As a visitor on a Cape Winelands tour you need to be prepared and have done some research. Prepared in the sense that the person you are guided by is somewhat of an expert. The reason is very simple; there are too many choices and you need someone that can discern on your behalf. The wine community in the Cape is massive.
International award winning wines are created year in and year out in the main wine producing regions within the Cape. Large as well as the smaller farms are able to compete with their international counterparts. Names such as Lanzerac, Nederberg and Constantia are just a few of the labels that appear and can boast their successful accolades.
The main areas where wine is produced is the Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo and the coastal region. The most popular with tourists is the coastal region as it contains places such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and Constantia. Groot Constantia is a very famous farm and vineyard, established by Simon van der Stel the then governor in 1685. It is considered to be the mother of all South African vineyards. It is also situated in a spectacular part of Cape Town within the shadow of Table Mountain.
Of the Coastal wine making region, Stellenbosch attracts the most traffic of all. Named after Simon van der Stel, the town boasts a remarkable pedigree. It is also the site of the second largest university in the Cape and is actually known to be a university town because much of the campus is scattered throughout it. The KWV is also situated in Stellenbosch. The KWV is responsible for maintaining international standards for wine production throughout the region and brings together advanced methods of production and better knowledge of superlative viticulture.
Stellenbosch is well known for the parties and festivals it hosts throughout the international wine fraternity beyond the regular farm stalls and markets that are regularly open to the passing trade and public. Often auctions are held where job lots of wine gets sold; frequently attracts some of the more discriminating palates from around the world as they are aware of the quality on display.
Amazing wines, beautiful farms, vibrant vineyards and spectacular views are but a few of the splendid sights to see and take in during a wine tour of the Cape. Without the welcoming and dynamic people that look after it - it would not be the same.
International award winning wines are created year in and year out in the main wine producing regions within the Cape. Large as well as the smaller farms are able to compete with their international counterparts. Names such as Lanzerac, Nederberg and Constantia are just a few of the labels that appear and can boast their successful accolades.
The main areas where wine is produced is the Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo and the coastal region. The most popular with tourists is the coastal region as it contains places such as Stellenbosch, Paarl and Constantia. Groot Constantia is a very famous farm and vineyard, established by Simon van der Stel the then governor in 1685. It is considered to be the mother of all South African vineyards. It is also situated in a spectacular part of Cape Town within the shadow of Table Mountain.
Of the Coastal wine making region, Stellenbosch attracts the most traffic of all. Named after Simon van der Stel, the town boasts a remarkable pedigree. It is also the site of the second largest university in the Cape and is actually known to be a university town because much of the campus is scattered throughout it. The KWV is also situated in Stellenbosch. The KWV is responsible for maintaining international standards for wine production throughout the region and brings together advanced methods of production and better knowledge of superlative viticulture.
Stellenbosch is well known for the parties and festivals it hosts throughout the international wine fraternity beyond the regular farm stalls and markets that are regularly open to the passing trade and public. Often auctions are held where job lots of wine gets sold; frequently attracts some of the more discriminating palates from around the world as they are aware of the quality on display.
Amazing wines, beautiful farms, vibrant vineyards and spectacular views are but a few of the splendid sights to see and take in during a wine tour of the Cape. Without the welcoming and dynamic people that look after it - it would not be the same.
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