A guide to the beautiful Cape Winelands of South Africa, from top wineries to gorgeous places to stay

Drink it! South Africa's Cape Winelands are the most beautiful in the world and there are some wonderful places to stay along the way. So load up your glass and get ready for a vintage trip There are over 130 wine farms in the "spectacular landscape" of South Africa's Stellenbosch-Franschhoek region Enjoy the most spectacular views on a wine tour of Thelema Mountain, located in the Simonsberg MountainsSample the country's hottest white wine and relax under the oak trees at Ken Forrester Wine Estate

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Posted: 07:44 GMT, 24 November 2022 | Updated: Nov 24, 2022 07:44 GMT

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There is no contest. Australia's Barossa Valley , Margaret River and the Mornington Peninsula, the Napa Valley in the USA, Marlborough in New Zealand - all spectacular but no match for the Stellenbosch/Franschhoek region of South Africa.

Although the summers are hot, the constant sea breezes soothe the south-facing slopes and the resulting wines are as good as c them you'll find anywhere in the New World. The choice is enormous, as there are over 130 wineries in the Stellenbosch-Franschhoek region. The added bonus is that even though the pound has softened against most currencies, it remains strong against the South African Rand.

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