South African Wineries

There may be worse wines produced in South Africa than those from KWV, but I don't know of any. Do a Google search of S. A. wineries and make your own intelligent choice.

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The key regions close to Cape Town city are Stellenbosch (the closest, some

50 km west); Franschoek and Paarl, further to the west or northwest, so a rental car is mandatory (don't consider public transport!)

Although it is some time since I was in South Africa (and I echo the sentiments - I was somewhat underwhelmed by SA wines) I did enjoy my winery visits.

Firstly, both the settings , surrounded by the Groot Drakenstein mountains, and, in many cases the architecture (Cape Dutch) was spectacular .

Boschendal (Franschoek)

is truly a wonderful spot.

The Bergkelder, near Stellenbosch)

produces Fleur du Cap wines in a modern and impressive winery.

Delheim, situated in Simonsberg (nr Stellenbosch) dates back to the 1600s - I did like their wines.

Both Nederberg

and KWV are in/near Paarl - I received excellent hospitality from both - but they are large establishments with very impressive architecture.

Groot Constantia is another heritage site, more of a museum, but vitually in the Cape Town city limits.

If you have an interest in gardening or have a botanical bent, then do not miss Kirstenbosch National Gardens - also in Cape Town.

Obviously, you will do the Table Mountain thing - go on! walk!

Alongside San Francisco and Sydney, Cape Town rates as one of the worlds great harbour cities (IMNSHO of course)