If you’re looking for the perfect place to host a large gathering of friends and family, South Africa’s wine routes offer an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable experience.
From cosy cottages to luxurious villas, there are a wide variety of accommodation options available to suit everyone’s needs.

Here’s your handbook to keeping your kiddies happy whilst having wholesome family fun in Franschhoek where little ones can climb, create, explore, and laugh while parents sip and enjoy the region’s best wines in peace. From treehouse adventures and juice pairings to farmyard fun and picnic lawns, Franschhoek proves that wine country can be just as magical for kids as it is for grown-ups.

The Franschhoek Wine Walk is a guided, private-access walking experience through one of South Africa’s most picturesque valleys.

Neil Jewell was born in Rochdale and grew up in South Benfleet, Essex. From a young age, he developed a passion for food, fuelled by a family that enjoys cooking, and cherished childhood memories in the kitchen.

Written by: Ingerése Schoeman
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Discover the Winelands’ most playful pairings — from mini pizzas and cheesecake tastings to cake pops with bubbles. A fun, flavour-filled twist on classic wine experiences.

Parents, we feel you. You’re longing for a relaxing day out, sipping on crisp cultivars, surrounded by rolling vineyards, and enjoying a delicious meal at a wine estate. But, what about the kids, right?

The delicate dance of ice-cold bubbles on your tongue, makes any occasion a celebration. South African sparkling wine – made in the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) where second fermentation happens in the bottle – is known as Cap Classique.

Written by: Maryka Roberts

The Namaqua West Coast is arguably most famous for its annual season but for those who venture off the beaten track to visit throughout the year, the region consistently ranks as a hidden gem.

Step off Bree Street and into Culture Wine Bar, and you’ll feel it right away — this is not your average wine bar. It’s lively, warm, and unpretentious, with the clink of glasses, conversation that spills easily from table to table, and a menu that celebrates good food as much as good wine.

Step off Bree Street and into Culture Wine Bar, and you’ll feel it right away — this is not your average wine bar. It’s lively, warm, and unpretentious, with the clink of glasses, conversation that spills easily from table to table, and a menu that celebrates good food as much as good wine.

Chef Johan Stander, who hails from George on the beautiful Garden Route, says his love for food and cooking was sparked in his mom’s kitchen.

Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
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Women’s Day in South Africa is more than a public holiday. It’s a powerful moment to honour the resilience, strength, and beauty of women across the nation. And what better way to celebrate than by raising a glass in the heart of the Winelands?

Written by: SA Wine

Charné grew up in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. During high school, she decided to become a chef after taking consumer studies and developing a love for food. Her teacher encouraged her to explore the hospitality industry and recommended attending the Silwood School of Cookery.

Written by: Ingerése Schoeman
Wineland.co.za