Beautiful farms, top-quality wines, and affordable prices make the Stellenbosch wineries a dream wine tasting destination. Wine tasting in the Winelands is one of the tourists’ favorite things to do in Cape Town.
Don’t miss some of the best wine farms around Stellenbosch to go wine tasting such as Tokara, Boschendal, Spier, Waterford, Ernie Els, Simonsig and Fairview.
In this article I look at how to go wine tasting around Stellenbosch; some amazing farms, specific wines, great food pairings, fun activities, and awesome estate restaurants you should visit! Pick your favorite farms, look at our map and start driving or pick one of the fun tours and learn from your guide. Wine tasting is not the only activity here there are many other great things to do in Stellenbosch.
The Town Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, surrounded by more than 150 wine farms, was among the first places where grapes were planted for wine production in South Africa in 1679. The town was founded by Governor Simon van der Stel and is one of the oldest and most famous towns in South Africa. Stellenbosch is located about a 45-minute drive from Mother City. It is a great place for a day trip from Cape Town or a weekend getaway from the city. Explore the beautiful town with its Cape Dutch architecture, cafes, boutiques, and art galleries. The Constantia wine route starting in Cape Town is another spectacular drive with unreal farms and excellent wines in the Cape Winelands.
