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