In the heart of the Vlottenburg Valley, where the Eerste River winds its way through the tranquil landscape, lies the legendary Van Ryn Brandy Cellar.

The rich history of this cellar dates back to 1845, when the Dutch immigrant Jan van Ryn arrived at the Cape. He established the Van Ryn Wine and Brandy Company, and with it a proud tradition of brandy excellence.

True to its founder's belief that the secret of a great brandy lies in the maturation, the cornerstone of the Van Ryn Brandy Cellar philosophy is "Excellence in Maturation".

Here the age-old skill of the cooper, preserved for posterity, still forms an integral part of brandy maturation in wood. Much care is afforded to maintain optimum maturation conditions in the cellar.

Tastings & Sales

Monday to Friday:  8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 12:30pm

Tours

Visit the Van Ryn Brandy Cellar and embark on a journey through time. See the resident cooper practise his ancient craft, how brandy is distilled in an 19th century Cognac potstill, and experience the fine art of brandy maturation. A tour of this historic cellar includes a short film on the fascinating story of brandy.

Contact the Distillery for more details.

Tel: +27(0)21-8813-875

Fax: +27(0)21-881-3127

Email: info@distell.co.za

How To Get There

From Cape Town via the N2:
When travelling from Cape Town on the N2 in the direction of Somerset West, take the Stellenbosch R310 off-ramp from the N2. Also referred to as Baden Powell Drive (Exit 33 Helderberg). At the stop street on the bridge, turn left to Stellenbosch.
Travel along the R310 to Stellenbosch for approximately 10 kilometres. Shortly after passing the Spier estate, take the right hand turn-off before the train bridge onto the Van Rhyn Road. The Van Ryn Cellar is situated a mere 500 metres further.

From Cape Town via the N1
When travelling from Cape Town on the N1 in the direction of Paarl, take the R304 off-ramp from the N1 and proceed to Stellenbosch. Travel along the R304 to Stellenbosch.
When entering Stellenbosch, turn right at the second set of traffic lights after the bridge and proceed over 2 sets of traffic lights to where the road forks. Turn right to Cape Town and Kuilsrivier. This is Adam Tas Road and eventually becomes the R44. Travel for approximately 5 km and turn left at the R310 airport off-ramp.  Travel along the R310 for approximately 3 kilometres. Immediately after crossing a train bridge, turn left onto the Van Rhyn Road. The Van Ryn Cellar is situated a mere 500 metres further.