Bone-dry Sauvignon. Smooth Syrah. Punchy Pintotage. Tasting South African specialities at the source is reason enough to visit the Winelands. But we can think of a few more.
The former French Huguenot settlement of Franschhoek and the Dutch-founded Stellenbosch are the most well known towns. These, along with nearby Paarl, are trailblazers when it comes to South African food. There are plenty of excellent places to eat, offering everything from tasting menus by celebrated chefs to al fresco picnics in vineyards.
There are lots of lesser-known towns to visit, too. Places like Robertson, famed for its fragrant roses, or the olive growing area, Riebeek Kasteel. We know some super routes from Wellington to Oudtshoorn, so if you fancy hitting the open road, we’d be happy to help with the planning.
Driving not your thing? There are lots of other ways to travel. Take the wine tram around Franschhoek. Go wine tasting on horseback or by helicopter. Or let us arrange a car and driver for you.
And beer drinkers, don’t despair: Franschhoek now has a little micro-brewery, too.
