WINE
Journey through the Overberg’s award-winning wine routes
HEMEL-EN-AARDE
Nestled between rolling hills and lush vineyards, the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a paradise for wine enthusiasts and gourmands alike. World-class wineries produce exceptional cool-climate wines, particularly renowned for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Local restaurants showcase farm-to-table cuisine, perfectly complementing the region’s vintages. Charming farm cottages offer luxurious accommodation with breathtaking views, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the valley’s natural beauty. From cellar door tastings to culinary experiences, this route promises an unforgettable journey through the best of wine country living.
ELGIN
Cradled in a high-altitude valley, Elgin’s cool-climate vineyards thrive in South Africa’s premier apple-growing region. This young wine district has rapidly gained acclaim for its elegant Chardonnays, crisp Sauvignon Blancs, and refined Pinot Noirs. Meticulous viticulture and cutting-edge winemaking yield bottles of remarkable finesse.
Beyond wine, Elgin offers gastronomic delights at farm restaurants and orchards bursting with fruit. Luxurious country lodges and quaint self-catering cottages provide serene retreats. Elgin’s natural beauty, outdoor activities, and world-class wines create an enchanting escape just an hour from Cape Town.
BOT RIVER
At the foot of the Houwhoek Pass, the Bot River wine region captivates with its rustic charm. This cool-climate area excels in Shiraz, Pinotage, and Chenin Blanc production. The freespirited winemakers, known for their down-to-earth, sociable character, craft wines embodying its distinctive local terroir.
The region boasts farm-totable restaurants howcasing local produce and cosy selfcatering cottages offering warm hospitality. The rolling hills, wide open spaces and big skies of Bot River create a picturesque setting for an intimate, holistic wine country experience in the heart of the Overberg.
STANFORD
Tucked between mountains in the heart of the Overberg, Stanford’s burgeoning wine scene complements its laidback village charm. This hidden gem is gaining recognition for its terroir-driven Pinotage, Syrah, and aromatic white blends.
Family-owned boutique wineries dot the pastoral landscape, offering intimate tastings often led by its passionate winemakers. Stanford’s culinary scene shines with farm-to-table eateries, while historic cottages and riverside guesthouses provide idyllic accommodations.
Here, wine enthusiasts discover a perfect blend of rustic authenticity and refined flavours.
AGULHAS
The Agulhas Wine Triangle, with its slogan ‘Wine for Explorers’, is a wild and rugged region that beckons those who enjoy travelling off the beaten track. Here, pioneering farmers have planted the southernmost vineyards on the African continent in ancient soils exposed to extreme maritime conditions.
The windswept terroir produces elegant wines of outstanding character, including world-acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Semillon. Offering inspiring wine tastings, outdoor activities and selfcatering farm cottages, this peaceful, unspoilt, biodiversityrich region is just waiting to be discovered.
