Wine and Beer in South Africa
Wine and beer in South
Africa have become serious business. Its little wonder what with the excellent
quality and diversity of wines and beers that South Africa offers. Every aspect
of beer and wine is available to tourism adding a great value to visitors to
South Africa. Tourists can go wine tasting, visit South
African wine estates, visit breweries or just chill out in some of our country
pubs. South Africa even has tourist regions like the Wine
Lands in the Western
Cape devoted almost entirely to wine.
With vineyards spread
throughout the country, South Africa has been producing fine wines since
the 17th century. Because of
international politics and economic policies, however, its wine industry
has just begun to emerge over the past few years, producing wines that are
high in quality if not quantity.
The Cape's Mediterranean
climate and mountainous terrain provide excellent grape growing
conditions. Rain falls mostly in winter, and dry summers allow grapes to
mature evenly, developing a full, ripe flavor. The main wine growing
region in South Africa is the Cape of Good Hope, at the southern tip of
the continent.
South African white wines, particularly Chardonnay
and Chenin Blanc, account for 85 per cent of the country's vines. They are
renowned for their light, crisp quality.
There are also popular South African reds,
including Shiraz, and Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault
grapes from southern Rhone. The Pinotage grape is grown exclusively in
South Africa, and many consider it to be the country's "national
grape."
In recent years, the Constantia grape --
responsible for the famous South African dessert wine prized by royalty in
the 18th century, requested by Napoleon, and praised in the novels of
Dickens and Jane Austen -- has been reintroduced in recent years to South
Africa's Constantia region, the birthplace of its wine industry.
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Make
an enquiry with Merl at Amakhulu Central reservations She offers a very professional
South Africa travel service. And the best part is that she is passionate about South
Africa and its wine and knows where to go, what to do and see that will make your
journey in South Africa an affordable and unforgettable experience.
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- Bell's
Old Scotch Whisky
Information on the making of Bell's Old Scotch Whisky, as well as a
competition available to all who visit the site.
- Bergkelder
Cut deep into the slopes of the Papegaaiberg on the outskirts of
Stellenbosch is The Bergkelder - the famous "cellar in the
mountain" andhome of the Cape's finest wines.
- Boland Wine Cellar, Paarl
Boland Wine Cellar Home Page, quality wines from the Paarl Valley.
- Bon Courage Wine
Estate
Bon Courage Wine Estate with it's tasting rooms in the serene old Dutch
homestead built in 1818.
- Business day Wine Direct
An online showcase of South African wines for wine lovers around the
world. Visit our cyber cellar and purchase some choice South African
wine. Explore the delights of our virtual wine route. Take part in our
discussion forum. Keep abreast of wine news and find out about wine
events you may wish to attend.
- Cantina Tequila
Welcome to Cantina Tequila's Home Page.
- Classic Malts, The
Come, join us on an adventure which will take us to the heart of
Scotland and to some of its finest distilleries.
- Homebrew World
Modern kits produce Beer that is as good and often better, than those
commercially produced. Homebrew World also stocks Cider, Wine and
Liqueur Kits as well as everything needed for Cheese making.
- Lost Horizons
Lost Horizons. Premium wines. From the area of the majestic Cape of Good
Hope, where superior vines have grown for over 300 years.
- Neethlingshof Estate
Wines
The Home of Champion Wines.
- Rhebokskloof Estate
Wines
Rhebokskloof, as it is today nestles between two adjoining valleys which
border the Paarl Nature Reserve. The Estate is situated at the northern
end of the Paarl Valley in one of South Africa's best wine-producing
areas.
- Savanna
An online game in the vein of Leisure Suit Larry.
- Stellenbosch Farmers Winery
SFW, the fifth largest wine producer in the world, is situated in the
heart of the South African winelands in the Cape. The backbone of its
business is the production and worldwide distribution of leading brands
of wines, spirits and fruit beverages.
- Stellenbosch Wine Route
This is a listing of all the winefarms on the Stellenbosch Wine Route.
- Stellenbosch Wines Direct
Stellenbosch Wines Direct is a Stellenbosch company founded by winemaker
Jan du Preez and distribution specialist Simon Lavarack. Quality and
innovation is our motto whether it is a service to our clients or a
product we endorse.
- Steve's Boozetique
General information of the South African wine, beer and spirit industry.
Travel, links recipes etc.
- The Sports Cafe
Live sports, food and drink. The Sports Cafe is the place to be.
- The Springbok Pub
The only ZA sports bar in the Dallas metroplex.Come in and watch rugby
and cricket, and enjoy your home beer.
- The comprehensive guide to South
African Wine
Everything you ever wanted to know about SA wines - buy South African
wines on-line anywhere in the world for local delivery to your doorstep.
- Welcome to Spier Estate
The historic Spier wine estate, cellars and restaurants in the Western
Cape, South Africa.
- Worcester Wine Route
This fertile valley, one of the largest in South Africa, also produces
some of South Africa's most notable wines.
- Amakhulu Central Reservations
Merl
offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation
in South Africa. She is passionate about South Africa and thinks
everyone should be visiting and exploring this country. She believes
it should be an affordable experience. Over the years She has
researched rural retreats, farm stays, and all kinds of adventure
holidays in South Africa. She specializes in the Drakensberg and Wild Coast
regions and I cannot imagine a tourist being in better hands when
planning a vacation
- Wine
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