While South Africa may be part of the New World of winemaking, alongside the likes of California, Argentina and Australia, its wine heritage stretches back over 350 years. The Cape’s vineyards have come a long way since then though, and are today a major player in the globalised world of wine. The winelands, a short drive from the centre of Cape Town, offer an exciting look back at the area’s rich and varied history.

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