Winelands Hotels
Today the wine is plentiful, and definitely not ghastly. In 2015 South Africa was ranked eighth on the list of the largest wine-producing countries in the world, and the Cape has produced many award-winning wines. In particular, one should look out for Pinotage, a uniquely South African grape varietal. Cape Blends – similar to Bordeaux-style blends, use Pinotage grapes. For bubbly lovers, ask for MCC. Methode Cape Classique is a South African sparkling wine produced in the traditional French method, and labels abound.
It's a complex story of colonisation and domination of the local population, and it's also one of the foundings of a settlement that would grow into what is now Cape Town, and its expansive winelands. For a basic version of the history of Cape Town Wikipedia provides a good resource here and for a version you can kick back and read at leisure that provides fascinating insights on the founding of the city, we suggest Nechama Brodie's Cape Town Book.
The top wine-producing areas are Constantia, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Along with the tasting rooms, many farms compete on offering exceptional dining with awarded restaurants and big-name chefs, along with other amenities, from spas to farm-style living. You can also find an enormous range of accommodations to suit just about any budget.
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