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The Cape Winelands offers towering mountains, fertile vineyards and whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture. Visit the Cape Wine Route and taste our South African way of life with The Portfolio Collection and Cape Winelands accommodation.
The Cape’s winemaking tradition harks back to the French Huguenots, who brought their skills to the land in 1688. Many started the wine tradition in the tranquil valley of Franschhoek.
Set amidst these mountains and vineyards, historical towns and small villages sit establishments offering spectacular Cape Wine Route accommodation.
Some of South Africa’s most popular golf courses are found in the Cape Winelands.
Franschhoek
Franschhoek, a valley rich in history is in the heart of the Cape Winelands and is only 45 minutes from Cape Town. This charming village is complemented by majestic mountains and it invites you to come and enjoy the gourmet capital of the country. Filled with cafés and restaurants, visitors to this historic town can sample exquisite French food, buy homemade chocolates and sample local wines.
A fun thing to do is to book a show at the Barnyard Theatre; pack a picnic basket and enjoy a range of theatre, music and jazz in a barn-like atmosphere.
Franschhoek has a reputation for being one of the premium Cape wine routes with accommodation in the vineyards with breathtaking scenery, or in the village itself.
Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay overlooks the whole of the False Bay coast and Table Mountain.
Situated close to the Helderberg wine country, accommodation with The Portfolio Collection can give you the best of both worlds.
Gordon’s Bay offers the perfect spot to spend a day at the beach, try your hand at windsurfing, Jet Ski, or join the bathing beauties on Bikini Beach. This is a great spot for the kids too.
Paarl
The Paarl region is regarded by many as the country’s leading wine producing area and its wine route, known as the Red Route, has become known for its holistic approach to the fruit of the vine. The Portfolio Collection features Cape winelands accommodation including 18th-century Cape Dutch Homesteads.
Somerset West
Somerset West is centrally located to the Cape wine route. Accommodation can be found tucked away in the quiet streets of this tranquil town.
Somerset West has a popular crafters market and draws the crowds on the last Saturday of each month. Spend a leisurely day browsing the arts and craft. Have tea or lunch at the Vergelegen Wine Estate, in the shade of giant camphor trees, which are officially protected and listed as a National Monument.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town and is rich in history, and forms the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. A town of great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African tradition. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country’s most famous.
Musical evenings and soirées are a popular feature of this university town, including outdoor concerts in the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre.
Tulbagh
Tulbagh forms part of the Cape Wine Route. Stroll the famous historic streets with their Cape Dutch buildings, shops, galleries, restaurants and quaint accommodation establishments.
Wellington
Wellington is a rural wine making town which is also the centre of the South African dried fruit industry. Wellington, on Route 62 – the longest wine route in the world – is linked to Ceres and Worcester by the Bain’s Kloof Pass, a spectacular scenic drive that is well worth the trip.
Worcester and Robertson
South Africa’s wine making region extends to Worcester and Robertson, and lies along the valley of the broad Breede River.
McGregor and Montagu
McGregor is a quaint and tiny village which forms part of the Robertson Wine Route and is situated on Route 62. Here the bustle of the city is far away. Montagu lies between two mountain ranges and is also on the legendary Route 62. Drive the picturesque road winding through the beautiful mountain ranges and fertile fruit and wine farming areas.
Hermanus
A popular seaside town famous for whale watching, the famous Hemel-en-Aarde Valley produces some of the finest Pinot Noir in South Africa, and is the southern most wine route in South Africa.
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