Wine Estates of South Africa

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©De Grendel Wine Estate

South Africa is blessed with a plethora of outstanding wine estates around the country. The Mzansi Winelands have flourished into premier tourist destinations, offering a world-class wine experience for those wanting to discover SA’s supreme wine farms and estates. 

From the various wine regions of the country, South Africa Online ® has selected unique, award-winning wine estates to showcase as part of our informative guide to wine farming. These wine estates encapsulate South Africa’s superior wine production based on sustainable farming practices, paired with elegant dining and an unforgettable experience among the vineyards.

By Carla Lottering

Cape Winelands in Style

The Cape winelands have gentle hills and sea views in Constantia and Durbanville and great mountain peaks dominating Stellenbosch and Paarl....more

Cape Wine Estates

Many of the more popular Cape Wine Estates positively bustle with the crowds of summertime, and some patience may be required if you are vis...more

De Grendel Wine Estate

De Grendel is a wine estate of principle. Their famous family lineage, ethical farming practices and love for crafting exceptional wine are ...more

The Cape Wine Route

The heart of the Cape Wine Route is roughly delineated by the triangle formed by Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek. Drive along just about ...more

Durbanville Wine Route

Situated just 25 minutes from Cape Town, the Durbanville Wine Route is the perfect weekend trip for those looking to explore the historic wi...more

Wine Estates to Discover in Stellenbosch

There are a number of beautiful wine estates across the Stellenbosch Region, rich in history and culture. The wine estates are leading produ...more

Paarl Wine Route

Paarl Wine Route is renowned for rich, full-bodied, spicy red wines and crisp white wines. It is the second-oldest wine route of South Afric...more

Winelands of Franschhoek

This mountain-ringed valley’s celebrated French character comes from the Huguenots, refugee French Protestants who settled here during the...more

The Overberg Wine Route

The Overberg wine route is one of the Western Cape’s lesser known routes, but a gem nonetheless. The region spans over 250 km of pristine ...more

Rawsonville Wines

The town of Rawsonville is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and there are numerous wine farms visitors can enjoy. Rawsonville falls within ...more

Barrydale Wine Farms

The town of Barrydale can be found within this spectacular setting, where all your senses will be transported as you savour the selection of...more

Tulbagh Wine Route

The historic Cape Winelands terminates in the north in the shadow of Grootwinterhoek Peak, around the town of Tulbagh. It lies in the long v...more

Robertson Wine Route

The beautiful Robertson Valley is revered for its top-quality wines and scenic landscapes. On the Robertson Wine Route, you’ll find numero...more

Wine Estates Near Pniel

As Pniel is ideally situated in the Cape Winelands, it is the host of an intimate selection of wine estates that produce quality wines from ...more