Packwood Country Estate

Packwood encompasses the perfect balance of beauty, tranquillity and exclusivity, whilst offering guests a rare opportunity to experience a taste of country living at its best. Nestled in the Garden of Eden between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, Packwood House boasts a magnificent position elevated above the estate, 1000 acres of green pastures surrounded by Knysna's indigenous forest, dramatic landscapes, majestic mountains and the Indian ocean.

A real home from home destination, Peter and Vicky welcome you in sharing Packwood, our charming house keeper Ilsa will look after you and ensure a relaxing stay.

Wholesome country farmhouse cuisine using the finest ingredients from Packwood. Rich & creamy milk fresh from the dairy, herbs, seasonal fruits and vegetables from the garden, wine from the vineyard, hand crafted cheeses using milk from the Jersey's.

100% traceability on all products - better for the environment and better for you.

An inspirational venue for an artists retreat, romantic and intimate wedding location, a timeless place for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Packwood's vineyard was developed in 2006, working with specialist viticulturists from Cape Town, the perfect site was chosen after thorough investigation of soil types and geographics. Planted at 300 metres above sea level the rows are planted in a south easterley direction maximising air circulation. Cool climate varieties were chosen SB316, CY277, PN115/777

The first harvest in March 2009 of Sauvignon Blanc produced 3000 bottles, careful selection of only the best quality grapes were hand picked and then taken down to Stellenbosch. Working with wine maker Teddy Hall the finished result was just what we had hoped for, robust and complex flavours with fruit and tropical undertones, a hint of flint, a refreshingly new nose for Sauvignon Blanc and not the typical granny smith apples which we are used to.

2010 saw the first harvest of Pinot Noir, which will be used to produce Packwood's first pink Cap Classique. Future plans include a still Pinot Noir, Pinot and Chardonnay blend as well as more delicious Sauvignon Blanc, .

Plettenberg Bay is attracting great interest as a wine producing area with over 16 new vineyards planted within the last 2 years. By 2011 Packwood hopes to have a small cellar and to commence wine making on the estate.

One of South Africa's top wine afficionados, Jean-Pierre Rossouw (of Rossouw's Restaurant Guidefame) gives the Packwood Sauvignon Blanc 2009 the thumbs up, saying:

"A very pure wine, with a lovely bright nose of tropical fruit and some lively grassy notes - classic sauvignon in expression. On the palate it is medium in weight and fresh, with very good fruit expression. All in all a great debut!"