Citrusdal has a tasting trail without the winelands crowds: Piekenierskloof wines, gin at De Tol, craft beer at Nieuw Brew and Citrusdal Cellars — with the Cederberg winery a short drive away. It is a quiet, close-to-nature way to spend a relaxed afternoon tasting your way through the valley. This is how to plan it.
The tasting trail at a glance
| Wine | Piekenierskloof Wine Cellars, Citrusdal Cellars, Cederberg winery nearby |
|---|---|
| Gin | De Tol at the Carmién tea farm |
| Beer | Nieuw Brew, a local craft brewery |
| Best length | A relaxed afternoon, or a full day with the Cederberg winery |
| Best season | Year-round; autumn and spring are the easiest all-round |
| Book ahead | Wise for groups and weekends — confirm hours with each venue |
Hours and tasting options vary — confirm with each venue before you go. See things to do for the full list.
The wine
Piekenierskloof Wine Cellars is the anchor of the trail — a working cellar in the mountains above the valley, with tastings and a relaxed setting. Citrusdal Cellars is the other local option in town.
For a longer day, the Cederberg winery is a short drive from Citrusdal and worth the trip — a proper mountain cellar with a strong reputation. Things to do ›
The gin and the beer
De Tol, at the Carmién tea farm, does gin and wine tastings alongside its farm-stall food and rooibos — a natural stop that pairs a tasting with lunch.
For beer drinkers, Nieuw Brew is a local craft brewery in Citrusdal, and there are other spots in town for a cold one. Where to eat ›
Designate a driver or plan your route before you start — the trail is spread across the valley and the mountains. Getting here ›
How to build your afternoon
A relaxed tasting afternoon looks something like this:
- Start at Piekenierskloof Wine Cellars for the first tasting
- Lunch and a gin tasting at De Tol
- Finish with a beer at Nieuw Brew
- Add Citrusdal Cellars or the Cederberg winery if you have time
Pair it with a stay at The Baths or a guest farm to make a full weekend of it. Where to stay ›
Tasting trail — quick questions
Is there a wine route in Citrusdal?
Not a formal route, but the pieces are all there — Piekenierskloof, Citrusdal Cellars, gin at De Tol, beer at Nieuw Brew, and the Cederberg winery nearby.
Can you do it in one afternoon?
Yes. Wine, gin and beer fit comfortably in an afternoon; add the Cederberg winery for a full day.
Is it busy like the winelands?
No. That is the appeal — a tasting scene without the crowds.
Last updated August 2026 · hours and tasting options vary — confirm with each venue before you travel