About Vinora
Vinora is your passport to wine country. We built it for anyone who loves exploring South Africa's Cape Winelands and wants a way to remember every estate, every glass, and every trip along the way.
Check in at wineries across the Cape to stamp your digital passport. As you visit more estates you'll unlock badges that mark the ground you've covered — from your first check-in to touring every stop on a Franschhoek Wine Tram line.
Keep a cellar of the wines you've loved, with your own tasting notes and photos. Plan a multi-estate trip with our route planner, follow friends to see where they've been, and discover new estates through the people you trust.
Vinora is also how wineries get discovered — every estate has a free listing from day one, and owners can claim their profile to add their own photos, wines, events and promotions.
Vinora is built and operated by Hyperian Labs. Have a question, found a bug, or run into an issue? We'd like to hear from you at vinora@hyperianlabs.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vinora free?+
Yes. Your wine passport, check-ins, badges, cellar, reviews and the social feed are free forever. Explorer Plus is an optional premium membership for travellers who want more.
How do I check in at a winery?+
Open the winery on Vinora and tap Check in. Vinora confirms you're there using your phone's GPS and a quick photo, so your passport is stamped on the spot — no QR code needed.
Do I need to be at the winery to check in?+
Yes. Check-ins are location-verified, so you need to be at the estate. That's what makes your passport a genuine record of the places you've actually visited.
What are badges?+
Badges are stamps you earn as you explore — from your very first check-in to covering a whole region or completing a wine route. They mark the ground you've covered.
Can I add a winery that isn't listed?+
Yes — use Suggest a winery to tell us about an estate that isn't on Vinora yet, including its location and a photo. We review each one and add it if it checks out.
Can wineries list and manage their own profile?+
Every estate has a free listing from day one, and owners can claim their profile to add their own photos, wines, events and promotions.
Drink responsibly
Vinora is for adults of legal drinking age (18+ in South Africa). We celebrate wine, the people who make it and the places it comes from — always in moderation. Please enjoy wine responsibly, know your limits, and never drink and drive.