The climate and soils of the Stellenbosch winelands are ideal for grape growing. With more than 60 estates it is the leading centre for viticulture and viticultural research. The region has South Africa’s oldest wine route, where visitors can taste the produce from most of the Stellenbosch wine estates. more

The Worcester winelands, the largest wine growing area in South Africa, stretch from the Hex River Valley in the north to Villiersdorp in the south. Here there are great value wines and spectacular drives over passes connecting the Worcester wine estates. more

Vergelegen wine estate is one of the most historic estates in the Western Cape. It also has a magnificent manor house fronted by enormous camphor trees. This Somerset West wine estate has won numerous international awards for its quality wines. more

The Paarl Winelands are a magnet for wine lovers the world over. While it produces fine Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs and Rieslings, it is legendary for its award-winning noble reds. That is why this wine route is affectionately known as the ‘Red Route’. more

The Franschhoek winelands have more than 40 wine farms, many of which belong to the Vignerons de Franschhoek wine route. These offer a superb variety from white wines to noble reds. Then there are the valley’s signature methode Cap Classique sparkling wines. more

South Africa’s winelands produced the first local wines in 1659. Since then the industry has gone from strength to strength; and it’s not hard to see why. The climate, cooling winds, soil and expertise are the perfect ingredients for creating wine. more

The Groot Constantia winelands, founded in 1679, is South Africa’s oldest wine estate. Set in magnificent gardens with views over Cape Town, it has consistently produced top quality wines over the centuries. Its manor house is a leading tourist attraction, as are the fine restaurants of the winelands in Constantia. more