Where To Go For Wine Tasting
Explore Cape Town’s hidden gems of wine spots – stretching from the leafy Southern Suburbs through Constantia, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, and all the way to the Deep South.
The South offers a blend of heritage, boutique charm, and dramatic scenery.
1. Groot Constantia – Constantia
Location: Constantia Main Road, Constantia
Highlights: South Africa’s oldest wine estate, award-winning wines, museum, restaurants (Jonkershuis & Simon’s)
2. Klein Constantia – Constantia
Location: Klein Constantia Road, Constantia
Highlights: Famous for Vin de Constance, historic estate, high-quality Sauvignon Blanc and red blends
3. Buitenverwachting – Constantia
Location: Klein Constantia Road, Constantia
Highlights: Fine dining, lush gardens, top-tier Sauvignon Blanc, historic charm
4. Steenberg Vineyards – Tokai
Location: Steenberg Road, Tokai
Highlights: Elegant tasting lounge, 5-star hotel & spa, excellent Méthode Cap Classique, Bistro Sixteen82 and Tryn restaurants
5. Silvermist Organic Wine Estate – Constantia Nek
Location: Constantia Nek Road, Constantia
Highlights: Organic wines, eco-friendly farming, Chef’s Warehouse restaurant, mountain views
6. High Constantia – Constantia
Location: Nova Constantia Road, Constantia
Highlights: Boutique and intimate, handcrafted wines, excellent Cap Classique
7. Hout Bay Vineyards – Hout Bay
Location: Tierboskloof Estate, Hout Bay
Highlights: Family-run micro-winery, sparkling wine, personal tastings by appointment
8. Cape Point Vineyards – Noordhoek
Location: Silvermine Road, Noordhoek
Highlights: Ocean-view tastings, award-winning Sauvignon Blancs, sunset picnics, weekly food market
