Ellerman House Wine Gallery

The Wine Gallery holds thousands of South African wines, covering established and emerging Western Cape labels as well as rare releases and auction vintages. Wines are listed only when they reach peak maturity, and verticals let a guest compare vintages of one label. By-the-glass service comes through Le Verre de Vin. The building is contemporary, with sculptural elements and an interactive multi-media wine library. Temperature-controlled maturation cellars house the whites and reds. A Brandy Tasting Lounge sits alongside a Champagne Cellar stocked exclusively with rare Dom Pérignon vintages. Tastings are led by a sommelier, and villa guests have an afternoon tasting with the sommelier among their inclusions. The collection traces South Africa's 350-year winemaking heritage, so it suits clients who want to learn as well as drink.