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Wine country

South Africa

Vineyards are concentrated in the Western Cape, where cold Atlantic influence and varied mountain terrain create a wide range of growing conditions.

Where it is

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Places in South Africa

  • Cape South Coast

    A coastal wine region southeast of Cape Town in South Africa, including Elgin and Walker Bay, where ocean breezes suit Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

  • City of Cape Town

    Atlantic-influenced vineyards around Cape Town make notably fresh Sauvignon Blanc, often with citrus and herbal flavors.

  • Northern Cape

    A vast, arid South African region where most vineyards depend on irrigation, especially along the Orange River, producing generous, ripe-fruited wines.

  • Western Cape

    Most of South Africa's vineyards lie in the Western Cape, with maritime influence strongest near the Atlantic and southern coasts.

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Classic styles

Grapes

Producers in South Africa

  • RADLEY & FINCH

    A Western Cape wine range made by Thinus Kruger and Pascal Schildt, whose name comes from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

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