5 best vineyards in South Africa 2019
In 2019, we found the little hidden gem in South Africa, the Elgin Wine Valley. The wine region Elgin is located between Cape Town and Hermanus and has delicious white
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We try to work as naturally as possible in the vineyards, using cover cropping, mulching and integrated pest management programmes. Flowers play a central theme at Uitsig too – welcoming a diversity of beneficial insects and bright colours to the vineyards whilst our farm-made compost enriches the soil.
This historic wine estate is nestled in the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere. With roots that extend back to 1685, we seek to offer an unparalleled haven – for all who work and play here. Explore our many spaces, dig into our story, or find out more about our world-class range of wines.
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| Offer | Playground for children, Restaurant, Wine shop, Wine Tasting |
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Constantia Uitsig, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, Sydafrika, , ,
- 021 794 6500
- uitsig.co.za
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Best suited grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux/Shiraz, Northern Rhone, Sauvignon Blanc
