The Cape Winelands Region:

With its roots dating back to over 350 years ago, the wine industry in South Africa has grown to become one of the world's most popular wines. Our winemakers in the Western Cape are creating well-structured and sophisticated wines and adding a Capetonian twist on the classic international varietal. South African wine has something for everyone from bright, fresh sauvignon blanc to spicy shiraz, velvety, smooth merlot, the butteriest chardonnays, plum-tastic pinotage and intoxicating MCC sparkling wines and the most-planted grape variety in South Africa is Chenin Blanc, often called Steen.
Best Scenery, Quaint Towns, and Signature Wine
Whether you want to detour from Cape Town for a quick tasting or plan your Cape Town tour around wine, you can learn more about 4 of the best Coastal wine regions on a guided tour experience and discover the safest and easiest way to explore the Winelands.
Cape Winelands divides into six regions encompassing 26 districts, but the most well-known areas are Constantia, Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Paarl and Franschhoek.
Pick a Wine Route in Cape Town
Paarl Wine Route
Paarl Wine Route in the Berg River Valley flanked by the impressive Drakenstein range is renowned for its rich, full-bodied, spicy red and crisp white wines but best known for the quality of its Shiraz. However, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Viognier and Mourvedre have become increasingly well regarded.
Highlights:
- Fairview cheese and wine pairing
- Visit the popular Spice Route Destination
- Scenic
Franschhoek Valley Wine Route
Franschhoek is a picturesque little town founded by the French Huguenots in 1688. The popular tourist destination produces all the classic wine varieties with unique blends.
Explore the french flair of Franschhoek on a group wine and tram experience and enjoy flexible wine tastings at 3 - 6 wine stops in the Franschoek Valley ending with a leisurely drive along a mountain pass.
Highlights:
Exclusive transfers from Cape Town and the surrounds
Stellenbosch Wine Growing Region
Travelling east from Cape Town lies the charming Stellenboschs wine-growing region. Well-known for its high-quality and consistently good wines. This popular wine route has been around since 1971 and excels at producing Bordeaux-style blends along with the award-winning South African signature variety – Pinotage.
Highlights:
- Visit Oom Samie se Winkel
- Visit the Babylonstoren garden
- See gorgeous gardens, lovely old Cape Dutch buildings and good wines
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