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Growing Regions in South Africa

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South Africa growing regions and their diverse and award-winning wines

The high-quality, aromatic and well-structured South African wines now go from the Cape to the whole world. But where do these special drops come from, which have found more and more lovers among wine connoisseurs as well as wine novices in the past twenty years? Get the answers here!

South Africa - sustainable wine from around 800 wineries

There are around 800 wineries in South Africa and countless wine cellars to boot. Around 100,000 hectares of prime land is planted with vines, with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon and Viognier dominating the white grape varieties and Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc the red varieties. 950 million liters of wine have been produced each year since 2010, mostly sustainably, and in the case of wines labeled "Wine of Origin Scheme" ("W. O."), it is even possible to trace in detail which region, which district, which winery, and even which site the wine comes from.

South Africa growing regions and their diverse and award-winning wines The high-quality, aromatic and well-structured South African wines now go from the Cape to the whole world. But where do... read more »
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Growing Regions in South Africa

South Africa growing regions and their diverse and award-winning wines

The high-quality, aromatic and well-structured South African wines now go from the Cape to the whole world. But where do these special drops come from, which have found more and more lovers among wine connoisseurs as well as wine novices in the past twenty years? Get the answers here!

South Africa - sustainable wine from around 800 wineries

There are around 800 wineries in South Africa and countless wine cellars to boot. Around 100,000 hectares of prime land is planted with vines, with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon and Viognier dominating the white grape varieties and Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc the red varieties. 950 million liters of wine have been produced each year since 2010, mostly sustainably, and in the case of wines labeled "Wine of Origin Scheme" ("W. O."), it is even possible to trace in detail which region, which district, which winery, and even which site the wine comes from.

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Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2019
An absolute classic from the Cape!

Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2023

  • White wine
  • dry
  • 2023
  • South Africa - Stellenbosch
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • John Platter: 4.5 stars / 91 points
Thelema Sauvignon Blanc - a classic Sauvignon Blanc with fresh aromas of tangy grapefruit and melon
Order number: 102119-23
Content 0.75 Liter (€15.73 * / 1 Liter)
€11.80 *

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Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2023
Elegant, complex and fruity - pure finesse!

Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2023

  • White wine
  • dry
  • 2023
  • South Africa - Constantia
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • John Platter: 4 stars/86 points
The Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia - without doubt one of the best Sauvignons Blanc in South Africa
Order number: 102135-23
Content 0.75 Liter (€11.33 * / 1 Liter)
€8.50 *

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Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet White
Golden sunshine in a glass!

Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet White

  • White wine
  • sweet
  • no vintage
  • South Africa - Robertson
  • White Muscadel
  • Ultra Value Wine Awards: Gold
Four Cousins Natural Sweet White is soft, sweet and harmonious with delicious nuances of apricot, Turkish honey and tropical fruit
Order number: 102311
Content 0.75 Liter (€8.73 * / 1 Liter)
From €6.55 *

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Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sauvignon Blanc fans unite!

Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2024

  • White wine
  • dry
  • 2024
  • South Africa - Western Cape
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • John Platter: 3.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
Spier Signature Sauvignon Blanc - a remarkable freshness, harmonious balance and a classic aroma pamper the senses
Order number: 102341-24
Content 0.75 Liter (€9.40 * / 1 Liter)
From €7.05 *

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Spier Signature Pinotage
A classic representative of its grape variety!

Spier Signature Pinotage 2022

  • Red wine
  • dry
  • 2022
  • South Africa - Western Cape
  • Pinotage
  • John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2018" A rating for the vintage 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
The Spier Signature Pinotage - a soft Pinotage with intense aromas of dark cherries, plums and cinnamon
Order number: 400517-22
Content 0.75 Liter (€9.40 * / 1 Liter)
From €7.05 *

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Van Loveren African Java Pinotage 2023
A delicacy for all Coffee-Pinotage fans!

Van Loveren African Java Pinotage 2023

  • Red wine
  • off dry
  • 2023
  • South Africa - Robertson
  • Pinotage
  • Michelangelo Awards 2021: Gold
The Van Loveren African Java Pinotage has a seductive scent of freshly roasted coffee beans and smoky mocha Java
Order number: 102679-23
Content 0.75 Liter (€11.40 * / 1 Liter)
From €8.55 *

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Delivery time appr. 1-3 workdays

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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon
A true icon from the Cape Winelands!

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

  • Red wine
  • dry
  • 2020
  • South Africa - Stellenbosch
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon - a classic top representative of this noble grape variety
Order number: 102231-20
Content 0.75 Liter (€33.00 * / 1 Liter)
€24.75 *

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Delivery time appr. 1-3 workdays

Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2024
  • Vegan
Fruity, fresh, accessible - perfect!

Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2024

  • rosé wine
  • dry
  • 2024
  • South Africa - Coastal Region
  • Pinotage
  • John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2019". A rating for the 2020 edition is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Delheim Pinotage Rosé is a fine rosé from the red autochthonous grape of South Africa, Pinotage
Order number: 102316-24
Content 0.75 Liter (€9.73 * / 1 Liter)
From €7.30 *

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Delivery time appr. 1-3 workdays

Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red
Lovely sweetness with fragrant bouquet!

Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red

  • Red wine
  • sweet
  • no vintage
  • South Africa - Robertson
  • Merlot, Ruby Cabernet
The Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red is a fragrant ruby red wine with soft scents of rose petals
Order number: 102238
Content 0.75 Liter (€8.73 * / 1 Liter)
From €6.55 *

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Delivery time appr. 1-3 workdays

Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc
Versatile and fruity!

Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2023

  • White wine
  • dry
  • 2023
  • South Africa - Constantia
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • John Platter: 3.5 stars
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc is a versatile, lively, fruity Constantia White
Order number: 102171-23
Content 0.75 Liter (€9.67 * / 1 Liter)
From €7.25 *

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Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rosé
Its lovely floral bouquet enchants!

Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rosé

  • rosé wine
  • sweet
  • no vintage
  • South Africa - Robertson
  • Grape Juice, Moscatel, Red Muscadel
  • South Africa's best selling bottled wine
  • South Africa's best selling brand
The Four Cousins Natural Sweet Rosé is a fragrant, floral and sweet wine, which brings carefree pleasure
Order number: 102102
Content 0.75 Liter (€8.73 * / 1 Liter)
From €6.55 *

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Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
Elegant cork popper for every occasion!

Graham Beck Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé

  • Schaumwein
  • off dry
  • no vintage
  • South Africa - Western Cape
  • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
  • Sommeliers Selection 2015 List: Trophy Winner
  • John Platter:4 stars
  • Tim Atkin 2018: 89 points
  • Veritas Awards 2018: Gold
On the palate, the Graham Beck Method Cap Classique Brut Rosé presents a lively mousse with delicious berry notes and an elegantly balanced structure
Order number: 102337
Content 0.75 Liter (€22.47 * / 1 Liter)
€16.85 *

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The most important wine growing regions of South Africa

Among the most important wine growing regions of South Africa are the centrally located wine regions of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl. In the east are the large wine-growing areas of Breedekloof and Robertson and in the north the Swartland, Olifants River and Overberg. Around Cape Town, too, many important wineries can be found in the wine-growing regions such as Constantia.

Weinbauregionen in Südafrika

Stellenbosch - the oldest wine region in South Africa

Almost half of South Africa's wines are now exported and they come from one of the most scenic wine regions in the world. Especially in the southeast of South Africa, where the soils are fertile and the Atlantic Ocean provides coolness in the vineyards, are the great wine-growing regions of South Africa. Foremost among them is the Stellenbosch wine region, which with its 170 wineries is not only one of the largest wine regions in South Africa, but also its oldest.

Unique wines from Stellenbosch

Located 50 kilometers east of Cape Town, the Stellenbosch wine region produces particularly high-quality premium wines. Each district shines with wines that reflect the special terroir and are therefore unique. From the Stellenbosch region come special outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage. Well-known wineries include Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Warwick Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Asara Wine Estate, Eikendal, La Motte and Simonsig.

Premium wines from the South African wine region Paarl

The Paarl wine region is also famous for its premium wines. Like Stellenbosch, Paarl is one of the major South African wine regions. Paarl is South Africa's third oldest town and is surrounded by the Drakenstein and Wemmershoek mountains about 50 kilometers northeast of Cape Town. Viticulture is practiced here along the rivers in the fertile alluvial soil as well as in the sand of the mountain slopes. The granite-rich clay soil of the Paarl region also produces good wines.

Bordeaux Cuvées and Champagne from Paarl

The most frequently cultivated grape varieties in the Paarl wine region include Viognier and Chardonnay for the white grape varieties and Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the red grape varieties. The region is especially known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz wines, its Bordeaux cuvees and champagnes. Avondale, Babylonstoren, Fairview Estate, Vondeling Wines and Vrede en Lust are well-known wineries in the Paarl wine region.

High quality Sémillon from the Franschhoek wine region

High quality Sémillon wines are the specialty of the Franschhoek wine region, located in the southeast of the Paarl wine region. Franschhoek, French Angle in German, is the culinary capital of South Africa, where the charm of the French founders still dominates. The narrow valley 90 kilometers northeast of Cape Town, surrounded by high mountains, is home to many wineries dedicated to the Sémillon grape, one of South Africa's oldest grape varieties.

Franschhoek has vineyards with 100 year old vines

The Franschhoek wine region has vineyards with vines, some of which are over 100 years old. In addition to Sémillon vines, Franschhoek's vineyards also feature Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Well-known wineries include Anthonij Rupert Wines, Boekenhoutskloof, La Petite Ferme, Holden Manz, La Motte and Colmant.

Constantia is the cradle of South African viticulture

Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek form the overarching Coastal wine region, which also includes the Constantia winegrowing area. The historic town of Constantia is home to the cradle of South African viticulture. The vineyards of the regions with predominantly clayey soil are located directly on Table Mountain and captivate with an almost breathtaking panorama. The winegrowers of Constantia have paid particular attention to the cultivation of white grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. When it comes to red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz lead the way among winemakers. Elegant Bordeaux blends and the famous Vin de Constance come from here and are considered trademarks of the wineries located here. Well-known wineries include Groot Constantia and Buitenverwachting.

Robertson and the longest wine road in the world

The Robertson wine region lies 160 kilometers east of Cape Town and is part of the overarching Breede River Valley wine region. The wine-growing region, from which around 40 percent of the wines produced in South Africa come, is also known as the "Valley of Roses and Vines". Here, particularly high-quality grape varieties for premium wines are cultivated on the fertile limestone soils, which ensure large harvest yields. Many highly prized wines, which have also won international awards, come from here. Preferably, Robertson winemakers grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage, Colombard, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc vines. Robertson is also known for its sweet wines. The Robertson Wine Valley on Route 62 is also the longest wine route in the world. Famous wineries on the wine route include Van Loveren, Springfield Estate, Weltevrede Estate, Philip Jonker and Tanagra Winery & Distillery Rooiberg Winery.

Walker Bay and the "Cool Climate" Wines

The Walker Bay wine region is considered THE newcomer among South Africa's wine regions and was one of the first "Cool Climate" regions in South Africa. Located 160 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, around the coastal town of Hermanus, the vineyards are close to the sea and the southernmost point of South Africa, Cape Agulhas. Walker Bay includes the five growing areas of Bot River, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Sunday's Glen and Upper Hemel-en-Arde Valley.

Milestones in South Africa's wine portfolio

In the cool maritime climate of the Walker Bay wine region and on soils of sandstone, clay slate and granite, mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow. The vineyards with the arctic southerly winds are also ideal for growing the Burgundy grape varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Famous Walker Bay winemakers include Hamilton-Russell, Ataraxia, Creation Wines, and Bouchard Finlayson, whose wines are milestones in South Africa's wine portfolio. Other well-known wineries also include Whalehaven Wines and Benguela Cove.

Swartland - high-quality wines from the "black country

The wine region Swartland - in German "das schwarze Land" ("the black country") got its name because of the dark rhino bushes that grow there and characterize the landscape. Swartland is located about 70 kilometers north of Cape Town. More than 13 percent of all South African wines come from the Swartland winegrowing region. There, in the mild coastal climate on the fertile soils on the banks of the Berg River and on the poor soils of weathered sandstone, slate and granite on the slopes of the Piket Mountains, the grapes grow from which the winegrowers of Swartland produce high-quality wines. The vines there are often very old. The winegrowers of Swartland rely especially on the varieties Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz. Well-known wineries in Swartland are Allesverloren Wine Estate, Fram Wines, Lammershoek and Mullineux. The "young wild" winemakers of the Swartland wine region include Eben Sadie and Adi Badenhorst, who were instrumental in the Swartland revolution.

Elgin Valley - "Cool Climate" Wines and Burgundy Style Wines

The South African wine region of Elgin Valley is located about 70 kilometers east of Cape Town and is part of the Overberg winegrowing area. At the center of the high-altitude growing area is the sandstone range of the Hotentotts Holland Mountains. Here, the winegrowers cultivate mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz vines. High quality "Cool Climate" wines and Burgundy style wines come from the Elgin Valley. Well-known winemakers in the Elgin Valley include Neil Ellis, Paul Cluver, Richard Kershaw Wines, Spioenkop and Thelema Sutherland.

23 wine routes through South Africa's growing regions

There are 23 wine routes to explore South Africa's wine-growing regions. For the Stellenbosch Wine Route, for example, more than thirty winegrowers' cooperatives and wineries have joined forces to promote their wines. Other important wine routes include the Elgin Valley Wine Route, Constantia Wine Route, Franschhoek Wine Valley, Klein Karoo Wine Route and the Paarl Wine Route. They all represent the South African wine regions and their special wines.

 

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