Rickety Bridge Wine Farm
The land of Rickety Ridge Winery dates back to 1694 when the farms were granted to the first French Huguenot settlers. Rickety Bridge was once part and parcel of La Provence farm, which was one seven of the first French Huguenot farms in and around Franschhoek.
Rickety Bridge Winery is an historic Franschhoek wine estate. Nested in the famous Franschhoek wine valley, you will find the historical Rickety Bridge Winery and Country Manor House, overlooking the stately Wemmershoek Mountain Range.
The farm was subdivided over the years but on 13 May 1797, the current section of land was granted to Paulina De Villiers, a widow.
The property changed ownership many times over and in the 1980's was renamed Rickety Bridge; this is because there is an old railway sleeper bridge which crosses the Franschhoek River on the farm.
Activities at Rickety Bridge;
Rickety Bridge has a 4 star manor house on the property. The Franschhoek Restaurant has wooden decks that stretch as far as the vineyards, and serves delightful cuisine that would satisfy the most sophisticated palate. Rickety Bridge is an enchanting Franschhoek wine estate that deserves a spot in the Cape's gastronomy capital, bearing in mind that Franschhoek is home to some of the most excellent restaurants in South Africa.
Today this Franschhoek wine estate is home to a contemporary boutique-style winery, an exclusive restaurant, dreamy wedding and function venue, conference centre and well-appointed 4 star accommodation.
Wines on offer at Rickety Bridge:
- The Bridge 2008
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Rickety Bridge Paulina?s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009
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Rickety Bridge Paulina?s Reserve Chenin Blanc 2009
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Paulina?s Reserve Semillon 2008
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Rickety Bridge Paulina?s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
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Rickety Bridge Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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Rickety Bridge Chenin Blanc 2011
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Rickety Bridge Chardonnay 2010
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Rickety Bridge Semillon 2006
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Rickety Bridge Rose 2011
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Rickety Bridge The Foundation Stone 2009
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Rickety Bridge Merlot 2007
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Rickety Bridge Pinotage 2010
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Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2008