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  20. Elephant Tree Malbec
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  21. Excelsior Little Hill Sauvignon Blanc
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Wine FAQs

Where is the Western Cape wine region?

The Western Cape is the largest winemaking area in South Africa – home to well-known wine regions such as Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch and Walker Bay. It is known for its diverse landscapes, from stunning coastlines and beautiful vineyards to rugged mountains and semi-desert regions.

This vast, sun-soaked landscape has a Mediterranean-style climate of hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Indian Ocean on the south, the region enjoys cooling sea breezes that play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced acidity in the grapes.

Western Cape’s soils range from sandy loam to clay and shale. Each adds a different character to the resulting wines. Many of the region’s vineyards are planted at varying elevations on the rugged Cape Fold mountains, which create microclimates that result in grapes with distinct flavour profiles.

This diverse topography and climate mean that the Western Cape can successfully grow a wide variety of grapes, from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz to Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay.

What’s the history of winemaking in the Western Cape?

People have made wine in the Western Cape since Dutch settlers arrived in the 1650s. French Huguenots arrived in the Western Cape around 1688 and settled in Franschhoek (French Corner). They brought with them extensive winemaking knowledge, giving a significant boost to the evolving wine industry. By the turn of the 18th century, Europe’s increasing demand for wine spurred the Western Cape into a period of growth and prosperity.

In the post-apartheid era, the South African wine industry, particularly the Western Cape, has experienced a resurgence. The region has seen increased investment, the planting of new vineyards, a rise in boutique wineries and renewed global interest. The Western Cape has truly established itself as a key player in the world of wine, renowned for its high-quality and diverse offerings.

What are the main Western Cape wine regions?

The Western Cape of South Africa is home to several distinct wine regions, including:

  • Stellenbosch – The jewel in the crown of the Western Cape’s wine regions, the historic town of Stellenbosch lies just east of Cape Town. The mix of granite-laden soils to the east and sandy soils to the west is perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, with local winemakers turning them into high-quality, exquisite reds and vibrant whites. 
  • Paarl – This region is celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards and a wide variety of soils and microclimates. The region is known for its bold, velvety Shiraz and crisp Chenin Blanc.
  • Swartland – One of Western Cape’s more modern wine regions, it’s quickly gaining international attention thanks to its innovative winemaking methods. It is particularly celebrated for its old-vine Chenin Blanc and Rhône-style red blends, from Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Grenache.
  • Constantia – One of the Western Cape’s oldest wine areas, Constantia was established in 1685 and sits on the southern fringes of Cape Town. Vineyards follow the slopes of Constantia Mountain, enjoying cooling Atlantic Ocean breezes, making it an excellent site for creating elegant and crisp white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes. The area also produces high-quality reds and the historic sweet wine, Vin de Constance.
  • Franschhoek – Nestled to the east of Stellenbosch is the charming Franschhoek Valley. This wine region, with its excellent soil diversity and frequent rainfall, is also known for its white wine production. The wines are recognisable thanks to their French heritage and mellow style.
  • Robertson – Known primarily for its white wines, specifically Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but also produces some well-received reds, sparkling wines and dessert wines.
  • Walker Bay – Home to top-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, this coastal region enjoys a cool maritime climate, with some of the best bottles coming out of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
  • Elgin – As South Africa’s coolest wine region, Elgin is gaining a reputation for its Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other aromatic whites and Pinot Noir.

What wines come from the Western Cape?

The Western Cape is famous for its diverse selection of red and white wine varieties that blur the line between Old World and New World styles. These include:

  • Pinotage – South Africa’s signature red grape, Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. It produces robust wines with flavours of red and black fruits, often with notes of coffee, chocolate, tobacco and earth.
  • Shiraz – Grown in several regions of the Western Cape, Shiraz wines range from bold and spicy in Swartland to more elegant and restrained in cooler areas like Elgin.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon – One of the region’s most popular red varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the Western Cape’s warm climate and unique soil mix, creating rounded, fresh-tasting wines marked by flavours of juicy black fruits, earthy hints and a distinctive minerality.
  • Merlot – Western Cape Merlot wines are known for being supple, smooth and brimming with black cherry, plum and blackberry flavours. To create wines with enhanced structure, complexity and balance, South African winemakers often blend Merlot with other grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Petit Verdot to make Bordeaux-style complex wine.
  • Chenin Blanc – Known locally as “Steen,” Chenin Blanc thrives in many areas of the Western Cape. It produces a range of styles, from fresh and fruity wines to rich, oak-aged versions, as well as sweet and sparkling wines.
  • Sauvignon Blanc – This grape excels in cooler areas of the Western Cape, such as Constantia and Elgin. The wines are typically fresh and vibrant with high acidity and flavours of tropical fruits, and lively hints of fresh green herbs.
  • Chardonnay – Western Cape Chardonnay wines enjoy a distinct, unique mineral character thanks to the region’s granite-based soils. Some Western Cape winemakers prefer to use oak barrels to give their Chardonnay wines a fuller, creamier texture and warming notes of vanilla, butter and toast.
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