The Stellenbosch Wine Route was the first wine route in the Cape and was established in 1971. It is synonymous with a variety of high quality, award winning red and white wines.
Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by Dutch settlers. The region's cool climate and fertile soil combined with the planting of suitable varieties of grapes laid the foundation for great wine making.
The Wine Route comprises 44 cellars which are situated along the four main roads leading to Stellenbosch. Each cellar entrance is clearly sign posted with the official Wine Route logo.
Most of the cellars offer cellar tours, wine tasting as well as lunches in their shaded gardens and restaurants. Of course there will be plenty of wine to choose from.
This is a picturesque route with views of Cape Dutch style homesteads, vineyards covering rolling hills and valleys with a gorgeous mountain backdrop.
If you're after the spectacular views the Cape has to offer you could explore the Fruit Route. From Stellenbosch, start with the Helshoogte Pass to the Berg River Valley, over the Franshhoek Pass to the upper Riviersonderend Valley, then over the Viljoen's Pass to Elgin and finally back to Stellenbosch down the Sir Lowry's Pass.
For the wine lovers on that drive you'd be hard pressed to pass Franschhoek!!!
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