Cape Town and Surrounds Wine Estates
Days trips to Wine Estates for tasting, superb meals and fun for the kids
A visit to Cape Town is not complete without a visit to some of the magnificent Wine Estates which surround the city. Wine tasting is a popular leisure activity in and around Cape Town, and most wineries are ready to receive visitors in their well-appointed tasting rooms.
The CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE is the oldest wine route in the Southern Hemisphere. Wines have been made in this valley for 333 years. This Wine Route offers fantastic wines, stunning views and delicious food within 20 minutes of the City centre, in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Table Mountain Nature Reserve.
Recommended Wine Estates
Buitenverwachting ; Groot Constantia ; Klein Constantia ; Steenberg.
There are three distinct wine routes, STELLENBOSCH, FRANSCHHOEK & PAARL which encompass the vast majority of the Cape Winelands, and boast some of the finest wine estates in the world.
STELLENBOSCH
Stellenbosch is a beautiful, historic town that every traveler needs to visit. With its rich culture and history, it is the magnificent wine estates that draw countless tourists to this valley where food and wine flow in abundance. Stellenbosch is today seen as the heartland of South African wines, and home to some of the top wine farms in the country. One of the award-winning wine estates in Stellenbosch, TOKARA, was named as one of the World’s Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands for 2018, making it one of only three South African wine brands to attain this global accolade.
Recommended Wine Estates
- Beyerskloof ; Delheim; Ernie Els Wines ; Kanonkop ; Kleine Zalze ; Lanzerac Wine Estate ; Neethlingshof Estate ; Simonsig ; Spier Wine Farm ; Thelema Mountain Vineyards ; Tokara Wine Estate ; Valliera Wines.
FRANSCHHOEK
Franschhoek is about an hour from the city centre. Known as the gourmet capital of the country, Franschhoek has an elite wine route and offers wine tasting tours with its famous Franschhoek Wine Tram. Visitors can enjoy wine pairings at this town’s award-winning restaurants.
Recommended Wine Estates
- Antonji Rupert Wine Estate & Terra Del Capo Tasting Room ; Boschendal; Eikehof ; Leopards Leap ; La-Motte Wine Estate ; LaBourgogne Farm ; Lynx Wine Estate ; Stony Brook Vineyards.
PAARL
Just a stone’s throw from the Franschhoek Valley, Paarl offers a more laid-back wine tasting experience. This beautiful little town offers history and hospitality. Paarl is not only known for its wine, but also for well-made brandy and grappa. With less mainstream tourist attractions and activities, this valley still boasts one-of-a-kind wine tasting and dining experiences.
Recommended Wine Estates
- Avondale ; Babylonstoren ; Fairview Wine & Cheese ; KWV Wine Emporium ; Laborie Estate ; Landskroon Wines ; Nederberg.
DURBANVILLE
Durbanville is a suburb of Cape Town within about 30 minutes’ reach from the city centre, set amongst beautiful rolling hills. This popular wine route offers a few A-List entries, not just for its close proximity to Cape Town, but also for its excellent quality, award-winning wines.
Recommended Wine Estates