The first title deed was issued in 1771, and Warwick Wine Estate was a productive fruit farm for almost 200 years before becoming the popular, award-winning wine farm we know today. Elevation, cooling ocean breezes, and various types of slopes and soils all play a role in producing a mix of classic Bordeaux cultivars, but staying true to their South African roots with our beloved Pinotage and Chenin Blanc too. Warwick has nine cultivars in total with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the way. Warwick is well known for their picnics, with boxes filled with delicious goodies to enjoy. The picnic lawn, picnic benches, or private picnic pods are fabulous and in summer you need to book these in advance because they are always in demand. They also have a stunning forest courtyard with a canopy of oak trees. There are jungle gyms for the kids and even a “Fountain of Youth” to splash around in. If the weather is bad, they have a large indoor area with a variety of lounge pockets and spaces to sit and relax while doing a tasting. Super dog friendly too! There is a choice of five wine tastings, including a vegan pairing and summer food and wine pairing. If you fancy something a little different, you can do a vineyard safari which is an open-top tour through their ‘big five’ vineyards – that being the grapes not the animals. What I learnt: Warwick Wine Estate has a wonderful ethos in that they regard heritage as not only something in the past, but rather a responsibility that should be carried into the future. The vines and environment should be nurtured and protected to preserve it to outlast us all and rather achieve long-term harmony than short-term gains.