Jul 11, 2016 curious about the wine route in south africa. Restaurants at wine estates stellenbosch cape town. The stellenbosch wine routes include 5 subroutes which each have their own characteristics in terms of prominent wine styles, climates and geographical location. The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. Edit this map stellenbosch wine route map near stellenbosch, south africa.
Stellenbosch history stellenbosch wine routes our sub routes wineries. Vredenheim cat park cat park tour feeding is at 11h00. With more than 148 wineries making up the stellenbosch wine route, the festival brings one of the largest wine varietal tasting offerings in the world in one venue. The apartment was clean and well furnished, we were on the ground floor and had views across the valley overlooking the vineyards. Jan 14, 2020 amazing things to do in stellenbosch, south africa written by alya on january 14, 2020 nowadays stellenbosch offers to its visitors a great combination of beautiful wine estates, outdoor activities, fine restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Our big cats park offers a unique experience not to be found anywhere else along the stellenbosch wine route, where one can both view and learn more about these majestic creatures that may well one day cease to exist in anything but our history books. Production is concentrated around cape town, with major vineyard and production centres at constantia, paarl, stellenbosch and worcester. Stellenbosch and its wine routes 2015 by stellenbosch. Visitors can taste over 200 different wines in one day as they walking through the virtual wine route and experience each wine regions rich culture and history, through a sensory. Taking a tour of stellenbosch allows you to fully experience the towns raw natural beauty, exquisite wine and awardwinning cuisine. Vredenheim cat park cat park tour feeding is at 11h00 and. The wine route in stellenbosch has been divided into five subroutes by virtue of their userfriendliness as opposed to official wards, wine styles, or geographical location.
The regions climate and fertile soils combined with careful selection of the correct grape varieties have produced a winemaking industry that has survived and indeed thrived for over 300 years. The stellenbosch wine route came into being after a visit to the wine region of burgundy by frans malan of simonsig and niel joubert of spier. And while the sipandswirl rep is worth noting, there is plenty more that this quaint yet buzzing town has to. Wine searcher currently lists 221 stellenbosch wine producers. The stellenbosch district is the second oldest wine region in south africa, after constantia, and is responsible for around 14% of the countrys annual wine production. Restaurants at wine estates stellenbosch cape town eating. There are 148 wine farms along the route, many of them historical farms with beautiful cape dutch manors houses, gardens, hotels and finedining restaurants. Stellenbosch is all about wine farms, so i rounded up a list of all the best vineyards and estates to check.
For a full description of the region and its wines, see stellenbosch. Stellenbosch takes absa top 10 pinotage competition by storm. Access to international markets led to new investment in the south african wine market. Things to do in stellenbosch archives stellenbosch visio. Top 10 bikefriendly wine routes travel the guardian.
An overview of what to see and things to do in stellenbosch south africa. Stellenbosch boasts more wine awards per capita than any other region in south africa. A graphical map of the stellenbosch wine route and subroutes. Amazing things to do in stellenbosch, south africa stingy. In 1971, stellenbosch became the first wine region in south africa to establish a. In this 60 seconds travel video you will get a view of the most beautiful places in the stellenbosch area. We represent more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the stellenbosch wine of origin classification.
Bringing south african wines and african people together is the blacc fest x langa. Jan 31, 2009 stellenbosch wine route map near stellenbosch, south africa. The best vineyard hotels in stellenbosch may 2020 with. With more than 60 estates it is the leading centre for viticulture and viticultural research. Researched and written by acclaimed playwright brett bailey, it offers a fictionalised account of the world of a stellenbosch wine farm around 200 years ago.
Each sub route has its own character and feel, with different types of wines, climate and geographic locations to choose from. Well introduce you to unforgettable cellar door experiences, awardwinning wine estates, celebrated restaurants and stellenbosch s unique and enviable lifestyle. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours, what to expect and where to. Worlds 10 best trips for wine lovers fodors travel guide.
Amazing things to do in stellenbosch, south africa. Cape dutch architecture gives a sense of south africas dutch colonial history, as do the village museums period houses and gardens. Add to that the heritage, history and natural beauty of the region. The fortunes of stellenboschs wine industry have been tied to south africas history from the earliest days of dutch settlement. Terroir restaurant welcome to terroir, our relaxed and intimate winelands restaurant situated on the tranquil kleine zalze wine estate. Stellenbosch and its wine routes 2019 by cadek media issuu. Stellenbosch wine route map stellenbosch south africa. Book a tour and learn more about the region and its people with.
Oct 20, 2009 stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture thats steeped in south african tradition. It is a couple of miles outside stellenbosch a large hotel with rooms in blocks of 4, 2 up 2 down the room we had had. Stellenbosch wine a guide to the wines of stellenbosch. Spatz began winning numerous awards and having established himself as a serious winemaker, he embarked on a series of pioneering initiatives in the south african wine industry in the decades that followed, for example creating the first wine route in 1971. Stellenbosch is famous for being a key player in the local wine industry and is arguably the home of south african wine. Stellenbosch wine shop all wines from stellenbosch. Its a mustvisit for any animal lover, and we look forward to grrrrreeting you soon.
You can book a historical tour of stellenbosch here. A touring guide to wineries of constantia, stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl by theresa morrison. Stellenbosch became the first wine region in the southern hemisphere to sign the the porto protocol on 22 october, reaffirming the importance of sustainable environmental practices and committing the oldest wine route in south africa to an accelerated contribution towards climate change mitigation. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours have for years been one of the top tours that one just has to experience firsthand while in the area of stellenbosch this unique area with its incredible scenery of valleys, picturesque mountains and vineyards scattered makes for some incredible outings. Stellenbosch and its wine routes 2018 by cadek media issuu.
Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture thats steeped in south african tradition. Map of stellenbosch showing routes to take to tour the wineries. Stellenbosch wine tour with a focus on established red wines, some mcc tasting and amazing scenery on this world renowned wine route. During the early 1800s, stellenbosch wines, as well as other wines from south africa, found a ready market because of the war between france and britain. The stellenbosch wine routes has again been singled out from its peers with no less than six of the 21st annual absa top 10 pinotage competition winners stemming from south africas premier wine route. The stellenbosch wine route is justifiably known as one of the finest that south africa has to offer. The book serves a double purpose it is not only a souvenir, but also a practical guide to the region. As part of the cape winelands, the stellenbosch wine routes are part of the six most popular tourist attractions in south africa and are also connected to the global great wine capitals network. The cellars of the wine route are situated along the four main roads leading to stellenbosch.
South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape town by its founder jan van riebeeck. This route provides visitors the opportunity to experience a wide range of cultivars and includes farms such as warwick and jc le roux. Explore the living history and cultures of stellenbosch. The university of stellenbosch and its wine education program was established in 1918. Things to do old nectar accommodation in stellenbosch. Wine merges beautifully with history at jordan wine estates. Each subroute has its own character and feel, with different types of wines, climate and geographic locations to choose from.
Afrivista tours have been around since 1997 and we have always offered a fun yet informative experience. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours, what to expect and where. History, culture, natural beauty, sport, education and wine has made the name stellenbosch resonate around the globe as one of south africas premier tourist. The stellenbosch wine routes is a route for all seasons, a place where memories are made. Stellenbosch wineries have an awardwinning heritage, earning international praise for the quality of wines. Muratie is as old as history itself, lying at the foot of the simonsberg with a view of table mountain, guarded over by ancient oak trees. This university town is home to south africas most famous wine route and oldest university. Read our overviews of restaurants at wine estates in durbanville, paarl, franschhoek, somerset west and constantia.
Stellenbosch and its wine routes 2016 by stellenbosch 360 issuu. There are many different options when it comes to touring stellenbosch and the winelands, including cultural tours of the town, wine tours, guided art walks and more. Photo gallery stellenbosch wine route south africa. Take some time to explore all of stellenbosch that is so rooted in history. Stellenbosch is more than just a wine tourism destination. Join one of our selected stellenbosch wine tours to go down the regional wine route, which currently boasts. We definitely recommend this as a lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Stellenbosch and its wine routes 2016 by stellenbosch 360.
The scenic stellenbosch wine route is the oldest in the country and one of the most popular destinations for local and international visitors alike. The stellenbosch wine route then had only three members and today it boasts more. Our farm is in the beautiful and peaceful blaauwklippen valley with easy access to both the town itself 10 minutes, techno park 8 minutes or somerset west 20 minutes. There are many reasons to look forward to a wine tour in stellenbosch. The wine route comprises 44 cellars the route offers the visitor an ideal opportunity of sampling these wines whilst exploring this famous wineproducing region. Vine hopper wine tour hop on hop off service wine tour in. History, personalities and even chance have shaped the story of south africas wines. This bitesize approach helps visitors get the most out of their winelands experiences on a route that caters to history buffs, golfers, families, romantic couples, nature.
Afrivista wine tours offer full and halfday tours from stellenbosch. The region has south africas oldest wine route, where visitors can taste the produce from most of the stellenbosch wine estates. The climate and soils of the stellenbosch winelands are ideal for grape growing. From foot tours and museums that unlock the history of the town of oaks to an array of outdoor and indoor activities for adults and kids, there is plenty to do in the cape winelands. Dec 04, 2018 history, personalities and even chance have shaped the story of south africas wines. The stellenbosch american express wine route is arguably the countrys most famous, and includes. This short tour takes you around spiers historic farmyard, the werf. Some photographs were used by the stellenbosch municipality to decorate their offices and also for the covers of two cds, one being for the stellenbosch university choir. Get great food at a wine estate in stellenbosch at delheim wines. They approached spat sperling of delheim with the idea of a wine route and together, through sheer determination and commitment, the three friends took on. Stellenbosch wine farms you have to check out no hurry to get. The official 2019 platters selection of south africas best wines at the foot of the cape fold belt, stellenboschs mediterranean climate means that its a primary location for viticulture. The wine industry stellenbosch american express wine routes tourism stellenbosch 360 stellenbosch university.
And, settled on the banks of the eertse river, stellenbosch is the jewel in the countrys wine making crown the birthplace of south africas signature pinotage and where the nations first wine route was established in 1971. Visit stellenbosch official stellenbosch tourist and. In 1925, stellenbosch university chief horticulture professor abraham izak perold created the p. The stellenbosch wine route established in 1971 by frans malan from simonsig, spatz sperling from delheim and neil joubert from spier, known as stellenbosch american express wine routes since 2002, is a worldrenowned and popular tourist destination. Stellenbosch, franschhoek and paarl valley wine day trip. Today, the stellenbosch wine route is divided into five subroutes consisting of a network of more than 148 wineries, each offering a unique experience for the winelover and tourist, according to the official website. The northern route wine tour stellenbosch has spectacular views of the. The 100page book offers inclusive information on tourism. William charles winshaw established the stellenbosch farmers winery sfw association to promote read more. The crown jewel of south africas wine industry, stellenbosch, is a charming, dutchinfluenced countryside region and college town home of the prestigious stellenbosch university and much of south africas viticultural research that happens to boast some of the most exciting wineries in the country among its mesmerizing hills and mountains. Welcome to the stellenbosch wine routes one of the biggest tourist attractions in the western cape. Wine tours in stellenbosch, south africa wine tasting. The rooms are situated on the site of the wine estate, just a short 2 minute walk from the tasting rooms, separate enough to provide perfect privacy but close enough to indulge in their excellent wines or treat.
Nothing more excellent or valuable than wine has even been granted by the gods to man. Herines second book, stellenbosch winelands, on the stellenbosch wine routes, was released in september 2003 in english, afrikaans and german. Visitors can also book treatments at a variety of walkin beauty salons. The ultimate guide to things to do in stellenbosch fun. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the stellenbosch and its wine routes guide is accurate, the. Well introduce you to unforgettable cellar door experiences, awardwinning wine estates, celebrated restaurants and stellenboschs unique and enviable lifestyle. First planted in 1679, stellenbosch is located 45 kilometres 28 mi east of cape town. Winesearcher currently lists 221 stellenbosch wine producers. If wine tasting in stellenbosch is the first item on your things to do in south africa list, then you are in luck. But theres much more to life in stellenbosch than its undeniable picturepostcard charm. Jul 15, 2011 today, the stellenbosch wine route is divided into five subroutes consisting of a network of more than 148 wineries, each offering a unique experience for the wine lover and tourist, according to the official website. This route provides visitors the opportunity to experience a wide range of cultivars and. Explore stellenbosch from the comfort of languedoc farm.
Sensibly too, the stellenbosch wine district is divided into 4 chapters. This bitesize approach helps visitors get the most out of their winelands experiences on a route that caters to history buffs, golfers, families, romantic couples, nature lovers, gourmands, casual quaffers and serious pilgrims of the grape. The region has south africas oldest wine route, where visitors can taste the produce from most of. Stellenbosch wine tasting tours have for years been one of the top tours that one just has to experience firsthand while in the area of stellenbosch this unique area with its incredible scenery of valleys, picturesque mountains and vineyards scattered makes for. Stellenbosch wine route map stellenbosch south africa mappery. Welcome to stellenbosch south africas second oldest town and most inspiring wine, food, art and cultural destination. We all know that there are two sides to every story, and when it comes to stellenbosch, the more common story goes along the lines of.