Stellenbosch wine tasting at estate vineyards

Tasting South African wines at the estates around Stellenbosch is a quick introduction to the country's best known wine region. Rows of vines run toward the mountain foothills, white gabled farmhouses in the Cape Dutch style sit among them, and every glass shows a different grape character. Each stop brings a new style and a new story.

The recorded minimum age is 18. Drinking water between tastings and asking for bread or cheese to reset your palate is a good habit. Estate paths can be gravelly, so wear flat shoes.