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Cloverfield Private Cellar

Cloverfield Private Cellar is a wine farm in Robertson, Western Cape. About 139 km from Cape Town.

139 km from Cape Town

Cloverfield Private Cellar / Cloverfield Estate: Marais family on the R317

Cloverfield (styled Cloverfield Estate on the official site and Cloverfield Private Cellar on many route listings) is a Marais family wine farm on the R317 outside Robertson. The site opens with an age gate, then a visitor-facing home that stresses wine tasting, an emporium, picnics, dog-friendly farm walks, birdwatching, fishing at the dam, occasional fun/colour runs, and event hire—more outdoor farm product than a single tasting-bar stop.

Pieter Marais acquired the land from neighbour Duncan Barry in 1917; the family’s first vintage is dated 1945. Today brothers Cobus (winemaking) and Henry (marketing) carry the brand; the four-leaf clover crest ties to Liz Caine Marais’s Irish lineage after the 1978 marriage to Pietie Marais.

Terroir & grapes

Official About copy places roughly 110 hectares under vine between the Langeberg to the north and the Breede River to the south, with lime-rich soils and alluvial ground along the river. Varieties named on the estate pages include Chardonnay, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Colombar, Pinot Gris, Cinsaut, and Merlot (route lists sometimes add others—treat the About page as primary). Cloverfield also markets table grapes (Sweet Globe, Sweet Celebration, Sweet Joy, Crimson, Scarlotta, Red Globe) for local and export channels—distinct from the wine emporium but part of the farm’s agricultural identity.

Shop bottles listed on the live WooCommerce shop include Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, wooded Chardonnay, Shiraz, Shamrock Red, and Tabouraux—prices change; use the shop for current rand figures.

What to do on a visit (official activity list)

From the home page “What we offer” block:

  • Wine tasting — wines for tasting and purchase
  • Emporium — snacks, gifts, home and garden items, coffee, preserves, décor alongside wine
  • Picnic — snacks from the emporium with wine on the farm
  • Doggy farm walks — dogs welcome on leisurely farm walks
  • Farm runs/walks — trails for fitness and nature
  • Bird watching — picnic-and-bird day positioning
  • Fishing at the dam and special-event / kids’ party hire are also described in the welcome copy

This is a working farm with leisure space—not a restaurant with a published à la carte kitchen. Do not invent platter menus or restaurant service beyond the emporium/picnic framing.

Hours & tasting fee (resolve Saturday by phone)

Official cloverfield.co.za HTML does not publish a clean Mon–Sat hours block on the fetched home/about pages. Tertiary sources diverge:

  • Robertson Tourism: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00; Saturdays & public holidays by arrangement for groups larger than 6; tasting fee R50 pp
  • SA-Venues: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat & general PH 11:00–16:00
  • Wined: Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; PH listed; thin tasting detail

Research rule: treat Saturday as unconfirmed without a phone call to +27 23 626 4118. Prefer email info@cloverfield.co.za or sales@cloverfield.co.za for groups. The R50 fee is tourism-published, not a dedicated tariff card on the fetched official HTML—confirm when you book.

Contacts & social

FieldDetail
Websitehttps://cloverfield.co.za/ (also http://www.cloverfield.co.za)
AddressR317, Robertson
Phone+27 23 626 4118
Emailinfo@cloverfield.co.za (sales@cloverfield.co.za also on site links)
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/cloverfieldwines
InstagramNot verified as a full profile URL on fetched pages — null
YouTubeAge-gate mentions YouTube; no stable channel URL verified — null
GPS (Wined brief)33°49′57.3″S 19°55′34.1″E

How Cloverfield fits a Robertson itinerary

Use Cloverfield when you want space—walks, dogs, picnic, emporium browsing—plus a private-cellar tasting, rather than a fine-dining cellar door. Pair with Bon Courage or De Wetshof on the same R317 loop only if you have phoned ahead for Saturday or group timing. International agents and wholesalers are explicitly invited on the site; leisure visitors should still start with tasting-room email/phone.

The Huguenot-rooted Marais story on the About page is heritage framing, not a walk-in museum tour—ask staff what farm experiences are active on your day (runs and colour runs are occasional, not daily).

FAQ

Is it Cloverfield Estate or Private Cellar?

Both names appear: Cloverfield Estate on the official site title/branding; Private Cellar on Wined and some route copy. Same Marais farm on the R317.

Is there a restaurant?

No full restaurant is claimed on official pages. Expect emporium snacks and self-directed picnics, not a plated restaurant product.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes—doggy farm walks are an official offering. Keep dogs under control on a working farm; ask staff about tasting-room dog rules on arrival.

Saturday tasting?

Phone ahead. Tourism says arrangement for groups >6; other directories disagree. Do not assume walk-in Saturday hours from SA-Venues alone.

Research flags

Official activity list strong; published tasting tariff rests on Robertson Tourism (R50) not a dedicated cloverfield tariff block. Saturday hours conflict across tourism / SA-Venues / map listings—call. Instagram/YouTube full URLs not verified—null. Email corrected to info@ (sales@ also live). Do NOT merge master CSV.

Things to do at Cloverfield Private Cellar

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official cloverfield.co.za: wine tasting and purchase; emporium (snacks, gifts, preserves, coffee, home décor/rugs); picnic with emporium snacks + wines; doggy farm walks; birdwatching; dam fishing; special events / kids’ parties; occasional fun/colour runs. ~110 ha under vine (Wined). — Contact: +27 23 626 4118 / info@cloverfield.co.za; Robertson Tourism also sales@cloverfield.co.za; Address R317, Robertson.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine sales

    Robertson Tourism (robertsonr62): tastings Monday–Friday 09:00–16:00; Saturdays and Public Holidays by arrangement for groups larger than 6; R50 tasting fee per person.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine sales

    Emporium / farm shop

    conflicts with tourism “Sat by arrangement >6” rule; prefer Robertson Tourism + phone confirmation for Saturday access.

  • Picnics

    Picnic

  • Other experiences

    Doggy farm walks

  • Other experiences

    Bird watching / dam fishing

  • Family & kids

    Events / kids parties

  • Other experiences

    Farm runs / walks

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Chardonnay; Merlot; Cap Classique

Wines made here

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

Picnic on the farm with snacks from the emporium, fish at the dam, birdwatch and take the dog on farm walks; the grounds host kids’ parties and occasional colour runs.

With kids. About 118 min from Cape Town. Suited to tweens.

PicnicLawnsCasual foodDogs welcome

  • dam fishing
  • farm walks/runs
  • birdwatching
  • colour/fun runs
  • kids parties (venue)

Cloverfield Private Cellar suits active families who pack their own pace: picnic with snacks from the emporium, fish at the dam, birdwatch, and take the dog on farm walks. The grounds also host kids’ parties and occasional colour or fun runs, which can make a lively weekend if timed right. No play area or kids menu is published, so bring your own quiet games if littlies need structure. The official site is age-gated; route listings suggest tasting Monday–Friday 09:00–16:00, with Saturday and public-holiday groups over six by arrangement (secondary). A padel court appears only on tourism listings and is not claimed here. Supervise closely at the dam.

Before you go

  • Dogs are welcome. Confirm which areas, and keep them on a lead.
Can we picnic and fish?

Yes — picnics with emporium snacks and dam fishing are offered.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes — farm walks are described as dog-friendly.

Is there a play area?

No play area or kids menu is published.

Nearby with children

  • Soekershof Mazes & Succulent Gardens — Maze, Klaas Voogds / Robertson · 6 km Website
  • Soekershof Mazes (Robertson day trip) — Maze, Robertson · 6 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. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Official Doggy Farm Walks invite visitors to explore the farm with their dogs.

Farm walk

Walks: Doggy farm walks

  • Outdoor farm walks / open spaces (tasting-room dog access not stated)

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Robertson.

Weddings here

Limited weddings. About 118 min from Cape Town. 119 min from the airport.

Outdoor

Estate grounds (special events)

Marais family estate among vineyards by the Breede River, with a picturesque dam

Cloverfield Private Cellar is listed as Limited: the homepage invites special events and memorable gatherings on the grounds, without a dedicated wedding programme.

At a glance

  • Spaces: estate grounds for special events
  • Format: gatherings and bespoke occasions — confirm whether weddings are accepted

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. Robertson is roughly two to two-and-a-half hours from Cape Town, so most guests stay overnight — plan evening shuttles between town lodgings and the farm. Robertson is roughly two to two-and-a-half hours from Cape Town, so most guests stay overnight — plan evening shuttles between town lodgings and the farm.

Price: Rates on enquiry.

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

Does Cloverfield host weddings?

Official copy covers special events and gatherings. Our audit marks it Limited — confirm weddings specifically.

Are capacities published?

No.

Are prices published?

No.

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

Questions before you go

Where is Cloverfield Private Cellar?

Cloverfield Private Cellar is at R317, Robertson. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 90–120 minutes.

When is Cloverfield Private Cellar open?

Closed Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 23 626 4118 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Cloverfield Private Cellar?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 23 626 4118 for fees.

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
-33.8325833
Longitude
19.9261389

Sources

  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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