Stellenbosch Wine Region
Stellenbosch Wine Region
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The Stellenbosch Wine Region is the oldest established wine region in South Africa.
The beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Region is a mere 40-minute drive from Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Within the greater Stellenbosch Wine Region you will find in access of 300 wine estates.
Many of these wineries have restaurant and / or accommodation.
Stellenbosch holds the honour of being the most well-known town in South Africa after Cape Town.
History, culture, natural beauty, sport, education, wine and now also the Gourmet Capital of South Africa has made the name “Stellenbosch” resonate around the globe as one of South Africa’s premier tourist destinations.
In 1971 Stellenbosch became the first wine region in South Africa to establish a wine route as an organised network of wineries at which the tourists could experience the product of the vine and tune into the soul of the region’s Winelands.
The Stellenbosch wine route includes 5 sub routes which have their own characteristics in terms of prominent wine styles, climates and geographical location.
As part of the greater Cape Winelands Region, the Stellenbosch Wine Region forms part of the 6th most popular tourist attraction in South Africa and are also connected to the global Great Wine Capitals Network.
Wine and Gourmet Travel in the Stellenbosch Wine Region
Wine and Gourmet Travel in the Stellenbosch Wine Region has really taken off during the past couple of years.
Today the Stellenbosch area is also known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa as it has many of the top restaurants in the country situated there.
This accolade has ensured huge tourism growth to the area and visitors are encouraged to stay at least 3 nights in the area to really explore and get to know this vibrant town and wine country.
Many top wine estates are located in the Stellenbosch wine region and the number of award-winning wineries increase each and every year.
With the recognition of wine comes culinary tourism and many wine and gourmet companies have based themselves in the area.
There are many wine and gourmet opportunities in the Stellenbosch area.
The people of the Cape Winelands generally take their wine and food very serious and ensure great quality of wine related products.
By browsing the pages of the Stellenbosch Wine Region you will find more information on the following listings:
The Wine Estates in Stellenbosch
Accommodation options
Wine Tours (you don’t want to drink and drive after all – especially with all the roadblocks in the area)
Restaurants in the Stellenbosch Region
Wine Merchants so that you can stock up on all the delicious wines
Wedding Venues in the area
Festivals and Events in the greater Stellenbosch Wine Region
More and more people are turning into “foodies” and everyone has an opinion about what they taste and experience.
The major aim of this webpage on Stellenbosch is to offer potential wine and gourmet travellers to this wine region all the tools (a sort of one stop shop) where they can dream, discuss and ultimately plan their wine and gourmet trip to this beautiful area.
We really hope that you will be able to explore the Stellenbosch Wine Region and plan your next visit to this beautiful part of South Africa.
Wine Festivals and Events in the Stellenbosch Wine Region
Stellenbosch is a vibrant University town and offers year-round excitement to young and old alike.
Throughout the year the Stellenbosch Wineries offers many festivals and events to entertain the crowds.
Some of the festivals and events taking place in and around Stellenbosch include the following to name but a few.
The annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Jazz on the Vine
Food and Wine Affair
Burgers and Blends at Spier Wine Estate
RMX WineX
Muratie Estate Halloween Forest Night Run
Winos for Rhinos
Woordfees (festival celebrating the Afrikaans language)
South African Cheese Festival
Saturday Farmer’s Market – Slowfood
Stellenbosch Street Soiree
Cape Epic Mountain Bike Race
The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival
Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge
Cape Winelands Film Festival
Things to See and Do in the Stellenbosch Wine & Gourmet Region
The Stellenbosch Wine Region offers lots to do for both young and old.
The wine region offers a lot more to do than just wine tasting.
The Stellenbosch region offers endless sights and activities for the nature lover, wine connoisseur, art and culture enthusiast, families, businessmen, academics and history buffs.
Stellenbosch is, for instance, one of the top wedding destinations in South Africa.
In the Stellenbosch Wine Region you can do the following – to name but a few.
- Various Wine Tours
- Hiking Trails
- Mountain Bike Trails
- Various Farmers Markets
- Theatre
- Picnics on wine estates
- Art Galleries
- Route dedicated to families with children
- Shopping (between the months of October to March each year you can shop until 21h00 in the historic centre of Stellenbosch)
- Walk around on the beautiful campus of the University of Stellenbosch
- Museums
- Go strawberry picking at one of the strawberry farms
- Visit a craft beer brewery
- Go golfing at one of the many world class golf estates
- Go fishing or canoeing / kayaking and even horseback riding
- Go on a 4×4 trail
- Ride on a Tuk-Tuk
- Stellenbosch also offers various adventure activities for those daring enough
- Visit a Spa for relaxation
In general, there are over 200 accommodation establishments where you can stay in the greater Stellenbosch region, countless restaurants, many shops and of course lots of wineries to explore and indulge.
We hope to see you in the Stellenbosch region in the near future.