Inspiration

In December and January, Franschhoek swaps winter’s chill for warm sunshine and long golden afternoons. Vineyards shimmer in the heat, village streets sparkle with festive lights, and the valley hums with holiday spirit.

Son Bunyola in Mallorca and Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek, South Africa, blend breath-taking landscapes with exceptional culinary experiences, perfect for travellers who believe the best way to explore a region is through food. 

The Wine Tram routes and this is a hop-on-hop-off service, offering picturesque vineyards, beautiful scenery, fine wines, and world-class cuisine as you travel. Here, guests will have the chance to visit some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates, travelling on an open-air tram.  

Our 1850s winery, once a fruit packing shed, now functions as a traditional wine cellar, processing nearly 150 tons of grapes each season. But the real magic comes from our winemaker, Michael Langenhoven.

Virgin Limited Edition takes you on a lifetime adventure in Africa, from Morocco's bustling souks and Kenya's vast plains, to the Cape Winelands and the wilderness of the bush in South Africa.

Surrounded by the spectacular Dassenberg mountain range, with vineyards as far as the eye can see, and boasting beautiful 17th-century Cape Dutch architecture, the picturesque town of Franschhoek, makes for the perfect all-year-round getaway

Every family is different. And while family time is precious, it can be hard to please everyone. We can't promise to take away the constant ‘are we there yet?’ questions, but we can ensure excitement, curiosity, and fun for everyone - with some much-needed relaxation time for the adults thrown in too.

A new sparkling wine is in the making at Mont Rochelle and our winery team are bubbling away with excitement as they get ready to launch our very first (2023) vintage of the highly anticipated Mont Rochelle Cap Classique Brut in the next 24 - 28 months.