kay & monty vineyards
An award-winning boutique vineyard in the heart of the Plett Wine Route
kay & monty vineyards
An award-winning boutique vineyard in the heart of the Plett Wine Route
celebrating the slow life
Set in the lush rolling hills of The Crags in the heart of the Plett Wine Route – South Africa’s smallest “Wine of Origin” production area – Kay & Monty Vineyards is a small, family-owned wine farm with just under eight hectares of land under vine. Our charming tasting room and restaurant offer a relaxed location for long, unhurried lunches served family-style in a converted orchid greenhouse, which also transforms into an elegant wedding venue for celebrations both large and small.
share in the goodness
We invite you to enjoy the fresh country air with a wine tasting and long, leisurely lunch with a view of the dam and the far-off Tsitsikamma Mountains. We offer mouthwatering cheese and charcuterie platters, flatbreads and salads, as well as a tasty kids menu and a selection of drinks in addition to our own range of boutique wines.
share in the goodness
We invite you to enjoy the fresh country air with a wine tasting and long, leisurely lunch with a view of the dam and the far-off Tsitsikamma Mountains. We offer mouthwatering cheese and charcuterie platters, flatbreads and salads, as well as a tasty kids menu and a selection of drinks in addition to our own range of boutique wines.
Vinum Vita Est
“Wine is life”
Each of Kay & Monty’s boutique wines is made here, by hand and with love, from grapes grown on the farm. Aside from enjoying them with your lunch, guests can taste the full range as part of a delicious wine pairing or go behind the scenes on a guided cellar tour – something quite unique on the Plett Wine Route.
Vinum Vita Est
“Wine is life”
Each of Kay & Monty’s boutique wines is made here, by hand and with love, from grapes grown on the farm. Aside from enjoying them with your lunch, guests can taste the full range as part of a delicious wine pairing or go behind the scenes on a guided cellar tour – something quite unique on the Plett Wine Route.
Wine & Bruschetta Pairing
Linger over a flight of our five boutique wines, each one matched to a mouthwatering bruschetta built around its particular character. From an easy-drinking red to crisp, cool-climate whites and the style of Cap Classique this stretch of coastline is fast becoming known for, it's a relaxed and delicious way to taste your way through everything Plettenberg Bay does best.
Cellar Tour
Step into our working cellar for a guided look at how it's all made by the people who actually make it. You’ll walk through the realities of small-batch production and the hands-on winemaking that shapes every bottle, going well beyond what you see in the tasting room. It's a rare chance to see boutique winemaking up close, in one of South Africa's smallest and most interesting wine regions.
About Us
Inspired by our fierce love of family and respect for the people who shaped us, Kay & Monty is a celebration of the most important things in life. We pour our hearts into everything we do, bringing passion and courage to the creation of unforgettable moments for other families like ours – the ones you are born to as well as the ones you choose.
About Us
Inspired by our fierce love of family and respect for the people who shaped us, Kay & Monty is a celebration of the most important things in life. We pour our hearts into everything we do, bringing passion and courage to the creation of unforgettable moments for other families like ours – the ones you are born to as well as the ones you choose.
Kay & Monty Vineyards is a boutique wine farm run by a small, passionate team. The region is known for its cool-climate wines and is ideal for growing varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; all grapes you will find in our vineyards.
“At Kay & Monty Vineyards, the intention is to keep the production small in order to deliver unique, hand-crafted and appealing new flavours.”
Once a rambling protea farm and dairy, Kay & Monty Vineyards is now a charming 220-hectare wine farm, polo estate and wedding venue. The land was purchased in 2004 by Chick Legh, who planted the first vines five years later – only the second property in the region to do so – producing its first vintage in 2012. The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc went on to win gold at the prestigious Old Mutual Wine Show; the first of many awards to come.
Chick’s legacy is honoured by farm manager Jennifer Woods, winemaker Anton Smal, and their small team, who work closely together to craft interesting, innovative wines that Chick would have loved. Remarkably easy-drinking, our range – a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay, a rosé, a red blend and a Cap Classique – is the perfect pairing to a long, sun-drenched lunch on the deck in sight of Chick’s beloved polo ponies in the company of family and friends.
“Kay & Monty Vineyards is a lasting tribute to my grandparents. On balmy summer evenings, Kay was likely to turn to Monty and conspiratorially suggest a chilled glass of Champu.”
stay
Once a rambling farmhouse on the original estate, Country House at Kay & Monty is now a lovingly-restored five-bedroom homestead that offers guests a taste of the rural idyll in the heart of the Garden Route. Available for exclusive use only, this elegant property is comfortable, spacious and private, while being conveniently located for wine tasting, mountain biking, trail running and other adventures.
stay
Once a rambling farmhouse on the original estate, Country House at Kay & Monty is now a lovingly-restored five-bedroom homestead that offers guests a taste of the rural idyll in the heart of the Garden Route. Available for exclusive use only, this elegant property is comfortable, spacious and private, while being conveniently located for wine tasting, mountain biking, trail running and other adventures.
