South Africa's Finest
Wine Experiences
Explore world-class vineyards during your Cricket World Cup journey. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Constantia — four of the southern hemisphere's most celebrated wine regions.
Why South African Wines Are Famous
South Africa has been producing wine since 1659 — one of the New World's oldest wine traditions — and has developed distinctive varieties and styles found nowhere else.
Pinotage
South Africa's unique signature grape. Created in 1925, it's virtually grown nowhere else — complex, elegant, and distinctly South African.
Chenin Blanc
The Cape produces more Chenin Blanc than France's Loire Valley. From crisp dry whites to age-worthy old-vine expressions.
Méthode Cap Classique
South Africa's sparkling wine designation — Champagne-style quality at a fraction of the price. Franschhoek is the epicentre.
Old Vine Chenin
The world's largest collection of heritage Chenin vines, some over 50 years old. Among the Cape's most sought-after wines.
South African Wine Regions
Stellenbosch
The heart of South African wine. Over 200 estates across vine-covered mountain slopes, renowned for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage.
Key Varietals
Franschhoek
The gastronomic capital of South Africa. Celebrated estates and award-winning restaurants in a dramatic mountain valley. The Franschhoek Wine Tram offers scenic tours.
Key Varietals
Paarl
Diverse terroir from river flats to mountain slopes. Home to many of South Africa's most celebrated estates and wine brands.
Key Varietals
Constantia
South Africa's oldest wine region. Cool-climate mountain slopes producing exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon since 1685.
Key Varietals
Featured Wine Estates
Detailed guides to six of the Cape Winelands' most celebrated properties.
Stellenbosch Wine Guide
Africa's most celebrated wine region — comprehensive guide to estates, routes and dining.
Read guideFranschhoek Wine Valley Guide
South Africa's culinary capital. French Huguenot winemaking heritage since 1688.
Read guideConstantia Wine Region
South Africa's oldest wine-producing area. Groot Constantia established 1685.
Read guidePaarl Wine Region
One of the Cape's most diverse wine regions. Origin of KWV and many celebrated estates.
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Robertson Wine Valley
Known for Chardonnay, Muscadel and traditional-method sparkling wines.
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Durbanville Wine Valley
Closest wine valley to Cape Town. Cool ocean breezes produce outstanding Sauvignon Blanc.
Read guideExplore the Cape Winelands with Expert Guides
Full-day and half-day wine tours from Cape Town, including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Constantia, bookable through Viator.