Elgin Wine Route, Cape Wine Routes

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Elgin Wine Route, Cape Wine Routes

Elgin Wine Route, Cape Wine Routes
Elgin Wine Route, Cape Wine Routes

Traditionally an apple-growing region, Elgin lies, embraced by the Hottentots Holland Mountains, 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town in the Cape Overberg.

The Elgin Valley is exquisite, with long stretches of forest and endless mountain peaks surrounding fruit orchards, and indeed Elgin is part of the Four Passes Fruit Route.

The wines that have begun production here are predominantly fruity, and Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz do particularly well. Elgin is regarded as a cool climate terroir, which means that grapes grown here potentially ripen slowly. The Elgin Valley includes Thandi Wines, a successful empowerment project that is producing wines of exceptional quality, the methods of which have been so successful that the project is being studied by international observers.

For additional information about Elgin, attractions, things to do and events and festivals see Elgin Information & Attractions.

Elgin Wine Route

Accommodation nearby

For accommodation in Elgin and nearby see:
• Elgin Accommodation
• Grabouw Accommodation

Or to see all accommodation in this region, visit Cape Overberg Accommodation.

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