Whilst at cookery school, Kirsty heard about Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate in Somerset West. Somehow, our driving route to Fish Hoek passed fairly close to Morgenster, so we just had to stop by for an olive oil tasting at 10 in the morning. Founded in 1711, Morgenster is considered one of the top olive oil producers in the world.
View from our table.
All of the oils were delicious, especially the white truffle and lemon infused oils!
After the tasting, we stopped next door at the Vergelegen Vineyard for a stroll through the magnificent grounds. Founded in 1700, the vineyards and buildings have since been restored and it competes with the top 100 wines of the world. The historic buildings are a thing of beauty.
The big house and octagonal garden. Sharry's kind of garden!
Nice walkway colors!
Huge camphor trees, planted around 1700!
Random dude added for perspective on tree size.
Thatched roof from local reeds.
Nice!
Vrede my friends!
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