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Oak Valley, Elgin

Oak Valley's first bottling of wine took place in 2003 - but the farm itself was one of the first to plant vineyards in the predominantly apple growing area of Elgin, two decades ago.
 

What to do and visit in Durbanville.

What to do and where to go if you have a day - or even just a few hours - in the winelands.
 

Agter-Paarl

What to do and where to go if you have a day - or even just a few hours - in the winelands. By Fiona McDonald.
 

Marc Kent - Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2007

The 2007 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year is one of the country's most passionate - and consistent - Shiraz aficionados: Marc Kent, for the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2005.
 

Ruth Penfold - Young Winemaker of the Year 2007

Semillon is her favourite white grape... Steenberg's Ruth Penfold is the 2007 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year.
 

Orange River, Northern Cape

An aorta to the arid northern hinterland, South Africa's largest river sustains five wineries known collectively as Orange River Cellars. Rob Morris reports from Upington.
 

Swartland wineries produce must-try wines

Only two of the five wineries featured are open to the public and operate fully fledged tasting rooms - Lammershoek and Swartland Winery. In order to taste the produce of the others, you need to phone for an appointment - but, trust me, it's worth the effort.
 

Annandale's Hempies du Toit

Hempies du Toit was no push-over in his rugby-playing days, and neither are the wines that he makes at his Stellenbosch farm called Annandale. Christian Eedes interviewed him.
 

Celebrating with bubbly: Franschhoek fizz, Franschhoek

Franschhoek bills itself as the gourmet capital of the Western Cape for good reason - there's a restaurant, café or bistro every few metres in the town's main street.
 

Welbedacht's 'Groot' Schalk Burger

Wellington vintner Schalk Willem Petrus Burger Snr is larger than life, a giant in form and spirit. As patriarch of SA rugby's first-family, former Bok lock Groot Schalk contradicts the notion that forwards are all brawn and nothing else. WINE's Rob Morris reports from the Karoo.
 
 

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