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OPERATING HOURS
Friday 11am – 4pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
CONTACT US
033 234 2911
info@highgatewineestate.co.za
Hello,
WELCOME TO HIGHGATE WINE ESTATE
Situated in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and crafting 100% estate wines. Highgate Wine Estate offers wine-tastings, delicious food, events & weddings, and picturesque scenery surrounding the elegant venue. Join us for a wine tasting, a tour through the cellar and vineyards, or a picnic in the forest for a special and memorable day – the ideal opportunity for a prepared , or perhaps a surprising event.
Enjoy the true taste of KwaZulu-Natal
WANT THE HIGHGATE WINE ESTATE EXPEREINCE?
OUR HISTORY
In 1996 the Kassier family purchased Highgate farm – which was then, a small 1ha hydroponic vegetable farm in the misty hills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Soon after, the Kassiers noticed the local need for fresh produce, and the concept for Piggly Wiggly was born!
The beginnings were humble: no more than a tractor-drawn trailer packed daily with fresh produce and sold meters away from the earthy source. The concept was modest and charming, naturally growing to the point of becoming a meeting and shopping destination for patrons from near and wide.
As the demand grew, so did the farm. The owners, Rudi and Cindy Kassier, used this opportunity to fuel their own passionate love of food and wine to share more local produce with their community and visiting patrons. From this passion came Highgate Wine Estate, and in 2016 the first bottle of commercially produced wine was bottled and sold exclusively at their wine estate.
This journey of thoughtfully produced food and wine is now shared with all through the farm’s elegant tasting room, various restaurants, and a wide array of retail outlets at Piggly Wiggly.
THE HIGHGATE EXPERIENCE
VINEYARD & CELLAR TOUR
Explore the estate & learn how our wines are made
DRINK & EAT
Enjoy our selection of Tapas or have a delicious meal at our restaurant
ENGAGEMENTS & WEDDINGS
Planning to pop the question? Or already engaged?
We’ll make the perfect match
WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF 100% KWAZULU-NATAL ESTATE WINES
Book your Highgate Wine Estate Experience now!
Please note: All bookings require 48 hours notice. Online bookings for the weekend close at 4pm on Fridays.
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do our grapes come from?
We grow all of our own vineyards on the farm, we have close to five hectares and have plans to expand.
When can I do I Wine Tasting?
Currently on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday, between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Wine tastings are first come first serve.
Where can I purchase your wine?
For now as we have limited stock, we are predominatly selling our wine from Highgate. If you live too far too visit us, we can happily deliver wine to your door! Send your order and your delivery address to info@highgatewineestate.co.za
Must I book?
Making a reservation at Highgate is essential. We only take reservations for lunch and wine. If you only want to do a wine tasting – it is first come first serve.
Please email info@highgatewineestate.co.za to make your reservation.