Stylish New Book on the Cape Winelands

Posted Tue, 23 Jun 2009 (3 years ago)

Get your hands on a copy of this stunning new guide to the Cape Winelands, Cape Winelands in Style, for a journey through South Africa’s lush wine country - all the way from the source of our world-renowned wines.

Wine writer Wendy Toerien, accompanied by photojournalist David Rogers, uses words and images to help you explore 30 wine farms, each selected by the team from award-winning Africa Geographic magazine - not only for the quality of their wines, but for the variety of experiences they offer.

Your journey begins in Constantia in the southern suburbs of the Mother City, Cape Town – the historical heart of the winelands. Next, head for the Durbanville hills, thence to Stellenbosch the true heart of Cape viticulture, then across to Paarl (The Pearl) Valley, and on to picturesque Franschhoek which still wears its 17th Century French heritage heart very much on its sleeve.

It doesn’t end there – you will travel to the Overberg winelands which offer both forested highland topography around Elgin and the rugged coastline of Walker Bay.

Finally head for the Cape’s hinterland, to mountain-ringed Tulbagh, and lastly journey along the Breede River Valley to Robertson.

This beautifully presented, full colour book is ideal for wine fundis as well as wine quaffers, culture vultures, history buffs, cycling enthusiasts, families, couples looking for a romantic retreat or singles seeking some peace away from it all – and for the armchair traveller who simply enjoys paging through a fascinatingly written, gorgeously illustrated book, and day dreaming...

The following Portfolio establishments can be found in the glossy pages of Cape Winelands in Style:

King sriver Estate:A tranquil working wine farm of 350 hectares (just outside McGregor off the R62) with a beautifully restored 1831 Cape Dutch homestead overlooking the vineyards and surrounding fynbos.

Palmiet Valley Estate: an operating wine estate at the foot of the Drakenstein mountains near Paarl, featuring an beautifully restored Cape Dutch homestead originally built in 1692.

Grootbos Nature Reserve Garden & Forest Lodges: Two impressive lodges in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom overlooking the whale watching haven of Walker Bay.TGCSA 5-Star Lodge rating.

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse: A TGCSA 4-Star Guest House, this Victorian farmhouse is located between Wellington and Tulbagh, surrounded by mountains, farmlands and a 4 000-hectare fynbos nature reserve.

Majeka House: A TGCSA 5-Star Guest House in Stellenbosch, offering quiet luxury amidst scenic views of the gardens and surrounding mountains.

Cascades Country Manor: an idyllic and luxurious private retreat in Paarl, set amidst 23 hectares of picturesque olive orchards and vineyards with a small stream and cascading waterfall. A TGCSA 4-Star Country House

Schulphoek Seafront Guest House: A TGCSA 5-Star Guest House located in the beautiful quiet Schulphoek bay with spectacular sea views, 5 km from Hermanus centre.

Colona Castle: A TGCSA 5-Star Country House in Lakeside on the False Bay coast, Colona Castle is a truly a sophisticated, elegant and enchanting focal point from which to explore Cape Town, the Peninsula and Winelands

Need to Know

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PORTFOLIO TRAVEL BLOG READERS!

You can get this wonderful book for just R120 (excl. VAT) or arrange a good rate for bulk orders by contacting Tracy from Africa Geographic - remember to tell her you heard it here!