Explore South African Wine Routes
Here you will find the inspiration and a million reasons to go beyond the well known. You will find hidden gems, uncover local secrets, hear the stories best told by the locals and travellers in the know, and discover that we have a lot more to offer than good wine.
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Top adventure experiences in the South African winelands
The South African winelands are not only home to some of the world’s finest vintages and award-winning estates, but also incredible adventure experiences. From mountain biking to quad biking, zip-lining to trail running and sky diving to abseiling, for those seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures, those brave souls willing to tackle the extreme, you will get your fix in the winelands.
Diarize the main wine festivals coming up in 2019
Wine producers are already gearing up to host festivals in 2019. Many of the dates are available online, but we've done the surfing (and checking!) for you. Get ahead of your busy schedule and diarize 2019’s food and wine festivals now. From large, family friendly shows to intimate, black-tie affairs – there’s plenty to get excited about.
The philosophy of 'giving back' is woven into the fabric of SA Wine
South African wines are lauded globally for their outstanding quality and distinctive character. Remarkably, they not only taste good, but make a significant contribution to the economy and provide thousands of jobs.
Coastal Regions: Best beaches and surf in the Winelands
South Africa is famous for its long coastal stretches and world class vineyards. Pristine white-sand beaches, epic surf spots and row-upon-row of vineyards are all calling cards for the country, and visitors come in the thousands, drawn by the vast diversity of varietals and the endless stretches of coastline. The only question is which do you do first? Sample an award-winning vintage or soak up the sun on a Blue Flag beach? The good news is that you can do both with a number of the country’s winelands within a stone’s throw of the beach.
What's On
EKasi Wine Tasting & Music Festival
Welcome to the first eKasi Wine tasting & Music festival happening at Guga Sthebe Art & Cultural Centre in Langa on Sunday 27th January 2019.Hazendal Family Twilight MTB Ride & Run
Join us for a sunset fun MTB ride or run for the whole family.Celebrate the 2019 Wine Grape Harvest with Nederburg
Nederburg Wines invites you to its annual Harvest at Dusk Festival at the farm in Paarl, on Saturday, 16 February 2019.The 6th Annual Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration
Taking into account the growing interest in South African Pinot Noir and the awesome increase in visitor numbers to one of South Africa’s most beautiful wine regions, the Hemel-en-Aarde, it is not surprising to see Pinot Noir from this region taking flight around the globe.Fruit pickings and leisurely lunches at De Krans this summer
Summer brings with it many wonderful things. Long lazy days at the pool, sipping ice cold cocktails, leisurely lunches and of course delectably sweet seasonal fruit. Look no further than De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp – currently TripAdvisor’s top destination to visit when in the region - for two of these summer sensations. During the months of November through to February De Krans invites visitorsSummer Sundowners at Hidden Valley Wines
Hidden Valley Wines, situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, offers a wine, dine & art experience of exceptional quality.Spier’s First Light Art Show 2018!
Spier presents its first Light Art Show from 8 December 2018 – 30 January 2019. Each night during this period, visitors will be able to experience a dazzling array of light and sound artworks throughout the historic Stellenbosch farm.Stellenbosch Street Soirees 2019
Festive feasting with locals in the City of OaksCinemagic In The Winelands This Summer
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back for another sensational summer of spoiling locals and tourists alike with a magical movie experience under the stars. Due to popular demand from movie lovers across the Winelands, they have extended their screenings to take place EVERY Saturday at a host of gorgeous estates in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl and Wellington.Simonsig First Fizzday
Join Simonsig on the first Thursday of every month when they open their farm to the public for a sunset-celebration of Cap Classique with live music, delicious wines and an array of delectable festival foods from Cuvée.Grande Provence oysters & bubbly pairing smacks of summer
Savour the ultimate taste experience of uplifting Méthode Cap Classique and fresh West Coast oysters atGrande Provence Heritage Wine Estatein Franschhoek.We Care
Through continued expansion and development, the South African wine tourism industry encourages responsible tourism, economic empowerment and reinvestment in the community, ensuring a stable and viable economic future for all role-players. Tourism is a crucial driver of economic growth, especially in under-developed rural areas, and contributes to local upliftment and job creation. Wine tourism also stimulates community development, attracts consumers to rural areas, generates sales of local products and attracts corporate investment in the long term.