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Lynx Wines

Lynx Wines is a wine farm in Franschhoek, Western Cape. About 57 km from Cape Town.

57 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Lynx Wines: Estate, Signature & Reserve Tastings in Franschhoek

Lynx Wines (LYNX Collection) is a Franschhoek / Wemmershoek-area wine estate with a bodega tasting room overlooking vines and the Drakenstein mountains, published Estate / Signature / Reserve flights, food-and-wine pairings, advance cellar tours, light meals, the Levantine-inspired Levante restaurant on tertiary estate listings, and an on-estate guesthouse. Official visitor content lives primarily on lynx-collection.com (English tasting-room and Bodega menu). Older lynxwines.co.za references may still appear in directories—use the Collection site for current menus.

Address channelled on the tasting-room page: R301 Franschhoek Road, Franschhoek 7690; GPS approx. -33.862710, 19.037175; annabel@lynx-collection.com / +27 21 867 0406. For travellers comparing Franschhoek cellar doors, Lynx sits slightly toward the Wemmershoek / R301 approach rather than the dense village-centre cluster—budget a few extra drive minutes and do not confuse it with larger R45 entertainment estates.

Bodega wine tastings (Summer Menu 2025–2026)

Official Bodega Menu 2025–2026 PDF prices and contents (pairings/tastings available 10:00–17:00):

Lynx Estate Wine Tasting — R140 pp Blanc de Noir (100% Merlot), Viognier, Revolution (Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc), Shiraz. The official tasting-room page recommends starting with a guided tasting of the award-winning Lynx Range before stepping up to Reserve bottles.

Lynx Signature Wine Tasting — R170 pp Blanc de Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Passion (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Petit Verdot), Shiraz 2019. A five-wine middle step that adds Chardonnay and the Passion Bordeaux-style blend.

Lynx Reserve Wine Tasting — R260 pp Cap Classique 100% Pinot Noir; The Viognier; The Cabernet Sauvignon; The Shiraz. Menu notes exclusivity; Wine Tram / Hello Western Cape materials also describe Reserve tastings as sometimes requiring minimum 10 people and advance booking—confirm group rules when you reserve.

Advance cellar tour messaging on the tasting-room page highlights traditional open concrete tanks, basket press and punch-downs. Cellar-tour price is not listed on the Bodega PDF—ask when booking via +27 21 867 0406 or annabel@lynx-collection.com.

Food-and-wine pairings and light meals

Same Bodega menu (pairings 10:00–17:00; light meals from 11:00–17:00):

  • Oyster Pairing — R250 pp — Blanc de Noir, Viognier, Chardonnay with oyster accompaniments (including Blanc de Noir jelly and salsas on the menu card).
  • Chocolate Brownie Pairing — R200 pp — Viognier, Passion, Shiraz with orange, caramelised-nut and chilli brownie styles.
  • Bitterballen Pairing — R220 pp — Viognier, Passion, Cabernet Sauvignon with vegetable, Cape Malay chicken curry and beef moussaka bitterballen.
  • Non-alcoholic Chocolate Brownie Pairing — R190 pp — juice and brownie trio for designated drivers or non-drinkers in the party.

Light meals include handmade chicken or vegetarian samosas (R150), piri piri wings (R175), loaded fries (R135), cheese board (R310 serves two), cheese & charcuterie (R410 serves two), seasonal side salad, marinated nuts and estate olives. A discretionary 10% service charge (to the Lynx team) is noted on the menu. Bottle and glass prices for Lynx Range, Reserve, Cap Classique and flagship Spirit of Lynx are also printed on the Bodega PDF for post-tasting retail.

Restaurant, stay, and operating hours

Levante is marketed on Wine Tram / Hello Western Cape estate-facing listings as a Levantine-inspired restaurant with lunch and dinner seatings. Dinner windows on those listings have included Thursday–Saturday evenings—confirm with the estate, because dinner detail is not restated on the English Bodega PDF itself. Reservations contacts used in listings: reservations@lynx-collection.com / 066 378 5398 (Hello WC) alongside the tasting-room phone.

Lynx Guest House on the estate (Hello WC / Franschhoek.org: suites and deluxe doubles, ground-level, private terrace, breakfast) books via estate reservations or the published RoomRaccoon booking link. Stay-plus-bodega is a strong pattern for travellers who want R301 quiet overnight with morning tastings and sundowners on the bodega stoep.

Hello Western Cape / Wine Tram commonly list daily 10:00–17:00, tasting seatings roughly 10:00–16:15, lunch seatings 12:00–15:30—align with Bodega PDF windows and reconfirm dinner nights before locking an evening table.

How to structure a Lynx visit

1. Pre-book if you want Reserve tasting, cellar tour, Levante dinner, or a larger group (especially if Reserve minimums apply). 2. Start with Estate (R140) or Signature (R170) in the bodega; upgrade to Reserve (R260) if Cap Classique Pinot Noir and flagship reds are the goal. 3. Add oyster, brownie, or bitterballen pairing, or share a cheese board between two. 4. Shop Lynx Range, Reserve, Cap Classique, and Spirit of Lynx bottles using the menu shelf prices as a guide, then confirm stock with staff.

Independent drivers should allow mountain-view photo time and a leisurely sundowner; Wine Tram guests should confirm whether Lynx is on their day’s route and whether Reserve needs separate pre-booking beyond the hop-off window.

Why visit Lynx

Lynx offers one of the clearer tiered tasting ladders on the Franschhoek / Wemmershoek side of the valley—Estate, Signature and Reserve flights with published rand prices, creative pairings, and a mountain-view bodega—plus optional cellar craft and overnight stay. It suits travellers who want Viognier, Cap Classique Pinot Noir, and structured reds without inventing a menu from outdated cards. Book Reserve and tours ahead; verify Levante dinner nights; and use lynx-collection.com as the canonical source when older lynxwines.co.za links appear in search results.

Things to do at Lynx Wines

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Notable wines

Estate reds and whites

Wines made here

  • Lynx Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 coffee
  • Lynx Xanache 2003 · Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Lynx Shiraz 2010

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

The Bodega offers a non-alcoholic chocolate brownie and fruit juice pairing, so younger guests can join the tasting.

Possible with kids. About 52 min from Cape Town.

Grape juice

Lynx Wines isn't a kids' destination, but it does give younger guests a way to join the tasting. The Bodega Summer Menu 2025–26 lists a non-alcoholic chocolate brownie pairing, matching brownies with orange, pineapple and berry juices, so children can sit down with their own flight while adults taste the wines. The on-site Levante restaurant is there if you want a meal. Keep expectations in check: the official pages don't explicitly mention children, and we found no play area, kids menu or picnics. Lynx suits a short, sit-down stop with kids who enjoy a sweet treat — ideally paired with a farm nearby that has play space. Menus change seasonally, so confirm the non-alcoholic pairing is still on offer before promising it.

Can kids do a pairing?

Yes — the Bodega menu lists a non-alcoholic chocolate brownie pairing with fruit juices.

Is there a play area or kids menu?

Neither was found.

Is there a restaurant?

Yes — Levante restaurant is on site.

Nearby with children

  • Franschhoek Motor Museum — Kids museum, Groot Drakenstein · 4 km Website
  • Soetmelksvlei (Babylonstoren family farm experience) — Animals, Simondium / Paarl–Franschhoek valley · 10 km Website
  • Le Bonheur Reptile Adventures — Animals, Paarl · 10 km Website
  • Huguenot Memorial Museum — Kids museum, Franschhoek · 10 km Website

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

Staying here

17 ground-level suites/deluxe rooms with private terraces, Bodega/Levante dining and estate tastings between Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch.

Place to stay. About 52 min from Cape Town. Lynx Estate Guest House (Comfort Suites|Junior Suite|Lynx Suite|Superior Double Rooms|Grand Suites).

Guesthouse, Hotel. Sleeps 2 a unit. 17 units. From R3048 (per room).

PoolBreakfastRestaurantWheelchair

Drakenstein mountains; vineyards; indigenous gardens; private lounge terraces

Lynx Wines is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in the Franschhoek (audit region: Franschhoek). Stay types noted: guesthouse, hotel.

Named properties: Lynx Estate Guest House (Comfort Suites; Junior Suite; Lynx Suite; Superior Double Rooms; Grand Suites).

17 ground-level suites/deluxe rooms with private terraces, Bodega/Levante dining and estate tastings between Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch.

Setting / views noted: Drakenstein mountains; vineyards; indigenous gardens; private lounge terraces.

Amenities flagged in the audit: pool, kids limited, breakfast included, onsite restaurant.

Published from R3048 (per room, 2026). Bases differ across estates — do not compare unlike bases as equal nightly prices.

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 Franschhoek wine-farm stays should match stay type (hotel vs cottage), dated rate basis, and child or pet rules before shortlisting Lynx Wines.

Before you book

  • Age note: 13.
  • Children are welcome with limits. Ask which rooms before you book.
  • The listed rate is per room. Confirm the season before you compare.
Does Lynx Wines offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

, with named stay products listed above.

What are the property names?

Lynx Estate Guest House (Comfort Suites; Junior Suite; Lynx Suite; Superior Double Rooms; Grand Suites).

What is the rate from?

From

R3048

, basis

per room

, year

2026

. Re-confirm before booking; seasonal specials may differ.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: pool, kids limited, breakfast included, onsite restaurant. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Where should I book?

Prefer the estate’s official booking URL from our source list. See also how to book wine farm accommodation on this site.

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

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Lynx Wines?

Lynx Wines is at Franschhoek / Wemmershoek area. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 60–75 minutes.

When is Lynx Wines open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 21 867 0406 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Lynx Wines?

From R140. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at Lynx Wines?

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

Can I stay over at Lynx Wines?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 21 867 0406 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Franschhoek

Franschhoek Valley is a compact, dramatic district: a cul-de-sac of vineyards between the Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek and Klein Drakenstein mountains.

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
-33.86271
Longitude
19.037175
Elevation
180 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.3 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
13% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
56.3 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 12640343473
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • 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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