Welcome to Abingdon Wine Estate

KZN’s Premier Wine Estate

Located in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, a unique pioneering estate.

Experience abingdon

From vineyard to table, enjoy exceptional wines, delicious cuisine, and the convenience of shopping your favourites online.

Tasting Room

Wine tasting available at R150 pp
Tasting includes 5 wines

Restaurant

We are open Fridays & Saturdays
11am – 5pm. Booking is essential.

All our wines are available to be enjoyed by the glass (125ml & 175ml) or bottle throughout the day

Shop Online

All our wines are available to purchase online, with secure checkout.

Our Story

Located in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, a unique pioneering estate which has positioned itself as a serious single vineyard boutique wine producer in KZN. Abingdon was the first farm in KZN to produce a certified estate wine with their maiden vintage in 2007. The farm was bought in 2000 by owners, Ian & Jane Smorthwaite, and the first vines were planted in 2004. Situated at 1140m above sea level, the Estate has 4ha under vine and produces certified single vineyard Estate wines from 100% Abingdon grapes.

The estate is family run with father & daughter team, Ian Smorthwaite and Laurie Cooper, taking a hands on approach to all aspects of viticulture and wine making.

abingdon family

2000

The Smorthwaite family purchases the farm in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

2004

The first vineyards are planted at 1,140 metres above sea level.

2007

Abingdon releases KwaZulu-Natal's first certified estate wine.

TODAY

Over 120 certified wines produced, with most sold directly from the estate tasting room.
functions

Experience Abingdon

Corporate

We cater for intimate corporate events up to 60 guests and can offer a unique day tailor made to your specific needs, be it in the form of an informative vineyard and cellar tour with wine tasting, or a fun team building blending competition. Please contact Jane for further information on these as well as menu ideas. Corporate bookings may be arranged on weekdays.

Weddings

We are not a wedding venue as such, but we do take on a few select small weddings each year for couples looking for the perfect Abingdon Wedding. Our weddings are small day time weddings with the emphasis on good wine and good food. Relaxed, outdoors with country charm. We take a maximum of 72 guests and each wedding is uniquely different.

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Contact us

Our location

Abingdon Estate, 7 District Road 369, Lions River, 3260

Opening Hours

Fridays & Saturdays
11am – 5pm
Booking is essential

Contact

Phone: 083 463 8503.
Email: jane@abingdonestate.co.za

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