Stellenbosch, South Africa as a Wine Region
Country: South Africa
South Africa as a Wine Country
Capital: Pretoria
Currency: Rand
South Africa
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A long history of growing grapes and making wine, but less of a history on exporting it, and even lesser on the quality aspect. At the turn of the century (1900, that is), a surplus of wine in South Africa created a hierarchy of cooperatives, the biggest and best known being KWV. This organization seemed to favor quantity over quality and had most control over wines and vineyards until the late 1980's. Now, with a bit more competition, quality is coming around. Yet, South African wine was not even seen in American wine stores until the mid-1990's – the trade embargo on the country for their racial apartheid laws kept South African wine out of the US. When apartheid fell, so did the embargo, and SA bottles began showing up on US shelves.
Notable Facts
White wine has always been the cash crop of South Africa, with much of it distilled to make brandy. More white than red is planted, much of it the Steen variety – known elsewhere in the world as Chenin Blanc. Good producers are making top quality dry wines from this grape. Another grape gaining some raves is Sauvignon Blanc, producing whites that are dry and crisp, yet rounder than many of its Southern Hemisphere counterparts. For reds, the top grapes are Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon (& blends) and Pinotage. Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends was once the favorite and most-produced, but Shiraz is taking over as wineries crank out high quality wines from the variety. Pinotage, which used to be a grape only your mother could love, has improved dramatically and is often as delicious as it is distinctive. The most popular regions of the country include Stellenbosch and Paarl.
Wineries in Stellenbosch
| Winery |
|---|
| Anwilka Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Bilton Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Thelema Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| de Trafford Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Delheim Wines Ltd Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Eikendal Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Château L'Arrosée Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Engelbrecht Els Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Ernie Els Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Le Riche Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Grangehurst Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Hartenberg Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Waterford Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Jordan Vineyard & Winery Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Jordan Vineyard & Winery Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Jordan Wines Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Bradgate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Kaapzicht Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Kanonkop Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Kanu Wines Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Lanzerac Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Lourensford Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Marklew Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Morgenhof Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Morgenster Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Raats Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Mulderbosch Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Muratie Wine Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Neethlingshof Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Neil Ellis Wines Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Quoin Rock Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Radford Dale Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| rust en vrede Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Rustenberg Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Saxenburg Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Simonsig Family Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Stellenbosch Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Tokara Winery Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Vergenoegd Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Warwick Wine Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Waterford Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| the company of wine people Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| The Winery Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Meerlust Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Rustenberg Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Sauvignon Republic Cellars Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Vinum Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Audacia Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Jordan Winery Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Clos Malverne Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Ken Forrester Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Old Faithful Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Laibach Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Kanonkop Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Beyerskloof Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Le Bonheur Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Brampton Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Stark-Condé Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Journeys End Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Guardian Peak Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Adnams Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Barefoot Wine Company Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| de Toren Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Rudera Wines Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Thelema Mountain Vineyards Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Villiera Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Hidden Valley Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Amani Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Middelvlei Estate Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Umkhulu Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Wines from Stellenbosch Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| Ugaba 2006 Anwilka Estate, Stellenbosch Ugaba is the second wine of 'Anwilka', a famous South African red made by 2 eminen.. | 12.00 |
| Vergelegen Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005 Stellenbosch Vergelegen, and outspoken winemaker Andre Van Rensburg, are widely recognised for producin.. | 9.00 |
| John X Merriman 2006 Rustenberg, Stellenbosch This wine has a full, smooth palate with blackberry flavours and cigar-box aromas. The nam.. | 9.99 |
Subregions in Stellenbosch
| Region |
|---|
| Simonsberg-stellenbosch |
| Jonkershoek Valley |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Stellenbosch Hotel Enjoy old world charm with air-conditioned modern comforts and friendly, attentive hosp.. | 45.00 |
| 5 SEASONS As soon as you set foot into our guesthouse, you will realize something special: the ex.. | 45.00 |
