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Tokara Vintage 2026
Our winemaker, Stuart Botha, shares his reflections on the subtle factors shaping this year’s vintage - and what lies ahead for the Tokara wines of 2026.
What makes Tokara special? The people. The passion for this place is runs deep.
The deep passion of the people behind Tokara is central to what makes it special. The estate is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, where a committed team shares their love for the land, wine, and olive oil, ensuring visitors feel both respected and included.
Tokara Rare Plant Fair & Open Garden
Once a year our private farm garden opens to visitors for a special day celebrating plants, gardens and the natural beauty of the Banghoek Valley. This video captures the spirit of the event - from meandering garden paths and sculptural planting to specialist plant growers showcasing rare and unusual specimens. Guests spend the day exploring the garden’s secluded spaces, discovering unique plants, meeting passionate vendors and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the estate.
Tokara Landscape Olive Oil
Our olive harvest is complete - a season of skill, care, and tradition brought to life by the incredible people behind every bottle. From early mornings on the slopes of the Simonsberg to the final press, our award-winning Tokara Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the result of passion, precision, and respect for the land. The very best place to get your Tokara olive oil? Right here on the estate or via our website - ready to enjoy, wherever you are
Tokara Estate Introduction
If you love good food, great wine, and unparalleled views, clear your schedule and escape for a day to Tokara. Nestled on the upper slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, our vineyard and olive grove overlook two of mother nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, False Bay and Table Mountain. Because of our unique location, the climate, geography and soils combine to produce perfect grapes.
Tokara Estate Wines
Wherever you are in the world, sharing a bottle of Tokara wine evokes the mystery and majesty of the Simonsberg mountain. That’s what sets our wine apart from some of the world’s greatest wines. It has nothing to do with how we make our Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc. Instead, it has everything to do with where our wine is born. It transports you to valleys of green, lofty mountainsides, and carefree days. And that feeling is impossible to recreate.
Tokara Estate Destination
If you enjoy the finer things in life, come to Tokara. With various dining spaces, wine tasting, and art, interlinked by gentle walks between olive groves and vineyards, Tokara is the perfect day out for couples, families, or singles. Book a wine tasting experience and indulge your appreciation for fine wines and Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Knowledgeable wine ambassadors are on-hand to answer your questions and take you through our winemaking process.
A new rising star joins the Tokara winemaking team
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil An up and coming new winemaking talent and academic achiever, Candice Nassen, joins Tokara on 1 November 2021 as Assistant Winemaker to Stuart Botha. A double graduate with degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Cape Town, and Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch, Candice notched up extensive winemaking experience at acclaimed local and international cellars.
Tokara’s Rising Star Joins The Plaisir Winemaking Team
Thursday, 19 August, 2021 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil Tim Whitfield, assistant winemaker at Tokara, will be joining the Plaisir winemaking team in October. Tim will be mentored by the indomitable winemaker, Ronell Wiid, an industry icon who now moves to Cellarmaster tasked with overseeing the style and quality of Michael and Rose Jordaan’s wine estates, Plaisir and Bartinney Wines.
Tokara excels as top producer in 10-Year-Old Wine Report 2021
Thursday, 18 March, 2021 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil Tokara, the acclaimed family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has swept the board as one of the top performing cellars at the 10-Year-Old Wine Report 2021 with three Top 10 wines and best white wine overall.
TOKARA Cabernet Sauvignon cracks UK Top 100 list
Wednesday, 2 September, 2020 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA’s highly acclaimed Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon from the standout 2017 vintage has staked its claim on the international stage with a Top 100 ranking in the United Kingdom. This phenomenal wine also earned critical acclaim from the French with a 91 point medal in the 2020 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, and was lauded Top 10 on home turf in the 2020 Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report.
Embrace autumn with beautifully textured TOKARA Chardonnay - International Chardonnay Day
Thursday, 14 May, 2020 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil After harvest time, when the cooler weather begins to waft in, it’s time to switch from crisp summer quaffers to a more textured autumn wine. TOKARA’s new Chardonnay vintage just released by this family owned Stellenbosch wine estate,has all the appeal of a vibrant wine with its fresh citrus character, yet comforts with a layered,creamy texture.
TOKARA releases beautifully presented Olive Oil Collection
Monday, 24 February, 2020 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA, one of South Africa’s top producers of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), has released its world-class oils in a beautifully presented three-in-one collection. Two acclaimed single varietal oils, Frantoio and Mission, as well as the Multi Varietal from the Stellenbosch estate’s verdant olive groves, make up the TOKARA EVOO Collection.
TOKARA excels for 4th consecutive year at WM 10 Year Old Wine Awards
Friday, 21 February, 2020 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA, the acclaimed family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has excelled as a top preforming cellar at the WM 10 Year Old Wine Awards for the 4th consecutive year with four wines breaking the venerable 90 point barrier. Showing its prowess as a world class producer of wines of remarkable ageability and consistency, TOKARA was ranked second highest performer overall once again this year.
TOKARA Rare Plant Fair and Autumn Open Garden 2020
Monday, 10 February, 2020 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil Experience TOKARA in all its autumn splendour when this acclaimed Stellenbosch family wine and olive estate opens its extensive farm garden to the public for the annual Rare Plant Fair. Meander through tranquil walks dotted with sculptures by local artists while taking in the magnificent vistas over the large garden dam.
TOKARA releases second vintage of its ultra-stylish MCC
HOME » NEWS » ARTICLE « go back Tuesday, 26 November, 2019 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA, the family owned Stellenbosch wine estate known for elegant wines with understated flair, has just released the second vintage of its ultra-stylish Méthode Cap Classique. This 100% Chardonnay is crafted from cool climate grapes grown on TOKARA’s prized Elgin property.
TOKARA Noble Late Harvest shimmers in a festive gift pack
HOME » NEWS » ARTICLE « go back Friday, 15 November, 2019 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil Add the Midas touch to your festive season with TOKARA’s opulent Reserve Collection Noble Late Harvest - a Platter’s 5-star dessert wine beautifully presented in a shimmering gift pack befitting this awe-inspiring golden nectar. This 5-star laureate shares top honours as the country’s best Noble Late Harvest in the definitive 2020 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.
Diverse TOKARA wines from the kingdom of Cabernet Sauvignon
HOME » NEWS » ARTICLE « go back Thursday, 4 July, 2019 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil Cabernet Sauvignon is a significant cornerstone of TOKARA, the prestigious family owned Stellenbosch wine estate,with a diverse selection of consummate wines. TOKARA’s forward thinking vision for Cabernet Sauvignon from day one after owners GT and Anne-Marie Ferreira acquired the farm, has seen their vineyards on the foothills of the Simonsberg consistently producing exceptional, award winning wines.
TOKARA garners Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards
HOME » NEWS » ARTICLE « go back Monday, 3 June, 2019 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA, the prized family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has swept the board at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) in London with a Platinum medal and four wines breaking the venerable 90 point barrier. Top achiever attaining Platinum with a score of 97/100 is TOKARA’s flagship white wine, the Director’s Reserve White 2016.
TOKARA excels for 3rd consecutive year at 10 Year Old Wine Awards
Wednesday, 6 March, 2019 TOKARA Wines | Olive Oil TOKARA, the acclaimed family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has excelled as a top preforming cellar at the 10 Year Old Wine Awards 2019 for the third consecutive year. Showing its prowess as a world class producer of red and white wines of remarkable age ability and consistency, TOKARA was ranked second highest performer overall with 90 points or more awarded to all five of its wines entered in the competition this year.
Gleeful 2019 Harvest kicks off at Tokara
Tuesday, 29 January, 2019 Tokara Wines Harvest 2019 has started with great exuberance at Tokara, the family owned Stellenbosch wine estate on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass, with relatively cool summer temperatures boding well for a stellar vintage. The first bounty of the 2019 Tokara harvest was Chenin Blanc, destined to become one of the building blocks of the luxurious Director’s Reserve 10 Year Old Pot still Brandy.
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