South Africa wine travel
Read Decanter’s travel guides to South Africa wine regions, including Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, for expert advice on where to stay, eat, drink and visit. Plus see what Cape Town has to offer with our guide to the Cape Town Tourism winners.
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Discovering the best of the Cape wine route: Your ultimate guide
Tastings, tours and culinary delights...
By Malu Lambert Last updated
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Swartland in a bottle: The stellar wines of David & Nadia Sadie
Exploring terroir through Chenin Blanc in Swartland...
By Jason Millar Published
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Sweet like chocolate: Boekenhoutskloof and the creation of a South African icon
The story of The Chocolate Block and latest vintages...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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South Africa’s winemakers seek out new signature varieties
Assyrtiko, Vermentino, Grenache and more take root in the Cape...
By Jason Millar Last updated
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Tasting the Cape in Kruger: Best lodges for wine lovers
Taking a look at the best safari lodges for wine lovers in South Africa...
By Pippa De Bruyn Last updated
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Best Cap Classique: Value picks
Discover 12 great bottles under £25...
By Julie Sheppard Published
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Cape Town: Best restaurants and bars for wine lovers
Discover the best places to wine and dine...
By Pippa De Bruyn Published
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Stars of Stellenbosch: Top South African wines unveiled
Stellenbosch's must-try wines from DWWAs...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa
One of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, Spier is also home to a luxurious four-star hotel...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Babylonstoren, Franschhoek, South Africa
A hotel, spa and winery in South Africa’s Cape Winelands...
By Alicia Miller Last updated
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa
A celebration of art and wine...
By Alicia Miller Published
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South Africa: 10 top wine hotels
Plan your escape to South African wine country...
By Pippa De Bruyn Last updated
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Unforgettable Cape wine experiences
Top South Africa wine travel tips...
By Pippa De Bruyn Published
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Agulhas Wine Triangle: South Africa’s southernmost wines
12 must-try wines from this unique, extreme region...
By Malu Lambert Last updated
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Success for South Africa
In a standout year for South Africa at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the results reflect top quality and diversity of style from the nation’s producers...
By Olivia Mason Last updated
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South African Syrah: panel tasting results
Decanter experts gives their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on South African Syrah.
By Ellie Douglas Last updated
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Top South African white wines
Top whites from South Africa, from Bordeaux-style blends to Chenin Blanc and more...
By James Button Last updated
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Top South African red wines to try
The best reds from South Africa for your cellar...
By James Button Last updated
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New Wave South Africa: Top wines to try from SA’s most exciting producers
Vibrancy, collaboration and a willingness to experiment are all part of South Africa’s burgeoning premium scene.
By Chris Wilson Published
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Wine Trails: Franschhoek and Stellenbosch
By Lonely Planet Last updated
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Stellenbosch and Franschhoek: Wineries to visit
By Lonely Planet Last updated
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Sarah Ahmed’s top South African Chenin Blancs
This workhorse can make complex, high-quality wines....
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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10 top South African wines worth seeking out
On a recent trip to the winelands of South Africa, Georgie Hindle visited many of the top wineries the region has to offer. Here is her list of 10 great wine styles from across the Western Cape all worth seeking out to enjoy now or cherish and hold on to.
By Georgie Hindle Last updated
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Ten top South African Chardonnay
South African Chardonnay impressed Decanter's content director John Stimpfig on his recent trip to the Cape. Here are his 10 favourite Chardonnays from the trip...
By John Stimpfig Last updated
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Jefford: Six De Wetshof wines to drink
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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Regional profile: Franschhoek
By Joanne Gibson Last updated
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Great value South African wines
Most of these forward-looking wines cost less than £20...
By James Button Last updated
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Winter wine weekend: South Africa
By Fiona Sims Last updated
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Hemel-en-Aarde wineries to visit
Explore South Africa's Western Cape...
By Angela Lloyd Last updated
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8 of the best wine destinations to visit in October
Great places to drink wine this October...
By Sophie Butler Last updated
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Cape Town weekend road trip
Take a wine weekend road trip...
By Angela Lloyd Published
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International Trophy Pinot Noir under £15 – Elgin Vintners, South Africa 2012
Praised as ‘Burgundian’, Elgin Vintners took this International Trophy over another greatvalue New World rival.
By Decanter Staff Last updated