THE WINELANDS

STELLENBOSCH

The most popular wine region in the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch is a historic university town known for its Cape Dutch architecture, oak-lined streets, and world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends.

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Jordan Wine Estate

an estate set among rolling vineyards and tranquil lakes with sweeping views toward False and Table Bays, offering farm-style dining and guided vineyard tours in an open safari-style Land Rover with tastings among the vines before finishing in the cellar

Known for: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, guided vineyard tasting experiences

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Delaire Graff Estate

an ultra-luxury estate perched atop the Helshoogte Pass, offering panoramic valley views, world-class dining, and a destination spa

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, premium Chardonnay

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Vergenoegd Löw

a historic Cape Dutch estate on the coastal edge of Stellenbosch, known for its stately manor house, expansive lawns, and vineyard views stretching toward False Bay

Known for: Bordeaux-style reds, Chardonnay, and its famous flock of runner ducks that roam the vineyards

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Waterford Estate

a serene, understated estate tucked into the Helderberg mountains with shaded courtyards, stone architecture, and guided tasting experiences

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, refined estate blends

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Ernie Els Wines

an elegant estate with sweeping mountain views and a refined yet welcoming tasting room

Known for: Bordeaux-style blends, Shiraz

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Delheim

a family-owned estate with beautiful vineyard views and a welcoming restaurant terrace, great for a relaxed lunch overlooking the valley.

Known for: Pinotage, Chenin Blanc

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FRANSCHHOEK

One of the most picturesque regions in the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is known for its French roots, intimate wine farms, and elegant Cap Classique and Chardonnay.

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Haute Cabrière

a historic estate dating back to 1694, perched high on the valley slopes with some of the most breathtaking views in the region, complete with a stone cellar built into the mountainside that creates a “cave-style” tasting room and a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards and the valley

Known for: Chardonnay-Pinot Noir blends, Cap Classique (MCC)

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Franschhoek Wine Tram

a hop-on, hop-off tram and open-air bus experience that winds through the Franschhoek Valley, stopping at multiple wine estates along curated routes making it a scenic and easy way to explore the region’s vineyards without needing to drive

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Boschendal

a historic estate with sweeping views and multiple farm-to-table dining options, including seasonal picnic baskets (must be booked in advance)

Known for: Cap Classique sparkling wine, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay

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Babylonstoren

a destination estate famous for its eight-acres of gardens, farm-to-table dining, and farm shop, making it the perfect place for a full-day visit combining wine, food, and wandering

Known for: Chenin Blanc, elegant estate reds

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