Rickety Bridge wine estate has a winemaking history dating back to the 17th century. It was part of the original La Provence farm granted to the first French Huguenots who settled in Oliphantshoek and renamed the area, Franshhoek. This remarkable winery has a long standing tradition of winemaking, as the original cellar infrastructure of concrete and underground tanks prove.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is situated just 5 minutes from the centre of the quaint town of Franschhoek and lies on the slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains overlooking the majestic Wemmershoek Mountain range. This position gives the estate a range of aspects and soil types for growing different varieties of grapes.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is 50 Hectares in area of which only 15 Hectares are currently dedicated to vineyard, with a further 6 hectares under development. A new winery in was completed in 1997, when the old cellar was renovated and converted into a barrel fermentation centre. Over the last few years the cellar has been re-equipped and modern cooling equipment was installed in the renovated cellar during 2000. The cellar has the capacity to handle 200 Tons of Grapes.
Apart from their distinctive wines, Rickety Bridge also offers a superb conference and banqueting centre and world class accommodation at the original manor house.They also have The Restaurant in the Vines that boasts a unique dining experience.
Wine tasting, cellar tours and picnics are also available.
