The Winelands

The oldest wine-making region in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1685, Constantia Valley is today the Cape’s most intimate wine route consisting of seven wine farms, each with their own distinctive heritage and premium wines.  Enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and royalty in the 18th century, Constantia Valley’s unique combination of terroir and climate produces some of the world’s finest wines that continue to this day to win accolades and international awards for consistently high standard and quality.  Be sure to visit Groot Constantia the finest surviving example of Cape Dutch architecture and one of South Africa’s foremost historical monuments and tourist attractions

(Highlights: Old Dutch architecture, restaurants, wine tasting and tours, museum)

Durbanville was one of the earliest farming areas with the original estates having already been granted in 1698.  Even today, a number of the farms are still cultivated by families who have owned the land for many generations. With a diverse group pf producers ranging from traditional to the ultra modern, visitors can experience a full spectrum of wines and other related activities.  Some of the best fine dining restaurants as well as informal country kitchens can be found within the region, while olive products (including extra virgin olive oil and tapenades) are also produced from locally sourced olives.

(Highlights: Historical area, olive tasting, wine tasting, cellar tours)

The heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that’s steeped in South African tradition.  The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country’s most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars – most of which are open to the public.  Enjoy a long day’s wine tasting and wine buying and you’ll sip more than our great South African wines – you’ll taste our South African way of life.

(Highlights: Wine Tasting, Cellar Tours, Historical Town, Monuments, cheese tasting)

Paarl Vintners invites you to discover the diversity of their beautiful wine valley. From large international wine companies to the smallest ‘garagiste’ winemakers the aim of Paarl Vintners is to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of good living.  A wide range of wines and styles are produced here so whether you are looking for fresh and fruity or dark and brooding they’ll be sure to have a wine perfectly suited to your palate.

(Highlights: Wine tasting, cellar tours, brandy cellar, historical town, monuments, restaurants)

Franschhoek Valley is the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisine.  Breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines and accommodation await all visitors.  Spectacular vineyards cover these mountain slopes settled 300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history centred around a picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people.

(Highlights: Wine tasting, cellar tours, restaurants, cheese, chocolates, shopping, historical town)