Wine Route

The Wine Route of the Western Cape have become a major

The Wine Route of the Western Cape have become a major tourist destination in South Africa. The Wine Route connects all the tourist attractions and wineries of the Winelands region together to form an unique tourism experience. Come and explore the wine route and feel some of out famous Wineland hospitality.

Wine Route directory of Western Cape Winelands

• Constantia Wineland
  Contact Cape Town Tourism for a horse-drawn carriage tour through the Constantia winelands. You can stop en-route for refreshments, tours, or tastings at wineries such as Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia or Buitenverwachting. Dont forget to shop at the Old Cape Farm Stall for fresh goods and gourmet foods.
• Stellenbosch Wineland
  Since this is the oldest and largest route, having the most estates, wineries and cooperatives as well as wine and cultural museums, allow plenty of time to explore it probably a whole week or several weekends. You can buy a map of the farms on the route from the Information Centre in Stellenbosch.
• Paarl Wineland
  For a satisfying experience on the countrys second-oldest wine-route, try historic Backsberg Estates self-conducted tour of its cellars and brandy pot stills (youre watched on camera). Or take a guided tour of the sprawling KWV cellars. Also along the route are Zandwijk, where South Africas only kosher wines are made, and Fairview farm, known for its cheeses.
• Wellington Wineland
  Historic Wellington with its museums and old churches, is the centre of this off-the-beat-en-track route, typified by small, family-run wineries. At Bovlei you can have your own wine label designed and made for you. North of Wellington is the lovely Brians Kloof Pass.
• Klein Karoo Wineland
  Where else can you see ostriches and vines side by side? Viticulture has boosted the economy of this hot, arid region between the Langeberg and Swartberg mountains, and is practised at farms round Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, Swellendam, Ladismith and Montagu. Dont miss the export-quality flagship ports of Boplaas Estate.
• Franschhoek Wineland
  The farms of the Vignerons de Franschhoek, as the producers along this French-influenced wine route are properly known, lie in a beautiful valley and many have historic homesteads, such as Boschendal, La Motte and L�Ormarins. If time is short you can taste the Franschhoek Vineyards Cooperative wines at the wine-tasting centre in Franschhoek.
• Worcester Wineland
  This route covers a triangle that stretches from Villiersdorp in the south to Woseley and Worcester in the North. It included wineries such as the Brandvlei and Merwida cooperatives. Worcester it self has many other attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and the Karoo National Botanic Garden, just four kilometres outside the town.
• Robertson Wineland
  The lime-rich soils of the region play an important part in producing its well-balanced wines, such as those of Van Loveren, Weltevrede, Zandvliet and the Rooiberg Cooperative. This mountainous region is traversed by hiking trails best enjoyed in spring. Its also famous fro being the birthplace of some of the countrys greatest racehorses and a nursery for roses.

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