5 South African wine estates to add to your bucket list
Here are five you should visit:
Theescombe Estate Wine
Theescombe Estate Wine is Port Elizabeth’s only wine farm. Owner Sandra Futter makes the experience all the more worthwhile with her engaging storytelling. Travellers will enjoy a tour of the vineyards, learn about wine making and take part in a tutored tasting with a cheese platter. Tastings start from R230pp. Call 073 889 6663.
Abingdon Wine Estate
Set on the KZN Midlands, Abingdon was the first farm to produce a certified estate wine from KZN grapes with their maiden vintage in 2007. The 3 hectare farm, bought by Ian and Jane Smorthwaite in 2000, produces certified single vineyard estate wines from 100% KZN grapes. They offer six wine options, including Abingdon Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chardonnay 2018, Viognier 2017, Blanc de Noir 2018, Syrah 2017 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2017.