Top 10 South African Wine Estates

If you love the sea, nice weather, great food and wine, book a holiday to Cape Town in South Africa and you will get everything in one place.

You can rent a car or take a tourist trip with a tourist company to the wine district close to Cape Town.
My favourites are Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.


There is a short overview on: http://www.wineanorak.com/saregions.htm



My top 10 South African Wine Estates to visit are:

1. Rust en Vrede was established in 1694 by the then Governor of the Cape and has won many awards for its wines. President Nelson Mandela selected Rust en Vrede to be served at the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize dinner in Oslo, where he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. Vergelegen established in 1685. It has won many international awards and is one of the most historic estates in the Western Cape.
3. Meerlust has a beautiful historic manor house and a nice wine shop. The  estate is producing a variety of fine wines such as Rubicon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Red and the Meerlust Chardonnay.

4. Delaire Graff Estate, endulge in luxury. Wine tastings, spa, restaurant and lodge. The boutique hotel is gorgoeous with private pools and there is a elegant restaurant where you can have lunch.
5. Alto, another awardwinning wine estate which has won several awards for its wines.
6. The name Kanonkop is derived from a kopje (hillock), from which a cannon was fired in the 17th Century. The estate has a long history and has also won several international awards for its wine.
7. La Motte has won interantional awards for its wines. There are several beautiful historical buildings on the estate and a lovely restaurant and museum. Classical conserts are held in the cellar. Check their website, see link above, for dates and times.
8. Plaisir de Merle is a historical farm from 1693. The estates is famous for its wines and the scenery and nature is lovely.
9. The Groot Constantia wine estate was founded in 1679 and it is South Africa’s oldest wine estate. It has beautiful buildings and lovely surroundings.
10. Avontuur Estate has a wine tasing room, mediterranean restaurant and amazing view from the estate.
11. Thelema wine yard. Very nice staff & wine tastings.
12. Annandale
13. Graham Beck
14. Boschendale
15. Rupert & Rothschild
16. Nederberg