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WELCOME TO THE OLDEST WINE ROUTE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Only a 30 minute drive from Cape Town, is the second oldest town in South Africa, and famous for its wines, historical buildings, oak-lined streets and university. The settlement was established in 1679. The town contains many fine examples of historic Cape dutch architecture, all of which have been carefully restored.
The finest examples of the town's architectural heritage can be found in the oak- lined "Dorp Street" and around the town square - the "Braak".
Stellenbosch University has produced many South African business leaders, academics and sporting heroes, including over 150 rugby Springboks.
Stellenbosch is also a cultural centre, and is home to many galleries and museums. The town offers a large number of outdoor and adventure activities, including hiking trails, mountain-biking routes and a number of championship golf-courses.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the most famous in South Africa, and includes over 300 members, of which more than 100 farms are open to the public.
Enjoy a relaxing day travelling through the spectacular mountain scenery and lush fertile valleys of the Cape Winelands,
Taste a mixture of fascinating history and indulge in the pleasures of the renowned Cape Winelands. |
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whitecliff62 Sat Mar 26, 2005 06:36 UTC Now this is my kinda place LOL | imstress Sat Mar 5, 2005 15:32 UTC i just had a glass of white wine at a dinner at friends house. hope to go on this wine tasting route when i come to SA. | Yaqui Tue Jan 11, 2005 21:43 UTC What lovely country side!!! Wine tasting sounds good to me...lol!...especially being a native Californian:-) | deecat Fri Dec 3, 2004 21:18 UTC Now that sounds like fun. Are the South African wines well known? I don't think I've ever seen them. |
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