It has been said by
a winemaker that you do not make wines, you have to grow them. This
means that it is of utmost importance in which area the vineyard is
because this is what will determine the taste of the wine since the
fruit and soil conditions determine the processes and characteristics.
The fairest Cape was identified and recognised as a prime vine growing
area by the earliest settlers in the country since they planted the
first vines three years after arriving in the country in 1652.Today
there are 4 major growing areas and some very distinct routes and
estates that make up the industry
South African wines have been winning competitions all over the world
and the conoisseurs of the world can examine the wine makers
products on some 12-16 different routes containing 20 plus towns as
wine centres..
Highlights
Stellenbosch Wine
Route
Vignerons de Franschhoek
Paarl Vintners
Worcester Wine Route
Wellington
Wine Route