Great Wine Capitals

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Home to some of the world’s most bountiful vineyards and boasting numerous award-winning restaurants, Cape Town and the Western Cape is a gastronomic wonderland, with a history intrinsically tied to the vine. Wesgro re-joined Great Wine Capitals global network in 2020. 

It is the only such Network to encompass the so-called ‘Old’ and ‘New’ worlds of wine, and it aims to encourage travel, education and business exchanges between the prestigious wine regions of Adelaide | South Australia, Bilbao | Rioja (Spain), Bordeaux (France), Cape Town | Cape Winelands (South Africa), Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand), Lausanne (Switzerland), Mainz | Rheinhessen (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal), San Francisco | Napa Valley (USA), Valparaìso | Casablanca Valley (Chile) and Verona (Italy).

Being founded in 1999, the Network has developed and introduced several projects, initiatives and programs with the objective of achieving excellence in tourism, business services and education within the global alliance of its renowned wine regions..


South Africa has:

2487 Wine Grape Farmers

478 Private Wine Cellars

45 Producer Cellars

95% of which are in the Western Cape

The Western Cape has:

5 Wine Regions

20 out of 23 Wine Routes are in the Western Cape

Spread over a geographical area of 92 005 hectares.

Visitors can look forward to award-winning wines, a variety of events and festivals, a wide range of activities from hiking to mountain biking and whale watching, world-class accommodation, cutting edge restaurants, designer golf courses and stunning scenery are all part of the enticing mix.

The South African Wine Routes Forum (SAWRF) is made up of representatives of the wine routes. This is a joint initiative with representatives from Vinpro, Wosa and Wesgro with the aim of a cohesive wine industry in the Cape.

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Latest News

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26 Jan 2023
Discover out of the box wine experiences in the Western Cape
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26 Jan 2023
Cape Town and the Western Cape - A unique wine destination
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25 Jan 2023
Ntsiki Biyela – an iconic South African winemaker
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20 Jan 2023
The Ultimate Adventure Guide to The Overberg
Stretching east from the Elgin Valley, and spread between fynbos-covered mountains and a bewitching coast, the Overberg packs in a mix of just about every imaginable kind of nat...
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19 Jan 2023
The Best 40 Things To Do in the Garden Route
Stretching along the southern Cape coast, the Garden Route is a favourite holiday playground for good reason. Lined with deep, lush forests and a sparkling blue ocean, it offers...
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11 Jan 2023
9 Must-Visit Wine Farms in Plettenberg Bay
Superb cool-climate wines in the country’s smallest “wine of origin” region.
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2 Dec 2022
Markets in the Western Cape
Explore the Western Cape through your tastebuds as you hop between the regions, trying the incredible local produce and flavors. 
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24 Nov 2022
Discover the view from the top in Cape Town
Our province is known for sublime natural beauty as you trek on foot, now get a bird's eye view as you take to the skies.
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18 Oct 2022
Discover Route 62: a roadtrippers guide
Take a look at some of our favourite stops on Route 62.
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4 Oct 2022
Hessequa Heritage Centre for Archaeology
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15 Sep 2022
Walking Tour: Hermanus Clifftop
With the Atlantic shores full of incredible marine-life, the cliffs of Hermanus are bustling with visitors to glimpse the migrating whales. Join Justin Fox as he recounts h...
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8 Sep 2022
GARDEN ROUTE | 10 family-friendly activities
Looking for family-friendly activities that won't test your patience or break the bank? For the creative and crafty critters, to the adrenaline adventurers and wildlife wanderer...
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13 Jun 2022
EVENT: Knysna Oyster Festival heats up winter chills
After two years of virtual festivities, the Knysna Oyster Festival makes a welcome return to a physical event this year, and as one of the Garden Route Route and Klein Karoo’s m...
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8 Jun 2022
ADVENTURE | Water Sports in Cape Town
Enjoying Cape Town from the water is one of the best ways to experience the city. From scuba diving and snorkeling with seals, to stand-up paddling and kayaking, there's so...
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6 Jun 2022
Glamping Getaways in the Winelands
If you love being immersed in nature, but still enjoy those small luxuries, glamping is the perfect solution. Rock up, start the braai, pour a glass of wine and relax at any of ...
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4 Jun 2022
5 Great Adventures in the Breede River Valley
Explore a whole new side to the Breede River Valley, with these 5 unique and incredible adventures!
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23 May 2022
GET CREATIVE | Cape Town Crafts
For the artists and creatives, here's your list of outlet activities in Cape Town. From baking and stitching, to painting and crafting, there's so many ways to get creative...
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21 May 2022
Visit the Western Cape in Winter
The winter season has rolled into the Western Cape, but there are plenty of reasons why the colder months are actually an even better time to visit.
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20 May 2022
6 Winter Getaways in the Western Cape
Curl up by the fire, and crack open a bottle of wine, at these great winter getaways.
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17 May 2022
Your Guide to Cape Town and the Western Cape
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12 May 2022
BUCKETLIST | Unique Stays in the Western Cape
With the increasing demand for experiential stays, we've compiled a bucket list of 10 unique and must-visit stays in the Western Cape. From glamping tents and barns, to geodomes...
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9 May 2022
Whale-watching in the Western Cape
South Africa is well known for its Big Five, but the Western Cape also boasts an abundance of marine wildlife, with the region perfect for whale watching. Here’s everything you nee...
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9 May 2022
Whisky in the Western Cape
Cape Town and the Western Cape may be famous for its winelands, but there are also a burgeoning whisky scene in the Cape, with some wonderful venues to enjoy it.
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29 Apr 2022
Surf the Garden Route!
Heading up the Garden Route? Pack a surfboard, SUP or body board - experience the waves of the Western Cape!