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Longridge Wine Estate

Longridge Wine Estate is a wine farm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. About 37 km from Cape Town.

37 km from Cape Town

Biodynamic Helderberg at the mountain’s foot

Longridge Wine Estate lies on Helderberg Pad off the R44, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains. Cool Atlantic morning mist and maritime breezes temper summer heat; ancient decomposed granite soils and mountain-fed underground water shape the site. The estate farms organically and biodynamically—no harmful pesticides or herbicides—using moon-phase planting and harvest cues, and a living farm ecosystem of ducks, Nguni cattle, predator birds, owl boxes, ladybirds and other natural allies.

Cellar master Jasper Raats has crafted Longridge’s wines here since 2011: elegant, site-driven bottles fermented naturally with no added yeasts, enzymes or filtration, matured in concrete eggs, clay amphorae and selected French oak, then held for a year or more before release so customers taste wines already settled in bottle. Raats emphasises Helderberg specificity—cooler than many inland Stellenbosch pockets—rather than a generic Coastal Region blend. His parallel Jasper Raats label gives him room to play with cultivars that rarely headline Helderberg cellar doors.

The wine collection

Estate cultivars centre on five core lines—Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and signature Pinotage—plus Cap Classique (MCC Brut, Brut Rosé, Brut Reserve), The Emily cuvée, and sweet Edelgoud noble late harvest. Separate Jasper Raats small-batch wines explore less common Helderberg varieties (e.g. Verdelho / Olindo, Pinot Noir, Cinsault, Sangiovese). The pitch is terroir first: natural fermentations and ancient techniques alongside modern hygiene, aiming to bottle a vintage’s unique African story.

Shop and lounge contacts historically include wynwinkel@longridge.co.za, 021 855 2005 and mobile wine-lounge numbers—confirm on longridge.co.za. Sunset lawn tastings overlooking vineyards toward Table Mountain and the Atlantic are a signature visitor moment (MCC or garden-herb G&Ts welcome). Premium Jasper Raats flights and estate range tastings are bookable as separate experiences; ask which five-wine sets are current. Online ordering ships estate bottles to your door when you cannot visit.

Rykaart’s restaurant

Rykaart’s at Longridge, run by Alex and Ella Rykaart, serves a wholesome set three-course family-style menu inspired by biodynamic farm produce—informal sharing plates rather than stiff fine dining. The couple earned an Eat Out star in their maiden Stellenbosch year before relocating the concept to Longridge with their young family. Published service patterns (verify current calendars): lunch Thursday–Sunday (sometimes Wednesday–Sunday), dinner Friday–Saturday; lunch bookings roughly 12:00–14:00 (kitchen ~15:00), dinner 18:00–19:30 (kitchen ~20:30). No corkage on Longridge estate wines. Children’s menus for under-12s and wines-by-the-glass lists featuring Chenin, Chardonnay, Pinotage and Cabernet appear on seasonal PDFs. Bookings: rykaarts@longridge.co.za · 021 855 2005.

Manor@Longridge accommodation

Manor@Longridge is a luxurious private seven-bedroom Cape-style homestead among working vines, within walking distance of the winery. Stays are unhurried vineyard living—open a bottle, watch Helderberg light change, and treat the estate as your temporary home rather than a rushed Wine Route tick. Ideal for families or friend groups wanting privacy with cellar-door and restaurant access on the same property. Guests wake to working biodynamic farmland rather than a hotel corridor—exactly the slow Winelands pace many travellers seek. Combine a two-night Manor stay with Rykaart’s dinner and a sunset tasting for a complete Helderberg micro-holiday.

Visiting and itinerary tips

Address framing: Off the R44, Helderberg Pad, Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Pair Longridge with other Helderberg / False Bay–influenced stops when building a southern Stellenbosch day. Book Rykaart’s ahead for weekends; arrive early enough for a tasting or sunset lawn slot. Collectors should ask which Pinotage and Cabernet vintages have extra bottle age; curious drinkers can add a Jasper Raats flight for Verdelho and other rarities. Sales contacts for trade and marketing are published on the estate site if you are buying beyond the tasting room.

Longridge’s differentiator is the full-circle biodynamic story—from living soils and livestock to amphorae in the cellar to family-style plates grown in the same system. That coherence makes it especially appealing to travellers who choose farms for farming ethics as well as flavour. Rosé Fridays and seasonal langtafel-style events appear in estate news—check the calendar before you go.

If you are building a sustainability-minded Helderberg route, Longridge sits naturally alongside other organic or conservation-minded neighbours: taste Pinotage and Chenin grown without synthetic crutches, then sit down to Rykaart’s shared courses that echo the same farm. The sunset lawn—MCC in hand, Table Mountain silhouette ahead—is the memory most visitors take home.

Visit tips

  • Location: Helderberg Pad off R44, Helderberg foothills, Stellenbosch
  • Website: longridge.co.za
  • Phone: 021 855 2005 (restaurant / general)
  • Organic & biodynamic; Jasper Raats winemaker since 2011
  • Core range: Chenin, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet + MCC
  • Rykaart’s family-style dining; Manor@Longridge 7-bed stay
  • Sunset tastings with Table Mountain / Atlantic views

FAQ

Is Longridge really biodynamic?

Yes—the estate emphasises organic certification pathways and biodynamic practices, natural fermentations and a living farm ecosystem.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes—Manor@Longridge offers a private seven-bedroom homestead among the vines.

Do I need a restaurant booking?

Strongly recommended for Rykaart’s, especially weekends; tasting lawn visits should also be confirmed seasonally.

Things to do at Longridge Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Longridge Estate Tasting

    Wine Lounge tasting indoors, patio or picnic outdoors with panoramic views over False Bay and Table Mountain. Premium tasting of 4 wines.

    Price R120.00 per person

    Booking: longridge.co.za/product/longridge-estate-tasting; Wine Lounge 021 855 2005 / 079 088 4540; wynwinkel@longridge.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Longridge Ultra Premium Wine Tasting

    Ultra Premium tasting of 4 wines in the gardens / Wine Lounge with Table Mountain and Atlantic views.

    Price R260.00 per person (product page headline; body note also says R250 pp — confirm at booking)

    Booking: longridge.co.za/product/longridge-ultra-premium-wine-tasting; wynwinkel@longridge.co.za; 021 855 2005

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Jasper Raats Wine Tasting

    Premium tasting of Jasper Raats Wines (5 wines) in Longridge gardens overlooking Table Mountain and the Atlantic.

    Price R160.00 per person (product page headline; body note also says R150 pp — confirm at booking)

    Booking: longridge.co.za/product/jasper-raats-wines; Wine Lounge contacts as above

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Rosé Fridays

    Rosé Fridays offering listed on wine-tastings page (from R350 per couple). Further programme details not expanded on page.

    Price From R350 per couple

    Booking: Via longridge.co.za/wine-tastings or Wine Lounge 021 855 2005

    Details on the farm website ↗

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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

Rykaart’s offers a simple kids meal under 12 amid free-roaming ducks and cattle on a biodynamic farm.

With kids. About 40 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

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  • farm animals

Longridge Wine Estate offers a gentle biodynamic-farm family meal at Rykaart’s: a simple kids meal for under-12s amid free-roaming ducks and cattle. State the child count when booking. Outdoor lawns and farm animals suit toddlers through tweens who enjoy watching animals more than climbing equipment. A dedicated playground is not confirmed on official pages (only tertiary blogs mention one), so do not rely on play structures. Pets are not allowed on the estate. Booking is needed. Come for farm atmosphere and a kids meal under supervision — not a play park day out. Keep children close around free-roaming cattle and ducks at all times.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • Dogs are not welcome.
Is there a kids meal?

Yes — a simple kids meal for under-12 at Rykaart’s; state child count when booking.

Is there a playground?

A dedicated playground is not confirmed on official pages.

Are pets allowed?

No — pets are not allowed on the estate.

Nearby with children

  • Mooiberge Farm Stall — Berry picking, Stellenbosch · 2 km Website
  • Vredenheim Dierewerf & Roofdierpark — Animals, Vlottenburg · 5 km Website
  • Helderberg Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Somerset West · 8 km Website
  • Polkadraai Farm (strawberry picking) — Berry picking, Stellenbosch · 8 km Website

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

Staying here

Exclusive-use 7-bedroom Cape Dutch homestead with infinity pool and gourmet kitchen on working Longridge Estate; walking distance to winery and restaurant.

Place to stay. About 40 min from Cape Town. 30 min from the airport. Manor@Longridge.

Manor, Villa, Self-catering. Sleeps 7 bedrooms exclusive-use a unit. Up to ~14–15 guests. 1 units.

PoolRestaurantKitchenKids welcome

Helderberg southern slopes; False Bay Table Mountain vineyard panoramas

Longridge Wine Estate is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in the Helderberg / Somerset West side of the Stellenbosch wine region (audit region: Stellenbosch). Stay types noted: manor, villa, self_catering.

The named stay product is Manor@Longridge.

Exclusive-use 7-bedroom Cape Dutch homestead with infinity pool and gourmet kitchen on working Longridge Estate; walking distance to winery and restaurant.

Setting / views noted: Helderberg southern slopes; False Bay Table Mountain vineyard panoramas.

Amenities flagged in the audit: pool, kids welcome, self-catering, onsite restaurant.

Official rack rates were not published as a dated rate_from in our audit — confirm pricing on the estate’s booking page.

We only publish facts from official sources gathered in the stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm units, min stays, child policy and load-shedding backup on the estate’s own booking page before you pay a deposit.

Travellers comparing Somerset West / Helderberg wine-farm stays should match stay type (hotel vs cottage), dated rate basis, and child or pet rules before shortlisting Longridge Wine Estate.

Does Longridge Wine Estate offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

, with named stay products listed above.

What are the property names?

Manor@Longridge.

Do you publish a current rate for Longridge Wine Estate?

No dated `rate_from`/`rate_year` pair is available to quote as current. Check the official booking page.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: pool, kids welcome, self-catering, onsite restaurant. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Are children welcome?

Kids welcome is flagged yes in the audit — confirm cot/extra-bed policy and any min age for spa or restaurant areas.

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

Weddings here

Full-day exclusive weddings at Rykaart's Restaurant on Longridge (max 100) with ceremony and reception; Helderberg and False Bay views.

Hosts weddings. Up to 100 seated. About 40 min from Cape Town. 30 min from the airport. From R150 000 minimum spend (full-day wedding/special event, high season).

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringExclusive useSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

Rykaart's Restaurant (exclusive full-day wedding reservation); indoor/outdoor restaurant seating

Ceremony and reception meal on property for classic wedding reservation

Helderberg foothills; False Bay Peninsula and Table Mountain views; biodynamic farm

Longridge Wine Estate is a wine-farm wedding venue in the Helderberg / Somerset West, known for helderberg foothills. Full-day exclusive weddings at Rykaart's Restaurant on Longridge (max 100) with ceremony and reception; Helderberg and False Bay views.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 100 seated
  • Spaces: Rykaart's Restaurant (exclusive full-day wedding reservation); indoor/outdoor restaurant seating
  • Ceremony: Ceremony and reception meal on property for classic wedding reservation
  • Exclusive use: yes
  • Accommodation: on site
  • Catering: in-house; Only Longridge and Jasper Raats wines; restaurant provides tables/chairs/cutlery/linen; decor by guest; no wedding planner services from
  • Coordinator: not offered by the venue

It suits elopements or smaller celebrations where noted in the estate materials. Low season rates quoted on request. Dinner exclusive cut-off 01:00 with R2000/hour beyond booked hours; wedding full day 08:00–23:00 guest arrival from 12:00.

Price: from R150 000 minimum spend (full-day wedding/special event, high season) (2025, as published by the venue). Enquire via rykaarts@longridge.co.za.

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

Before you enquire

  • Dinner exclusive cut-off 01:00 with R2000/hour beyond booked hours; wedding full day 08:00–23:00 guest arrival from 12:00
  • Only Longridge and Jasper Raats wines; restaurant provides tables/chairs/cutlery/linen; decor by guest; no wedding planner services from restaurant
  • Low season rates quoted on request
  • Rykaart's Function Package Nov 2025–End Oct 2026: classic wedding/special full-day exclusive requires R150 000 minimum spend excl. 12.5% gratuity (high season Oct–End Apr); low season on request. Sharing set menu R625 pp. Not a classic venue fee.
How many guests can Longridge Wine Estate seat?

100 seated as audited from published materials — confirm for your floor plan.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony at Longridge Wine Estate?

Published ceremony options include: Ceremony and reception meal on property for classic wedding reservation. Confirm weather plans when you book.

Is there accommodation on site?

Yes, on-site accommodation is listed.

What does a wedding at Longridge Wine Estate cost?

Published from R150 000 minimum spend (full-day wedding/special event, high season) (2025, as published by the venue). Compare a full quote for your guest number — hire, minimum spend and packages are not like-for-like.

Is catering in-house?

Yes — in-house or on-estate catering is indicated in the published materials.

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

Questions before you go

Where is Longridge Wine Estate?

Longridge Wine Estate is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 45–60 minutes.

When is Longridge Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so check the farm website before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Longridge Wine Estate?

From R120. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the flagship Wine of Origin district of the Cape: granite mountains, university town, and the densest cluster of visitor-ready wine farms in the country.

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
-34.003
Longitude
18.809
Elevation
86 m (Open-Meteo)

Sources

  • 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
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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