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Whether it is its
magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage or
its world-renowned wines, the Winelands Region is synonymous
with all the best that the Cape has to offer. A 45-minute
drive from Cape Town brings you to this area where splendid
mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush vineyards and gabled
Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history. Come experience
the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington,
Franschhoek and Pniel. The diversity of the Winelands will
capture every heart.
Follow
in the footsteps of our ancestors as you stroll along the
oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town
in the country. Our colourful history comes to life in the
splendidly restored Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings
in each town. Monuments such as the Huguenot Memorial and
Afrikaans Language Monument and the many outstanding museums
provide a fascinating glimpse into the past.
The
excellent wines produced in this area are world-renowned You
will be spoilt for choice between small, boutique wineries
and the larger, more commercial wine estates. Taste the fruit
of the vintner's labour in the magnificent surrounds that
are so characteristic of the Winelands, or join the winemaker
on a tour of his cellar where the precious harvest is lovingly
transformed into every wine lover's delight.
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