Sip, savour, and save – wine farms offering pensioners’ discounts in the Western Cape
- Lirette Louw Bezuidenhout
- Oct 26
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 11
Robert Louis Stevenson famously said, “wine is bottled poetry”.
One cannot help but get poetic about our wine industry in South Africa. We have access to top quality wines at affordable prices and a visit to a wine farm promises a pleasant experience for the whole family. In this article, I put the spotlight on wine farms offering pensioners’ discounts!
The wine farms featured here are located in Stellenbosch, Wellington, Paarl, Somerset West and Robertson. I plan to tell you a bit about each farm’s unique history, wine selection and activities on offer. I also share details of a wine tractor experience where pensioners enjoy discounted rates to hop on! Sit back, relax, open a bottle of SA’s finest and enjoy this read.
1. Webersburg Wine Estate (Stellenbosch)
History
Tucked away in Stellenbosch’s famous Golden Triangle, Webersburg is a beautiful, family-run wine estate that blends classic Cape Dutch charm with modern-day warmth. The farm’s story goes all the way back to 1693, when it was known as Groenerivier, and its winemaking roots run deep. The elegant old homestead and wine cellar, built in 1786, still stand proudly today – both recognised as national monuments and a wonderful reminder of the Cape Winelands’ rich heritage.
Wine selection
Webersburg’s tasting experience features a curated selection from the estate, including:
Webersburg Rose
Webersburg Sauvignon Blanc
Webersburg Cabernet Sauvignon (for which is it renowned)
Webersburg Bastian (named in honor of the founder)
Each pour is complemented by thoughtfully paired offerings, ranging from decadent chocolate pairings to a full, well-crafted charcuterie board.
Activities
Highlights include:
Seasonally inspired dining from their restaurant
Exclusive food-and-wine pairing evenings
Relaxed picnics on rolling lawns
A variety of accommodation options
Wedding and venue for hire options
🙌 Pensioner discount
Pensioners enjoy a 10% discount on lunch every Wednesday. Read more about this deal here.
2. Le Pommier Wine Estate (Stellenbosch)
History
Le Pommier Restaurant, with its charming French name, hints at the farm’s past life as a thriving apple orchard. Set among the vineyards at the foot of the Simonsberg, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy hearty country-style meals while soaking up the beautiful mountain views.
Wine selection
The estate offers a selection of wine that may be ordered in mixed boxes:
Sauvignon Blanc
Rosé
Malbec
Cabernet Franc
Chardonnay
The wine bottled at Le Pommier enjoy playful names fondly remembering family members and even a way ward bull (Jonathan) that used to break into the vineyards and consume the malbec harvest!
Activities
Wine pairing (offered with pizza or South African cuisine);
Wedding venue
Accommodation
Restaurant
🙌 Pensioner discount
Pensioners enjoy a 15% discount on meals at the restaurant every Tuesday. Read more about his deal here.
3. Middelvlei Wine Estate (Stellenbosch)
History
Right in the heart of Stellenbosch, at the foot of the scenic Devon Valley with sweeping views of the Bottelary Hills, you’ll find Middelvlei Wine Farm – home to the Momberg family. Their story began back in 1919 when two brothers bought the farm, and over a century later, that strong sense of family and tradition still runs deep.
Wine selection
The Pinotage produced here is something special. View the wine selection of Momberg and Middelvlei wines here.
Activities
Renowned for its Boerebraai Restaurant
Wine tastings (add Potbrood and Snoek pâté to make it special)
Tapas and wine pairing
Braaibroodjie and wine pairing
Wine blending experience
Weddings and events
🙌 Pensioner discount
Pensioners enjoy a 10% discount on a Wednesday at the Boerebraai Restaurant. Read more about this deal here.
4. Vergelegen Wine Estate (Somerset West)
History
Vergelegen Wine Estate has a history dating back 325 years both in wine making and hosting persons of prominence. Read more about this Estate’s illustrious history here.
Wine selection
Vergelegen offers a heritage range, reserve range, estate range and icon range. View the different wines on offer here.
Activities
Wine tasting
Rose Terrace Tea Room
Stable “bistro” restaurant
Picnics
Cellar tour
Fauna & Flora Eco tours
Heritage & Gardens Tours
Weddings & events
🙌 Pensioner discount
Pensioners are offered free entry to the Estate on a Monday. See more about the deal here.
5. Simonsvlei (Paarl)
History
Simonsvlei was established in 1945 and its name pays homage to Simon Van Der Stel who is widely viewed as the founding father of South African wine making. The farm strives to deliver on its motto “quality wines at affordable prices”.
Wine selection
Simonsvlei offers a wide variety of wines and spirits. View their wine prices here.
Activities
The farm often hosts events with renowned artists. Details can be found on their website.
Other activities include:
ONS restaurant
Tasting room (offering a variety of pairings including nougat, ice cream & sorbet and confectionaries)
Taproom & Bistro
🙌 Pensioner discount
Simonsvlei offers a pensioner special on a Wednesday for a platter and wine tasting combo. Read more about the deal here.
6. Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate (Wellington)
History
Val du Charron, which means Valley of the Wagonmakers, was actually the original name for Wellington. The town is a mere 10-minute drive from the farm. The name dates back to the late 1600s, when French Huguenots settled in the area and brought with them the crafts of winemaking and wagon building. The farm itself, originally called De Groenenbergh, was established in 1699. Today, Val du Charron proudly reflects this rich history – beautifully preserved and celebrated through the careful restoration work done by its current owners.
Wine selection
The wines released for 2025 are predominantly white varieties, whilst previous years’ harvests dating back to 2019 feature exclusively red wines. Visit their website to view wines on offer.
Activities
Wine tastings
Vineyard and olive grove tours (seasonal and subject to prior arrangements)
Grillroom for meat lovers
Pizza Vista
Accommodation
🙌 Pensioner discount
A 10% discount on accommodation bookings is on offer for pensioners aged 60 and above. Offer is valid until 19 December 2025. Read more about the deal here.
7. Mont du Toit Wine Cellar
History
Mont du Toit Cellar sits at the foot of the Hawequa mountains, overlooking the town of Wellington – right in the heart of South Africa’s wine country, about 65 km from Cape Town. Winemaking runs deep in the du Toit family, who have been part of the Cape’s wine heritage for over 300 years. Since 1996, Stephan du Toit has carried on that legacy at Mont du Toit, inspired by fond childhood memories of his father’s wine farm.
Wine selection
Mont du Toit seeks to produce full-bodied red wines characterized by balance, fruit and elegance. Recently they also produce Viognier and Rosé. See their website for more details about the wines on offer.
Activities
Wine tasting (by appointment only)
Olive oil and honey products for sale.
🙌 Pensioner discount
Over-60’s receive a 10% discount on all products, based on the normal applicable prices. Read more about the deal here.
8. Robertson Winery (Robertson)
History
In 1941, a stone church in Robertson – once built and cared for by the local community – had fallen out of use. Rather than let it stand empty, it was transformed into the home of Robertson Winery. Farmers, cellar workers, and bottlers all came together to bring it to life as a working winery, and from there, they began creating wines to share far beyond the town’s borders.
Wine selection
Robertson winery offers a large variety of wine products from boxes to bottles to bubbly. Wine ranges and prices can be viewed here.
Activities
Wine tastings and pairings
Cheese & meat platters
Cellar tours
Conference venue
🙌 Pensioner discount
Pensioners get 20% off all wine purchases on the first Wednesday of every new month. Read more about the deal here.
9. Wine tractor experience (Stellenbosch)
How it works
The Stellenbosch Wine Tractor Experience is a hop-on, hop-off wine tasting adventure that takes you to ten of the top wine farms in the Golden Triangle – one of the most celebrated wine regions in South Africa. It’s a fun and relaxed way to explore Stellenbosch, with friendly guides who share interesting stories about the area and how wine is made.
And if you’re celebrating something special, they can even arrange a cupcake 🧁 service to make the day extra festive!
Pensioner discount
Pensioners enjoy 10% off the wine tractor experience from Tuesday to Friday. Read more about the deal here.
As the year is hurtling towards the Summer holidays it is a great time to embrace our wine heritage and explore and enjoy the pensioners' discounts featured here!
All the best
Lirette
Co-founder, PensionersPayLess!
Lirette is a co-founder of PensionersPayLess! and the heart behind its mission to help South Africa's over-55s enjoy life to the fullest. Backed by a Doctorate of Law and two master’s degrees, she combines legal know-how with a passion for practical advice. Lirette writes about topics that she believes will appeal to a wide audience and which mostly relate back to her personal experiences, be it making plans for retirement with her parents, balancing a household budget or enjoying a good meal or holiday.
