About Darling Wine Route
Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean.
Did you know? The oldest fruit bearing vine in the southern hemisphere is a Crouchen Blanc variety, planted around 1771 at the Cape Heritage Hotel in Cape Town.
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean and the long, hot summers to produce some stunning wines with concentrated flavour, depth and intensity.
The Cape West Coast has recently been recognised as a viticultural region with great potential and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in South Africa. Darling is only an hour's drive from Cape Town and one can visit the cellars easily within a day's trip.
If you're in a hurry, the Vyge valley farmstall, on Route 27, stocks some of the local wines at cellar prices.
For additional information about Darling, attractions, things to do and events and festivals see Darling Information & Attractions or, to view the individual wine estates on the Darling Wine Route, see Darling Wine Estates.
Need to Know
WhereDarling Wine Route, Darling district and surrounds, Swartland, Inland of Cape West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
WhenSee individual wine estates for their opening times.
OvernightStay in Darling Accommodation, Western Cape
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Additional Reading
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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).
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Hotels & other accommodation options in Cape West Coast
Vyge Valley Estate
Vyge Valley Estate offers accommodation in Darling on the Cape West Coast. This guest house in Darling is less than an hour's drive from Cape To...
At 51 Visvanger B
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The Tin Shack Eco Cabin
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Seeperdjie
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Sonkwas 10
Sonkwas 10 offers accommodation with light-filled open spaces, high ceilings, over-sized glass sliding doors, fireplaces and outside showers guar...
Kelp House
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Things to do in the area
!Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre
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Darling Museum
Located approximately 75 kilometers from Cape Town, the Darling Museum offers a compelling exploration of the history and cultural heritage of th...
Evita se Perron
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Groote Post Wine Tastings
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Wine Tasting at Darling Cellars
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Ormonde Private Cellar
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Duckitt Nurseries
Duckitt Nurseries was established in 1979, and is situated approximately 3km south of Darling on the west coast of South Africa. Duckitt Nurserie...
Cafe Mosaic
Cafe Mosaic offers a welcoming and relaxed setting where both locals and visitors can unwind while enjoying a scenic view of Darling’s Main Road....
The Marmalade Cat
Just 75 kilometers from Cape Town, in the heart of the charming village of Darling, lies The Marmalade Cat—a delightful café and boutique that of...
Accommodation convenient to Darling Wine Route
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