Wine and dine in Stellenbosch

There are 150 wine farms in Stellenbosch and that’s not to mention other attractions, so short of having endless days to roam around and indulge in the good grape, how does one negotiate a short stay in Stellies that will do wine farms justice but still give you time to explore the town?

Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town, founded in 1679 by Governor Simon van der Stel. It is known for its oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture, historic buildings and university. It is home to some of the finest wine estates and restaurants in the country

It is the centre of wine tourism in the country because, while Worcester has the most land under vine, Stellies has the most wine farms in the area – more than Paarl, Franschhoek or Constantia. It came to be a major wine-producing region thanks to Huguenot refugees coming from France in the 17th Century. The region is now renowned for its world-class red and white wines and for being the birthplace of Pinotage.