South Africa, Cape Town, March 2009; EXPLORING the historic Stellenbosch Winelands has never been more fun, cost effective and hassle-free than with d�Ouwe Werf Hotel and associated service provider, the hop-on hop-off bus �Vine Hopper�!

With its main collection and drop-off point only a short walk from d�Ouwe Werf, guests of this gracious hotel opting to use Vine Hopper have the choice of exploring no less than twelve (12) of the Cape�s finest vineyards�all at their own leisure.

Hop on, hop off, anywhere anytime on one of two routes on offer. Each route promises to showcase a collection of Stellenbosch�s and South Africa�s premier wine estates!

� �The Northern Route� stops at: - Bergkelder - Beyerskloof - Simonsig - Delvera - Muratie - Delheim

� �The Southern Route� stops at: - Vredenheim� - Van Ryn�s Brandy Cellar - Spier - Haskell - Bilton - Kleine Zalze MORE Guests to d�Ouwe Werf are encouraged to enquire further at reception. For absolute convenience we will arrange your booking for you! The 1-day Vine Hopper ticket is priced at R150 per person, while a 2-day ticket costs R260 per person.

For reservations and more information contact Elanie Potgieter General Manager, d�Ouwe Werf Hotel on (27) (21) 887 4608, e-mail manager@ouwewerf.com, or visit www.ouwewerf.com

ABOUT D�OUWE WERF HOTEL d�Ouwe Werf Hotel is the recent acquisition of the Petousis family and now forms part of a bespoke Cape collection including the renowned Vineyard Hotel & Spa and the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre. It is a world-class four-star deluxe hotel situated in Stellenbosch�s premier Church Street and offers 38 individually styled and lavish en-suite rooms, the restaurant 1802 @ d�Ouwe Werf, and a well-equipped conference room. The hotel is well located to explore the historic town of Stellenbosch, the Cape Winelands, and a host of golf courses, and is also a mere 45 km from the city of Cape Town.

Under the guidance of the Petousis family, who have sensitively restored and upgraded the heritage property at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, d�Ouwe Werf is expected to undergo some refreshing refurbishments in 2009 to further meet the needs of today�s traveller.

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For information contact; David C. Hickman Impact Sales & Marketing International Representative Office - United Kingdom, Ireland & Scandinavia 16 Hanover Square Mayfair London W1S 1HT United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7659 1208 Fax: +44 20 7659 1209 Cell: +44 777 178 5650 E-mail: vineyard@impactsales-int.com