock’s published story presents a boutique range designed to express the Klein Karoo rather than overwhelm the visitor with dozens of labels. Research listings identify Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and the Barrel Roll blend, while older wine-route material also mentions Shiraz. Availability and vintages change, so use a tasting to see what is current. Ask how the team approaches freshness, texture and balance in a dry climate, and compare the wines with the valley’s warm light and mountain setting.

A farm-stay context

Mymering is also a wine and guest farm, which means Hillock’s visitor identity is connected to accommodation, food and time spent on the property. The accommodation and restaurant belong to the Mymering experience, not a promise that every Hillock tasting includes a meal or overnight stay. Guests should book those elements separately and confirm what is open on their dates. For a wine traveller, the benefit is a slower itinerary: taste, look across the Dwarsrivier Valley, and continue only when the day feels unhurried.

Route 62 access

From Ladismith, the farm is reached via Dwarsrivier Road off Route 62. The final approach includes a rural road, so allow more time than a town-centre tasting and check directions before leaving. The road setting is part of the appeal, with vineyards, fruit farms and the Towerkop landscape creating a clear sense of place. Do not treat a GPS pin as a substitute for the farm’s own directions, particularly if travelling after dark or with a large vehicle.

Why Ladismith matters

Ladismith gives visitors a different view of the Klein Karoo from the better-known centres farther east. The town and valley combine mountain scenery with farming, and Hillock is one of the boutique labels that shows how wine can fit into that landscape. A tasting can therefore work as a regional introduction: learn about the grapes in the glass, then see the dry hills and cultivated valley outside. The experience is strongest when the wine is approached as an expression of a place, not as a generic stop on a checklist.

Contact before visiting

The listed contact number is +27 28 551 1548, the Mymering number used for the farm visitor experience. Hillock also publishes info@hillockwines.co.za for enquiries. Use those details to confirm the tasting room, current hours, group policy and whether food or accommodation is available. Social profiles can help identify the estate, but they should not be used to infer a booking slot. Arrange transport responsibly, especially if tasting several wines, and remember that rural visitor hours can change with seasons and private events.

Practical takeaway

Hillock Wines rewards a slower Ladismith itinerary. Confirm with Mymering, book groups in advance, and treat the farm, guest accommodation and restaurant as connected but separately confirmed parts of the visit.

Questions for a Hillock tasting

Ask how the current Hillock wines express the Dwarsrivier Valley and whether the tasting includes the latest Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc or Barrel Roll release. If you are staying at Mymering, check whether the tasting is included in your reservation or needs a separate arrangement. Groups should confirm seating and arrival time. These questions help visitors understand what is genuinely available while leaving room for the estate team to explain the range in its own words.

Allow time for the valley

The journey to Mymering is part of why Hillock feels different from a central Ladismith retail stop. Give yourself time for the approach, the tasting and the return to Route 62. Rural light changes quickly, and a mountain setting is more enjoyable when nobody is watching the clock. The farm’s guest and food facilities make a longer visit possible, but confirm each element before arrival. A flexible plan is the best way to appreciate the wine and the valley together.

Things to do at Hillock Wines

  • Other experiences

    tastings

    boutique Hillock Wines on Mymering Farm, Dwarsrivier Road off Route 62, Ladismith (Towerkop / Dwarsrivier Valley); Andy & Penny Hillock. Sister site mymering.com (Mymering Wine & Guest Estate). Contact via mymering: +27 28 551 1548 / WhatsApp +27 72 613 8156; reservations@mymering.com; hillockwines.com also lists info@hillockwines.co.za (phone digits masked on live hillock page).

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    restaurant

    Official: intimate cellar tasting room; sample full Hillock range; tastings throughout the day; booking recommended for groups. Named tasting fee not published 2026-10-01.

  • Restaurants & dining

    stay

    Official: The Hillock Restaurant — imaginative wholesome cuisine from local produce; breakfast, lunch and dinner by reservation (hillockwines.com).

  • Places to stay

    spa

    Official Mymering: luxury suites + Black Poodle Cottage / multiple named suites; B&B or self-catering; farm & mountain views.

  • Walks, trails & outdoors

    other

    Official mymering.com homepage: Magic Mountain Spa (relaxation/rejuvenation in nature). Detailed spa menu/prices not extracted from live pages 2026-10-01.

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Notable wines

Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay; Chenin Blanc; Barrel Roll blend; boutique whites

Staying here

Hillock Wines' home — Mymering Wine & Guest Estate with suites + Black Poodle Cottage, Hillock Restaurant, Magic Mountain Spa and Towerkop vineyard views on Route 62

Place to stay. About 256 min from Cape Town. 257 min from the airport. Mymering Wine & Guest Estate|Black Poodle Cottage|Lavender Suite|Rosemary Suite|Shiraz Suite|Chardonnay Suite|Towerkop Suite|Bubbles Suite|Mae West Suite.

Guesthouse, Cottage, Self-catering, Suite. Sleeps Black Poodle Cottage sleeps 4 (2 bedrooms); suites typically sleep 2 a unit. Up to ~18 guests. 8 units. From R1265 (per unit).

PoolSpaRestaurantKitchenKids welcome

Dwarsrivier Valley|Towerkop Mountain|vineyards|fruit orchards

Hillock Wines is based at Mymering Wine & Guest Estate (Andy & Penny Hillock) on Route 62 beneath Towerkop.

Properties: seven named suites (Lavender, Rosemary, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Towerkop, Bubbles, Mae West) plus Black Poodle Cottage (sleeps 4).

At a glance

  • Stay types: guesthouse, suite, cottage, self-catering
  • Amenities: air-con; Hillock Restaurant (dinner from R450 pp 3-course); Magic Mountain Spa (open October–April); pools; braai; wine tasting; hiking/MTB
  • Kids: welcome
  • Rates: suite pages show self-catering from about R1,265 single, but the rate year is undated — figures omitted from our dated comparison

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.

Before you book

  • The listed rate is per unit. Confirm the season before you compare.
Is Mymering the same as Hillock?

Yes — Hillock Wines sits on Mymering Wine & Guest Estate.

Magic Mountain Spa is open October–April

(seasonal).

Are dated rates published?

Live figures appear without a calendar year. Enquire.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Klein Karoo. Weddings.

Weddings here

Sister Mymering Estate historically marketed for intimate weddings (chapel nearby, garden reception, max ~30); current official sites focus on stay/restaurant/wine without a wedding page

Limited weddings. Up to 30 seated. About 256 min from Cape Town. 257 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

Garden reception on Mymering Estate (historic/secondary); nearby intimate wedding chapel ~2 km from estate (namibweb historic — secondary)

Historic listing: chapel ~2 km from Mymering with donkey-cart return (secondary/undated)

Towerkop / Dwarsrivier Valley; vineyards and lavender; Route 62 Ladismith

Hillock Wines sits on Mymering Wine & Guest Estate near Ladismith. It is a Limited lead: historic and secondary listings describe intimate garden weddings (max about 30) with a nearby chapel, while current official sites focus on stays, restaurant and wine.

At a glance

  • Capacity: about 30 (historic/secondary)
  • Stay: Mymering suites and Black Poodle Cottage (official)
  • Catering: Hillock Restaurant by reservation; wedding packages not published currently
  • Chapel: nearby chapel claims are historic/secondary — not confirmed on current official sites

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. Klein Karoo wine farms are destination weekends — Route 62 / Outeniqua drives often need four to five hours from Cape Town.

Price: No current wedding package prices on official sites. Enquire reservations@mymering.com.

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

Does Hillock / Mymering still host weddings?

Historic listings say yes for intimate weddings; confirm the current offer — official sites lack a weddings page.

Can guests stay on the estate?

Yes — Mymering suites and Black Poodle Cottage are official.

How many guests?

Historic copy cites about 30. Confirm live.

What does it cost?

Prices aren't published.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Klein Karoo. Stay.

Questions before you go

Where is Hillock Wines?

Hillock Wines is at 2 Dwarsrivier Road / Mymering, Ladismith, 6655, in Calitzdorp. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 4–4.5 hours.

When is Hillock Wines open?

Open Sunday · 10:00–16:30. Hours change, so call +27 28 551 1548 before you drive.

Can I eat at Hillock Wines?

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

Can I stay over at Hillock Wines?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 28 551 1548 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Klein Karoo → Calitzdorp

Calitzdorp is the Klein Karoo district most associated with Portuguese varieties and Cape port-style wine, strung along Route 62.

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
-33.497613
Longitude
21.174394
Elevation
444 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
7.4 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
19% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
30.6 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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