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Paraglidinging over the Franschhoek winelands

South African wine

Courtesy of our fantastic wines, thousands of international visitors flock to our winelands where they find a myriad attractions and activities to keep them entertained all year round.

Route 62 Wine Route

Like the fragrant nose on some of the fine vintages you’ll taste along the way, the Route 62 Wine Route is a heady bouquet of local culture, food, unorthodox characters and exceptional wine.

Mountain biking is an active winelands adventure

Active Cape Winelands Adventures

If helicopter trips, balloon rides, hiking, paragliding, and mountain biking trails washed down with gourmet food and wine sounds fabulous, you’ll flip for these active Cape winelands adventures.

Pintotage wine bath for 2 in the vineyard

Grape escapes in the winelands

If you’ve done the cellar tour (many times), tasted the wines (lots of them) and got the t-shirt, try these grape escapes for a new take on fun in the winelands.

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Best Winelands Cheese Venues

Classic companions, our wines and cheeses have grown in stature, regularly grabbing dozens of medals at international level. Enjoy them both at our best winelands cheese venues.

South African food and wine pairings

Whether you’re an adventurous wine lover, a curious foodie or just in the mood to titillate your taste buds, you’ll find these unusual food and wine pairings intriguing and delicious.

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Wine Estates (gastronomic)

Buitenverwachting

This Cape culinary legend is majestically situated in the heart of Constantia Valley, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Do not leave withour sampling the raspberry soufflé Buitenverwachting wine farm, Klein Constantia Road, Constantia. Tel 021 794 3522.
Pomegranate

Funky menu which lists gastronomic elements rather than specific dishes. The chef gives a verbal description of how he can prepare the elements involved and how to pair the wines. Vergenoegd Wine Estate, Baden Powell Drive (R310 off N2), Stellenbosch. Tel 021 843 3248.
La Colombe

Multi award-winning wine and food are always the order of the day. Chef Luke Dale-Roberts offers Franco-Asian fusions to match the spicy perfection of the wines. Constantia Uitsig, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia. Tel 021 794 2390.
Mange Tout

In a region full of fabulous views, Mange Tout has one of the finest. Try an estate chardonnay with the smoked crab consommé for crustacean perfection. Mont Rochelle Hotel, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek. Tel 021 876 2770
Terroir

Robust French food reinterpreted through Western Cape sensibilities. Food-friendly wines from Kleine Zalze and others. Chef-patron Michael Broughton’s pistachio crème anglaise drizzled over chocolate pudding is the stuff of dreams. Kleine Zalze wine farm, Technopark, R44, Stellenbosch. Tel 021 880 8167
Bread and Wine

Chef Neil Jewell is the king of charcuterie chic. His sausages combine well with the oceans of Môreson wines on offer. Kids can play in the vineyard. World class wonderful Môreson wine farm, Happy Valley Road, Franschhoek. Tel 021 876 3692.
Grande Provence

Chef Peter Tempelhof offers Anglo-Provençal style food with a large range of SA and French wines in an industrial-chic space with high-backed leather chairs, and an adjoining art gallery. Grande Provence Estate, Main Road, Franschhoek. Tel 021 876 8600
Bramon

This young winery focuses on Sauvignon Blanc and the Vukani, joint venture BEE range. The wine and tapas in a vineyard combination is ideal for relaxed, kid friendly, epicurean afternoons N2, The Crags, 18km from Plettenberg Bay (turn right at African Art shop). Tel 082 871 8297.
The Goatshed

The Fairview/Goats do Roam-based wine-list complements the menu. Think breakfast croissant with Fairview chevin, lunch lamb shank braised in Fairview wine and a glass of bubbly with your afternoon tea. Fairview, Suid-Agter Paarl Road. Tel 021 863 3609.
Tokara

Chef Etienne Bonthuys works from a chic stone and glass restaurant on the peak of the Helshoogte Pass. The Pears poached in Tokara wine are a simple, terroir-specific delight. Off the R310, top of Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch. Tel 021 808 5959.