The Best Wineries in Africa

Stellenbosch

Three of the wineries lie in Stellenbosch. Delaire Graff Estate has vineyards, mountain views and a large outdoor art collection, and its tastings take place in the wine lounge, with restaurants on site. Kanu Wines makes MCC, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and a Bordeaux blend, and tastes in an underground cellar with cheese platters. Oldenburg Vineyards sits in the Banghoek Valley above the town and is known for its Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Its seated tastings in a modern room with mountain views are guided by a sommelier.

Historic estates with gardens

Babylonstoren is a working farm and wine estate in Simondium, Cape Winelands, with large gardens and a wine museum. Visits pair wine tastings and cellar tours with meals, walks through the grounds and farm shops. Vergelegen in Somerset West is a historic estate known for its gardens, old trees and buildings. Its wines include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and reds, and visits add a tea room, restaurants and picnics.

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Creation Wines is an estate in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. Its wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Port. Visits combine tastings with a restaurant that serves food pairings, and with views over vineyards and mountains.