Taste a trio of south african sparkling wines the augusta chronicle march 12, 2020 an opulent retreat spanish farm guest lodge by. The main hub concentrating in the stellenbosch and paarl districts. For a full description of the country and its wines, see south africa. The mediterranean climate and varied topography and soils make for an interesting series of terroirs for the production of fine wine. The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and things to do in the cape winelands. Its mission is to contribute to the global success of the south african wine industry by building brand south africa. The map shows south africas official wine areas according to its wine of origin designation. In the postapartheid era, since 1994, south african wine has returned to the world arena with significant impact, growing from some 50million litres exported that year to topping 9million in 2000, representing more than 25% of good wine production. South africa wine regions wine map south africa wine country map size. Vines are planted across the western cape as far as the hemelenaarde valley in the southern cape, bamboes bay on the west cape coast, hartswater in the northern cape and rietrivier in the south western free state. The vineyards of south africa cover 140 000 hectares mainly in the province of western cape. Just click on the variety or type of wine to see all of the toprated vintages in each category. A beginners guide to south african wine cape town travel.
Bordeauxstyle blends are one of the stellenbosch regions great strengths. Wine tourism a world in the winelands wine routes wine tourism links. We should all be thrilled that wines from south africa are starting to enjoy some serious presence on wine lists and store shelves here in the united states. Pinotage, chenin blanc and of course muscatbased constantia are the countrys most famous wines, but in recent years. Best wines from south africa the 2020 reverse wine snob picks. Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade. The south african region built their industry on wines and brandies made with the chenin blanc grape. I am a south african, capetonian, from somerset west, right in the heart of the wine region. Detailed south african wine regions map wine posters. The once widespread production of inexpensive, inferior wines have made way for smaller volumes and higherquality wines, partly via the rise of maverick winemakers such as eben sadie, who has not only helped to establish the swartland as a new, cult cape wine region but firmly.
Wines of south africa wines of south africa is an industryowned, notforprofit organisation. My heart misses home every day, but thankfully, being able to enjoy south african wine, especially reds, where one can taste south africa in the terroir, helps me get through each day. The wine of origins wo program mandates how wine regions of south africa are defined and can appear on wine labels. The south african wine industry august 2010 pricewaterhousecoopers 8 3. Paarl wine route is one of the oldest in the country, and several of. Its time to consider the wide stylistic range of chenin blanc for your glass and cellar. South africa is one of the worlds key wine nations, despite its isolated position at the very southern tip of the african continent. All about south african wine with map if you love cabernet sauvignon, start looking for south africas hot values. This wine map of south africa is the ideal way to find out more about this fascinating region. Browse by regions, use the search box or click on a producer name for contact information, services offered and more details. See recent tasting notes on the latest crop of new wave south africans and some south african oldvine marvels. The south african wine cluster pdf institute for strategy. The south african wine industry is one of the oldest.
Today, however, south africa is increasingly responsible for highdemand, highquality winesa blessing to put the country back on the international wine map. South africa wine map in 2020 wine folly, map, africa. It is still increasing, and cape wine is reaching even more consumers in more countries. The south african wine industry responds to the effects of. The wine and spirits board, which is the main regulatory body for the industry, is in stellenbosch, as is distell, the countrys largest wine and brandy producer. Vineyards of constantia, cape point, stellenbosch, paarl, elgin, overberg, south africa wine regions map. The first phase took place during the end of apartheid when the impact of the sanctions and the instability. South africas callingcard white wine deserves serious attention.
The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise. South africa is located at the tip of the african continent with most wine regions located near the coastal influences of the atlantic and indian oceans. South africa boasts 18 official wine routes and 2 brandy routes. South africa winemaking is influenced by what countries. South african wine a guide to the wines of south africa. Best wines from south africa the 2020 reverse wine snob. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise explore. The wine industry during lockdown daily maverick march 24, 2020 wine time.
Terroir, climate change, and the future of south africas. Visiting south africa is in itself a journey of a lifetime. This beautiful part of the planet offers a world in one country, ranging from dramatic mountain ranges, outstretched deserts to tropical areas and savannahs where wild animals still roam freely. Winesearcher currently lists 1031 south african wine producers. South africa was the 8th biggest wine producer in the world in 2015 with around 1, million liters of wine produced, just before china source oiv. South african wine has a complex and fascinating history. These regions have mostly a mediterranean climate that is marked by intense sunlight and dry heat. About 575,000 liters of sparkling wine was also imported.
Wines such as kanonkops paul sauer, meerlusts rubicon and. Take a few minutes to explore the history and your wine tasting experience will be all the more interesting. Production is concentrated around cape town, with major vineyard and production centres at constantia, paarl, stellenbosch and worcester. South african wine map vinodiversity wine information. The south african wine industry goes back 350 years. Stellenbosch, the region most familiar to wine lovers. South african chenins are quite different from those in the loire almost always dry, but ripe and full of flavour often with the complexity that. It has taken nearly 20 years for the south african wine trade to become the exciting place it is today. Naturalstill wine is the most common import for the south african industry, with 16 million liters imported in 2015. South africa is the eighth largest wine producing nation in the world. South african wine map south african wine and vineyards.
Acclaimed for bespoke wines and sweeping panoramic. Why the best values in wine are from south africa forbes. The franschhoek wine tram hopon hopoff tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the franschhoek valley picturesque vineyards, breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, worldclass cuisine, fine wines and a 300year history. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine. For far too long, south africa was considered low man on the totem pole of the wine world. Anthonij rupert anthonij rupert blend bordeaux blend. High quality, detailed, and accurate map of major wine appellations in south africa. The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in south africa. South african wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food friendly, blending elegance and power. Where does south africa currently rank in terms of exports.
With these 82 interesting facts about south africa, let us learn more about its people, culture, wildlife, geography, history, industries. Since then, the south african wine industry has experienced some setbacks due to the phylloxera infestation of the late 1800s and political difficulties throughout the following century. The charm of chenin blanc from south africa wine enthusiast. The jpg file highlighted name will show in new window. The south african region built their industry on wines and brandies made with the chenin blanc. The south african wine cluster 3 drivers of south african economic growth south africas post.
The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two important aspects of our wine industry. Before the last 10 years south african wines barely crested the bottom of the grocery store shelf. South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape town by its founder jan van riebeeck. The country has prehistoric soils which add a unique rustic flavor to their fruity wines. See below for every south african wine judged very good to worldclass or better by the top tasting panels on the planet during the past couple of years. A detailed map of stellenbosch town centre with major landmarks and shops. South africa has been producing wine since the first vines. South africa maps printable maps of south africa for. Access to international markets led to new investment in the south african wine market. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. All about south african wine with map if you love cabernet sauvignon, start looking for south africa s hot values. Terroir, climate change, and the future of south africas wine industry.
The south african wine regions are principally the coastal region, klein karoo, cape south coast, olifants river, breede river valley and a number of further wards not part of a region. Downloadable maps stellenbosch wine route south africa. Be sure to check out our entire selection of vin maps products. Wosa, which was established in its current form in 1999, has over 500 exporters on its database, comprising all the major south african wine exporters. South africas most famous grapes white chenin blanc and red pinotage will be less familiar unless you are already a convert. The south african wine industry is at a very strange, possibly critical, point in its evolution. If you want to find out about how south african wine originated and how it got to be so famous, read this article. The picture shows the crossroads township close to cape town airport, a sight that shocks many a firsttime visitor to the cape. The official 2019 platters selection of south africas best wines anyone whos vaguely familiar with the world of vino has likely heard of stellenbosch and franschhoek, but theres so much more to the south african wine industry than these two pretty but. Microeconomics of competitiveness the south african wine. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets.
South africa is another wine region making a wide assortment of excellent wines. Though stellenbosch accounts for only 14% of south african wine, it has a higher concentration of premium wineries than any. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. Wines of south africa wosa is the organization representing all south african producers of wine who export their products. What are the production areas called in the wine of origin legislation from smallest to largest. In just the last ten years, south africa has become more well known for their red wines such as cabernet sauvignon and syrah. South africa features the wine of origin regions, districts, wards, general wine producing areas, as well as some of the countrys more notable producers. South african wine wine folly wine poster chenin blanc cabernet sauvignon poster prints posters coastal map. Wine map of south america including argentina, chile, brazil and uruguay.