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Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre

Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer 432R+8F Franschhoek, South Africa
4.5
(181 reviews)
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  • Great Views
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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Nestled in a picturesque river valley, Rickety Bridge Estate offers an enchanting setting where centuries of winemaking tradition blend seamlessly with breathtaking natural beauty. With roots stretching back to 1797, when pioneering landowner Paulina De Villiers established her legacy on this remarkable terrain, our estate continues to honour the spirit of innovation and excellence under the stewardship of the Crosbie family.

Our Wine Tasting Centre, perched on an elevated platform adjacent to our working cellar, features a stunning three-sided glazed façade that frames panoramic views of rolling vineyards and dramatic mountain vistas. Through expansive glass walls, you’ll glimpse our maturation cellar in action, whilst floating terraces beckon you to savour our handcrafted wines surrounded by flourishing vines.

Here, amidst diverse soils and terrain, we invite you to taste our exceptional portfolio of premium wines, each bottle a testament to our commitment to traditional winemaking methods and exceptional quality.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 10h00 - 17h00

Reviews (181)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Frans V. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Sep 25
    Enjoyed the wine blending experience. Glen was a brilliant host.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Frans, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Wine Blending Experience and that Glen made the day memorable — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rickety Bridge for more experiences soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Stuart R. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Sep 25
    Zizi who monitored the wine blending was very good. Helpful and entertaining.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Stuart, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Wine Blending Experience and that Zizi made it both fun and memorable, she’ll be delighted to receive your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge soon for another great visit. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Vannessa Baker Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Sep 25
    The walking tour of the vineyard was very enjoyable, and our host, Ethan, was able to explain a great deal about the vines, grapes, and wines made from them. The cheese and charcuterie platter was very substantial and beautifully presented

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Vannessa, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Vineyard Walk and that Ethan made the experience both informative and engaging. It’s also wonderful to know you appreciated the presentation and quality of the cheese and charcuterie platter. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Rickety Bridge soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Nadia Smit Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 29 Sep 25
    We did a wine blending experience at Rickety Bridge. It was one of the best experiences that I have had at a wine Estate. Zizi guided us through every step and made it so much fun. You get to create your own label for your wine and cork it as well. I would highly recommend doing this experience if you are a wine lover and would like something special to take home with you.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Nadia, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the Wine Blending Experience, and that Zizi made it such a memorable and fun session. We really appreciate your kind recommendation and look forward to welcoming you and your guests back to Rickety Bridge soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Jennifer O. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Sep 25
    We took the vineyard tour and it was incredible! Our guide Sallinah was very knowledgeable about the wines and the vineyard. The wine tasting and the charcuterie boards afterwards were top notch. We had 1 person in our group has celiac and they prepared a board just for them without crackers or bead. This tour exceeded our expectations!

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Vineyard Tour and that Sallinah made the experience so memorable with her knowledge and hospitality. It’s also lovely to know the wine tasting and charcuterie boards met your expectations — and we’re glad the gluten-free board was appreciated. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you and your group back to Rickety Bridge soon for another unforgettable visit. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Camilla S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Sep 25
    We had such fun doing the wine blending. Zandile was an absolute star!

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Camilla, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun time at the Wine Blending Experience — and we couldn’t agree more, Zandile is an absolute star. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Rickety Bridge soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Alyssa G. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.7
    Food 0.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Sep 25
    Nellie was an incredible wine Ambassador. We had a great time for our Icons tastings.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Alyssa, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Icon Range Tasting and that Nellie made the experience so memorable — she’ll be thrilled to know her hospitality stood out. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge again soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Mark L. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 13 Sep 25
    Great winery, great location and lovely wine.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the wines, the setting, and your overall experience at Rickety Bridge. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another visit to the estate. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Liezl M. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 Aug 25
    We had the most amazing time doing the wine blending experience. I mentioned in the booking that it was my husband's birthday, and they made it so special with a glass of sparkling wine and divine chocolate brownie surprise. Charles, our blending guide, was fantastic and we never stopped laughing. Highly recommend.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Thu 23 Oct 25:
    Dear Liezl, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear how much you both enjoyed the Wine Blending Experience, and that Charles made the day so much fun and memorable. It’s lovely to know the birthday celebration added that extra special touch — our team will be delighted to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rickety Bridge again soon. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

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