Cape Town is a favourite destination for wine lovers from all over the world. There is a huge number of wineries, and the most popular of them are literally half an hour drive from the city center.
We’ve put together a selection of farms with the richest history and best wine near Cape Town. You can also easily explore and study each of them together with the Beloc team – follow the link Excursions to wine farms.
Groot Constantia
The oldest and one of the most famous wineries in South Africa. Its history begins in 1685. People say that Napoleon himself loved the wine from this winery! Today, both red and white wines are produced here and they are of internationally recognised quality.
Website: www.grootconstantia.co.za
Steenberg
This winery is primarily famous for its Sauvignon Blanc wine. Secondly, it is a five-star hotel with two fine dining restaurants, an award-winning winery, a championship 18-hole golf course, illustrious private homes and a world-class spa where everyone can stay to sample wine with gorgeous views.
Website: https://www.steenbergfarm.com/
Constantia Uitsig
Another beautiful farm in the Constantia Valley. Here you can not only taste great wine, but also have a delicious meal at a local restaurant and try one of the most unusual ice cream in the city (it’s not called Kristen’s Kick-Ass Ice Cream in vain). You can also ride a bike in a park of various difficulty levels. On the other hand, of course, we do not recommend combining drinking wine with physical activity.
Website: https://www.uitsig.co.za/
Eagle’s Nest late
Previously, this farm produced fruits and vegetables, but in 2000 there was a disastrous fire that destroyed the plantings almost completely. After that, the owners decided to change their speciality started wine production. Well, there is a silver lining!
Unlike others in the valley, this winery is primarily known for its red wines.
Website: https://www.eaglesnestwines.com/
Buitenverwachting
The name of the winery translates from Dutch as “exceeding expectations”, and this farm fully corresponds to it. For more than 250 years of history, the winery has had different owners. However, it has retained the excellent quality of winemaking. Today, Buitenverwachting produces world-famous white wines, and it also has a restaurant, a coffee shop and an event venue on-site.
Website: https://buitenverwachting.com/
Klein Constantia
Located in the upper foothills of Mount Constantiaberg, this winery is primarily known for its Vin de Constance, one of the best natural sweet wines in the world. As in most neighbouring wineries, white wines predominate here. Nevertheless, decent red varietals are also found in Klein Constantia.
Website: https://www.kleinconstantia.com/
Vergelegen
This estate is much more than just a winery. In 2019, it was nominated as a cultural heritage site. Arriving here on an excursion, you will be able to walk around the 300-year-old manor, the 200-year-old library and 17 gardens of stunning beauty. And of course, you should try one of their wonderful wine.
Website: www.vergelegen.co.za
Diemersdal
This is one of the most famous wineries of the Durbanville Valley, wine has been produced here for more than three hundred centuries. The farm has been managed by one family for six generations, and rumours say that these family traditions are exactly what makes local wines so special.
Website: www.diemersdal.co.za
De Grendel
De Grendel Farm is located high on the Tygerberg Hill, offering excellent views of Table Mountain, Cape Town and the coast. Thanks to the fortunate location of the vineyards, the local Sauvignon Blanc is considered one of the best in the country.
Website: www.degrendel.co.za
Photo: De Grendel
D’Aria
D’Aria consists of two wine farms, Doordekraal and Springfield. In winter, there is a large amount of precipitation, which, combined with the characteristics of the soil, makes the location of the vineyards almost ideal. In such conditions, it’s a sin not to make a gorgeous wine! Local sorts of wine are marked by a large number of awards.
Website: www.dariawinery.co.za
Photo: Durbanville Wine Valley
You might think that this is an exhaustive list… but no 🙂 Take a closer look at the wineries of Stellenbosch, an area located near Cape Town. Beloc has not only compiled a selection about them, but also a whole tour! Discover the elite wineries of Cape Town and the surrounding area, and enjoy rich culture and scenic views without the hassle and expensive taxis with the Beloc team. We will select dates that suit you and take care of all organizational matters so that you can taste premium South African wines and get maximum impressions and emotions. More information about tours in wine valleys – link.
