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© 2007 - Cape Backpackers, South Africa
Backpacker Designs, South Africa
VINES OF THE CAPE
the history
Jan van Riebeeck, the first governor of the Cape, planted a vineyard in 1655. In 1659 the first wine was made from Cape grapes. Van Riebeeck strongly encouraged farmers to plant vineyards. Van Riebeeck was succeeded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, who was not only enthusiastic but very knowledgeable about viticulture and winemaking. The Dutch had almost no wine tradition and only after the French Huguenots settled at the Cape between 1680 and 1690 did the wine industry flourish.
winelands - south africa
wineland towns
wineland attractions
• Oom Samie Se Winkel - Stellenbosch
• Huguenot Memorial and Museum - Franschhoek
• The Cape Wine Academy - Stellenbosch
• Spier Wine Centre - Stellenbosch
• Huguenot Memorial and Museum - Franschhoek
• The Cape Wine Academy - Stellenbosch
• Spier Wine Centre - Stellenbosch
• The KWV cellar complex - Paarl
• Cathedral Cellar - Paarl
• 20 Different Wine Routes
• Cathedral Cellar - Paarl
• 20 Different Wine Routes
STELLENBOSCH:
Synonymous with the wine industry. Not only does it have the oldest wine route in the country, and arguably the most famous, but the town has one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world, and the only viticultural and oenological department in the country at its university.
Synonymous with the wine industry. Not only does it have the oldest wine route in the country, and arguably the most famous, but the town has one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world, and the only viticultural and oenological department in the country at its university.
FRANSCHHOEK:
The French corner of the Cape, Franshoek lies in one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world, just 45 minutes’ from Cape Town
This traditionally French town is the food and wine capital of the country with 30 wine cellars and over 28 restaurants from which to choose for your gastronomic experience.
The French corner of the Cape, Franshoek lies in one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world, just 45 minutes’ from Cape Town
This traditionally French town is the food and wine capital of the country with 30 wine cellars and over 28 restaurants from which to choose for your gastronomic experience.
SOMERSET WEST:
Situated in the Hottentots Holland area, about a 30 minute drive from Cape Town Close to Stellenbosch. Named after an English governor of the Cape Colony during the 1800s, Lord Charles Henry Somerset.
Somerset West lies within easy reach of several beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean and lying within False Bay.
Situated in the Hottentots Holland area, about a 30 minute drive from Cape Town Close to Stellenbosch. Named after an English governor of the Cape Colony during the 1800s, Lord Charles Henry Somerset.
Somerset West lies within easy reach of several beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean and lying within False Bay.
On reflection of the Cape's splendours - the winelands are often top of the list. Visitors pour into the Cape to experience the viticulture, in search of their ultimate bottle. The Cape winelands are some of the most scenic in the world and wine tourism is one of South Africa’s fastest growing industries.
South Africa also has the largest number of Fairtrade certified wineries in the world. This region has become world famous for their quality whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies with a large volume being exported around the world.
South Africa also has the largest number of Fairtrade certified wineries in the world. This region has become world famous for their quality whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies with a large volume being exported around the world.
WINELAND BACKPACKERS
• Banghoek Place - Stellenbosch
• iKhaya Backpackers - Stellenbosch
• Stumble Inn - Stellenbosch
• Otter's Bend - Franschhoek
• Abelia Guest Lodge - Somerset West
• Banghoek Place - Stellenbosch
• iKhaya Backpackers - Stellenbosch
• Stumble Inn - Stellenbosch
• Otter's Bend - Franschhoek
• Abelia Guest Lodge - Somerset West
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