Cape Winelands

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The Cape Winelands is a region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is the largest wine producing region in South Africa and is divided into six main wine regions, each offering their own unique wine route. Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Robertson and Wellington are the most popular. With over 200 cellars to choose from, you are guaranteed to taste some of the finest wines and food in the world. Experience rolling vineyards, quaint Cape Dutch homesteads, museums, galleries, theatres, award winning restaurants and wine festivals. These regions of natural beauty surrounded by spectacular mountain backdrops will enrich your stay in the Cape.

Traditional architecture at Rosendal Wineryin Robertson

A view of the rural winelands of Robertson on a Game Drive in Klaasvoogds

Constantia Valley wine region is situated in beautiful surroundings with spectacular mountain backdrops, boasting some of the oldest wine estates and homesteads along with award several award winning wines and restaurants. You can go on several tours through the winelands or make up your own. 90% of the farms offer wine tastings and cellar tours.

Stellenbosch Wine region is the best known regions in the Cape. In 1971 the 1st official wine route was founded. It is home to a variety of cellars producing some of the country's most acclaimed wines. Boschendal, Neethlingshof, Delheim, Welmoed, Delair, Spier, Saxenburg, La Motte, Boschendal, Chamonix and Cabriere to name a few.

Franschhoek valley Wine region was settled over 300-years ago by the French Huguenots. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Franschhoek and Drakenstein mountains, this quaint village has over 30 wine farms: Akkerdal Estate, Allée Bleue Farms,Bellingham, Boekenhoutskloof, Boschendal Cabriere, Chamonix, Dieu Donnè, Eikehof, Franschhoek Pass Winery, Franschhoek Vineyards, Freedom Hill wines, GlenWood, Graham Beck cellar, Grand Provence ,Grande Provence Wine Estate, Haut Espoir, La Bourgogne, La Bri, La Chataigne, La Chaumiere Wine Estate, La Couronne Wine Estate, La Motte, La Petite Ferme, La Roche Landau Du Val Wines, Le Manoir de Brendel, Lormarins, Lynx Wines, Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards, Moreson, Plaisirdemerle, Rickety Bridge Winery, Rupert & de Rothschild Vignerons, Solms, Stony Brook, Vrede en Lust.^[1]

A number of other excellent wine farms can be found slightly further a field in the Paarl and Wellington regions.

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