Situated at the end of the picturesque Devon Valley Road, The House of JC le Roux offers far more than just some of South Africa's best sparkling and Cap Classique wines. Daily Cellar tours allow visitors to view the entire Méthode Cap Classique process - a time-honoured method that has been used to make French champagne for centuries - from the creation to the completion of each masterpiece. Don't let the opportunity to get a taste of South Africa's best pass you by - after all there is more time now to discover the jewel of the Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch. For bookings call the House of JC le Roux, telephone (021) 865 2590, extension 1

Situated 45 minutes from Cape Town lies Nederburg, a winery with a heritage over 200 years old that boasts South Africa’s most decorated wine range. Situated close to the historic village of Paarl, Nederburg promises a unique experience that is a blend of classic wine erudition and contemporary design reflected in our elegantly structured range. The seamless melding of the historical and the modern is evident in the exquisitely restored manor house dating back to 1800 and furnished with carefully selected period pieces, that is situated adjacent to a brand new cellar, which itself combines technologically advanced equipment with oak barrels made in the time-honoured way by some of the world’s best coopers in France, Eastern Europe and America. Visitors can gaze out at the statuesque mountains or the exquisitely laid out vineyards while sipping wines in the tasting room that is the epitome of cosmopolitan chic. And during the summer months we offer picnic baskets to enjoy. Booking is essential. Breakfast, lunch, dinner available by appointment as well as Nederburg – The Incredible Journey of Tastes, presented by food and wine specialist, Katinka van Niekerk. Phone Nederburg on (021) 862 3104 or e-mail us at nedwines@distell.co.za

Sophisticated wine experience in South Africa with the emphasis shifting to imparting information about the history, terroir, cultivars and climatic conditions while enjoying a traditional wine tasting.

Meet the winemaker and the chef! Workshops, tastings, best locations, exclusive stay-overs and restarants plus the highlights of the Cape. Tailor made as well as packages.

Audacia is The Red Wine Boutique Winery situated on the cool southerly slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in Stellenbosch. With no flash or fanfare, the owners, the Strydom and Harris families have turned this once run-down property into an award-wining red-wine boutique winery. The focus is firmly on quality rather than quantity. Quality, hand-made wines are produced from the five Bordeaux cultivars and Shiraz.

Haaskraal is a working wine grape farm near Wellington with an original 1700's farmstead which serves as a B & B guesthouse

If you’re interested in world class wine, fascinated by South Africa and respond to the thought of organized group tours with a defiant, “I’d rather do it myself,” then diVine wine vacations offers you an independent option of discovery. diVine wine vacations design South African wine tours for self-drive, independent travelers. Our services include accommodation,including accommodation at working wine estates, car rental, restaurant recommendations, wine estate recommendations for wine tasting and cellar tours. diVine wine vacations have devised a unique customized Wine Route Planner which is a series of maps that ensure that no time is wasted, and guide you from the dramatic Atlantic coastline through the heartbreakingly beautiful scenery of South Africa’s best kept secret – The Cape Winelands Our unique Wine Route Planner is personally customized and is supplied as part of your package, detailing wine estates that are best suited to your own personal wine preferences. The wine route planner is also available for those of you that have already booked your holiday and are seeking information on which wine estates to visit while you are in the Cape Winelands.

Voted top South African winery in three prestigious competitions and bearer of numerous accolades, including South Africa’s Top Shiraz and 2005 Woman Winemaker of the Year, Simonsig signifies the ultimate in wine excellence. Discover wine distinction inspired by family tradition at this legendary jewel of the Cape Winelands. Nestled in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains northwest of Stellenbosch, Simonsig appeals to the connoisseur and novice alike with a wide range of formidable red and white wines to suit every palate. Pioneer of South Africa’s first Methodé Cap Classic, Kaapse Vonkel, Rhine Riesling and wooded whites, this reputable estate upholds the Malan dynasty’s devotion to quality and innovation - the hallmark of Simonsig wines. A visit to this unique working cellar enhanced by daily wine tastings, a ceremonial sabrage and true Cape hospitality, make for an authentic wine experience.

Vergenoegd Wine Estate, with its beautiful Cape Dutch architecture and prestigious red wines is steeped in the history of the winelands.
A recent addition to the VERGENOEGD estate is Pomegranate Restaurant. Set in the historical manor house, Pomegranate, sister to the superb Mellville establishment, offers patrons casual fine dining with fusion flavours – the emphasis is on simple food prepared perfectly. Vergenoegd Wine Estate is only a 25 minute drive from Cape Town, just outside Somerset West and Stellenbosch.

Kaapzicht Estate has an ideal combination of terroir and meso climate: it is situated in the Stellenbosch area on the north-western slopes of the Bottelary Hills, in view of Cape Town and Table Mountain.Being full-bodied,fruity wines with great structure and length,Kaapzicht wines reflect this terroir as well as the passion of the Steytler Family,who have owned and run this estate for 60 years.