The Cape's flagship — structured Cabernet, Pinotage and serious Chenin.
The historic university town of Stellenbosch is the centre of South Africa's wine industry. Mountain slopes and False Bay breezes make it ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends, plus Pinotage and old-vine Chenin Blanc.
Country
South Africa
Climate
Mediterranean, cooled by False Bay
Key grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Simonsberg
Granite slopes — powerful reds
Helderberg
Ocean-cooled and elegant
Jonkershoek
Cool, high-rainfall valley
Paarl & Franschhoek
Warm neighbouring valleys
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Stellenbosch is South Africa's classic — polished Cabernet blends and Pinotage, the country's own grape.”
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