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Exploring the Wine Routes Near Cape Town

By: Kadence Buchanan

Cape Town has long been associated with an impressive culture of viticulture and wine tasting. Here, you will find numerous wine farms, wine routes and vineyards. Even if you are not a wine lover, you will certainly find yourself enjoying the beautiful wine estates and routes that wind around the countryside. From Cape Town, many of these wine routes are perfect day trip; allowing plenty of time to drive as well as visit numerous wine establishments within the local area.

In fact, one of your most difficult decisions may be deciding exactly which wine routes you want to explore because there are just simply so many in the local area. Stellenbosch is home to four main wine routes. They include Devon Valley, Bottlary Hills, Simonsberg and Helderberg routes. This is one of the most popular wine routes in the area and is frequently explored by car. Certainly, the scenery is absolutely spectacular but it also ranks as a favorite due tot the fact that the wine farms in the area are relatively close to one another; allowing ample opportunity to squeeze in several within a single day.

On a typical day trip you could easily start out from Cape Town and travel to Durbanville. Durbanville is home to the Dubanville Wine Valley and several vineyards. If you wish, you could even stay in one of the many fine accommodations that are situated throughout the area, including several bed and breakfast inns. There are several wine farms in this district which you can explore as well as enjoy wine samplings. When lunch time rolls around, you can also enjoy a lovely lunch at one of the delectable restaurants that are scattered throughout the surrounding wine farms. In the evenings, there are plenty of activities to enjoy as well, including shopping and even theatre.

Wellington is also another excellent choice. This quaint mountainside town is located near the Kromme River in the Boland area of the region. From Cape Town, it is approximately a one hour drive to Wellington. There are well over a dozen wine farms in this area to explore as well as a brandy route. Of course, the local scenery alone would be enough reason to enjoy this route.

You might also consider exploring Worcester in the Breede River Valley. This picturesque town is home to numerous historic buildings as well as a variety of flora and fauna. There are a number of wine farms situated in Worcester as well, each offering shops, restaurants and wine tasting opportunities. If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous you can also go white water rafting.

Top off your trip with a drive through the Somerset West region. There are numerous choices in terms of accommodation here, including bed and breakfast inns and guest houses. Somerset is situated in the Helderberg Wine Route region and offers the opportunity to explore more than 30 wine farms and estate. There is also a shopping mall, nature reserve and golf course as well.

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