Cape Winelands and the Wine Routes
The bulk of South Africa's wine comes from the area we classically call the Cape Winelands which includes the towns of
Stellenbosch,
Franschhoek,
Wellington
and
Paarl.
Falling just outside this area are the estates of the
Constantia
and
Durbanville
areas.
The fertile green valleys, the Mediterranean climate and the winter rainfall ensure that the Cape Winelands produces some of the best wines in the country. As a matter of fact Good wine and the Western Cape is synonomous. Once just a collection of independent wineries, each doing their own thing, the Winelands have become more user-friendly, with the formation of wine routes. It makes good marketing sense for the wine producers and it's also easier for you because the various cellars are well sign-posted.
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But it is not only about wine any more!
Many of the wine estates have become very tourist orientated offering guided tours, gift shops, play parks, museums and restaurants.
At some of the small estates you may even end up sitting in a rustic cellar, sipping wines with the wine maker himself!
The Wine Routes
Stellenbosch Wine route
Founded in 1971 The Stellenbosch Wine Routes is the oldest wine route representing more than 200 estates.
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Franschhoek Wine Route
Franschhoek wine estates are situated in an incredibly beautiful valley and they produce some of the world’s finest wines. More than 40 wineries make up this wine route.
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Constantia Valley Wine Route
The fertile Constantia Valley is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. Discover the delights on offer on each of the five vineyards.
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Durbanville Wine route
The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of nine wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with great restaurants and intimate country kitchens.
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