With over 500 wineries stretching from Constantia to Stellenbosch to Franschhoek and Paarl, you’re truly spoiled for choice. And the more forward-thinking wineries have become expansive lifestyle destinations in their own right, offering not only a cellar experience, but also on-site restaurants, spas, boutiques, and other delights, all at one venue.

The Stellenbosch wine route

The Stellenbosch wine route (only 45-minute-drive from Cape Town) is one of the country’s most historic and recognised wine routes in the world and home to many of South Africa’s most prestigious wineries.

De Toren Private Cellar

For a unique red wine tasting experience, look no further than De Toren Private Cellar, located on the Polkadraai Hills. With a global reputation for excellence, De Toren is home to award-winning red blends, magnificent ocean-facing views and stunning estate experiences. There’s an array of exclusive offerings to choose from, including private, guided vineyard and cellar tours, and tastings.

Franschhoek Wine Tram trip

Explore outside the borders of Stellenbosch by taking a fun Franschhoek Wine Tram trip with your friends. Make sure to hop off the tram at Le Lude for an elegant flute of South Africa’s finest Méthode Cap Classique. The ultimate way to welcome the new season in style.

Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden

Continuing to take advantage of the great outdoor options, why not stop by the Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden? Located between two worlds, one wild and one tamed, the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden borders the manicured suburbs of Stellenbosch and a rugged mountain wilderness where leopards still roam.

The Constantia winelands

Of course we have saved the best for last, the Constantia winelands. It may seem strange that South Africa’s oldest and most venerable wine-producing valley is paradoxically also the one with the lowest profile. Constantia treads a quieter path than it’s counterparts, secure in the knowledge that two of its estates date back to 1685, making them the oldest in the country. For nearly 330 years, Groot (Great) and Klein (Small) Constantia have been harnessing the unique terroir and cool, crisp climate that lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain range to create magnificent wines, including one of the most hailed of all time: the legendary Vin de Constance.

We’ve named but a few of the enticing, world-class destinations the winelands have to offer… One thing they all have in common is their passion for welcoming you as their guests. So go on, it’s time to explore!