welcome to the south african winelands
Words by Angela Aiello Photography by Rick Vyrostko
Exotic blue waters , magical sunsets , picturesque mountain ranges , majestic flora , friendly strangers , and divine wine and cuisine . Blessed with a rare Mediterranean climate , South Africa is a must visit place on Earth . With the perfect blend of old and new world influence , and exquisite farm-to-table cuisine and wine tourism , you ’ ll fall in love with it over and over again . The Cape Winelands are located in the Cape Floral Kingdom , one of six such plant kingdoms in the world and a World Heritage Site . With both warm and cooler areas , winemakers can be artists and plant the grapes that excel in these conditions . In South Africa there is something for everyone who appreciates finely crafted artistic wines at an unbelievable price . This wine region is truly one of the most impressive , exotic and undiscovered that I ’ ve ever visited . In awe of this magical place , I took a 10-day trip to explore and discover this part of Africa . Flying South African Airlines from Toronto to Cape Town was a smooth 15-hour flight from the Northern to Southern Hemisphere . The soft sea breeze greeted me warmly along with the smiles of everyone I met – from the airport to our hotel , to our driver from Go Cape .