Travel the Wine Route

Fertile valleys surrounded by mountains with a mediterranean climate are the natural home of great wines. The Cape south west corner has capitalised on natures' bounty. The region is famous for fine wines, Ports, Sherries and Brandies.

Most of the vinyards and estates have opened their cellars to visitors and provide facilities for tasting, meals and other refreshments.

There are several tour operators servicing the wine routes and visitors would be advised to take advantage of their special knowledge.

Maps are available for those who feel the need to be free to wander.

In Historic Stellenbosch there are over 40 wine farms to visit. The cellars of the Wine Route are situated along the four main roads leading to Stellenbosch. Each cellar entrance is clearly signposted - watch for the official Wine Route logo. Most of the cellars offer cellar tours as well as lunches in their shaded gardens or restaurants together with a bottle of wine of your choice.

Heading out towards Franschoek visitors pass the famous Boschendal estate. A restaurant serves tea and traditional Cape pastries while the main homestead has been opened as a museum.

Wine may be purchased at all of the cellars. Should you require it, delivery both nationally and internationally can be arranged.