Cape Point Wine Route in Cape Town

About Cape Point Wine Route

It was only in 1998 that the new Cape Point Wine District was declared and the Cape Point Vineyards are still relatively new on the tourist itinerary. They were established in 1996 with the first vines on the Noordhoek wine estate, overlooking Noordhoek beach and the first Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1997.

Did you know? South Africa's most popular grape variety is Chenin Blanc followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Colombard.

The influence of the cooler breezes off the Atlantic and warmer winds from False Bay, allow the grapes to ripen slowly, producing premium quality wines. These young vines have already received awards both at home and overseas.

At the moment there are 30 hectares under vine on the Noordhoek and Scarborough sites with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as their main focus although a recent planting at Red Hill, bordering the Cape Point Nature Reserve, means that the first red wine vineyards have joined the stable.

These promising vineyards, some of them a mere kilometre from the sea, are situated on the western edges of the Cape Peninsula. This cool-climate district is recognised for its Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Now the first red wine vineyards, planted at Red Hill bordering the Cape Point Nature Reserve, have come on stream.

For additional information about Cape Point, attractions, things to do and events see Cape Point Attractions, or to view more wine estates in the region see Constantia Wine Estates.

Need to Know

WhereCape Point Wine District, Noordhoek, Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

WhenBest during daylight hours.

TelephoneCape Point Vineyards on +27 (0)21 789-0094

OvernightStay in Atlantic Seaboard Accommodation, Cape Town

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Additional Reading

Popular Wine Routes of the Western Cape

For information about the most popular wine producing regions in the Western Cape visit the routes below, or for information about each wine estate, see Wine Estates (sorted by regions and viewable on maps).

Breedekloof Wine Route

Cape Agulhas Wine Route

Cape Point Wine Route

Constantia Wine Route

Darling Wine Route

Durbanville Wine Route

Elgin Wine Route

Franschhoek Wine Route

Helderberg Wine Route

Klein Karoo Wine Route

Olifants River Valley Wine Route

Paarl Vintners Wine Route