Franschhoek

Boasts some of SA’s ‘top 100’ restaurants

Area: Valley in the south-east corner of Paarl

Known for: Well known producers of Cap Classique sparkling wine

Paarl

The red blends are popular here

Area: 60 km inland from Cape Town

Known for: Variation of terrior allows experiments with grape varieties

Elgin

Highly expressive fruit and character

Area: 70km from Cape Town

Known for: Average annual temperature of 13 degrees Celsius

Robertson

Famous wine producing region

Area: 160 km east of Cape Town

Known for: Produces rich, fruit driven red and white wines

Stanford

Home to the shortest river (as the crow flies) in the world, the Klein River

Area: 145km from Cape Town

Known for: Cool climate coastal town

Stellenbosch

Home of best-known wine estates in South Africa

Area: 40 km east of Cape Town

Known for: Most famous wine-producing region in South Africa

The Swartland

The climate is both hot and dry

Area: 65km North of Cape Town

Known for: Wine produced in this region is of high quality

Tulbagh

Grapes have time to develop excellent flavour

Area: 56km North of Paarl

Known for: valley provides a range of terriors to work with

Wellington

Concentrated grape flavours

Area: 60km from Cape Town

Known for: The mountains have a profound effect on the wine styles made in Wellington