
My 5 best wine farms in South Africa
South Africa has unbelievably many fine and good vineyards and wines. This makes it hard to list the 5 best for 2016. What I like is good wine with a
The Elgin valley has delicious white wines, with their climate and the misty mountain elements they produce crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc’s They have ventured into Pinot Noir and some wine farms are able to produce some full bodied red wines.
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Iona is the coolest vineyard in the Cape, 420m above sea-level, high above the picturesque Elgin Valley.
Iona is surrounded by the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in the South. In a country where cool sites are precious, these vineyards are like gold — the grapes ripening up to two months later than other Cape vineyards and in perfect balance.
Best suited grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux/Shiraz, Northern Rhone, Sauvignon Blanc
At Oak Valley they focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Classically styled and beautifully crafted. These are distinct, elegant wines, sourced from vineyards in the Elgin Valley. Elgin is a lush plateau completely surrounded by steep mountains forming a natural amphitheatre.
South Africa has unbelievably many fine and good vineyards and wines. This makes it hard to list the 5 best for 2016. What I like is good wine with a
One of the best ways to completely immerse yourself in the Cape Winelands in South Africa is by staying on a beautiful wine farm. Waking up overlooking the vineyards is
Our wine tasting in Hermanus, one of our nice weekend trips in South Africa, started a Friday morning in Cape Town just after the sun rise. We went up early
South Africa has plenty to offer. European tourists often come for a bit of winter sun. While the climate is perfect for a relaxing break and spot of game viewing
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