Winelands Activities: Wine Tasting
Sample South Africa’s greatest export and enjoy a wine tour along the magnificent Winelands wine route.
The Winelands comprises twenty-one world-class wine farms, including some of South Africa’s most respected names, who produce many of South Africa’s top wines. Most farms offer wine tasting and cellar tours - an absolute must for all those visiting the Cape.
Wine Tasting Highlights:
- Taste award-winning wines
- Winery and cellar tours
- Warm hospitality
- Quaint and commercial wine estates
You will find all the noble cultivars and classic styles available in the region. From superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Not to mention the valley’s renowned Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling wines and Ports.
Many of the wine estates are situated just minutes from your luxury winelands accommodation and have become very tourist orientated offering guided tours, gift shops and restaurants. At some of the small estates you may end up sitting in a rustic cellar sipping wines with the wine maker himself. Of course the wines offered for your pleasure whilst staying at The Franschhoek all come from this magnificent wine producing region.
Wine estates worth visiting in the region whilst staying at The Last Word Franschhoek include La Motte, Boschendal, Graham Beck, Chamonix and Haute Cabriere to name a few.
Please note that wine tasting activities are for guests staying at The Last Word.
