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Africa's First Wine Route: The 4 Estates That Started It All

Stellenbosch, South Africa

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"South Africa's pioneering wine route (est. 1971) features 8 of the country's first 14 wine estates, including Alto, Simonsig, and Middelvlei."

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Founded
1971
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Moderate
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    Africa's First Wine Route: The 4 Estates That Started It All

    In April 1971, four farmers established South Africa's first wine route: Frans Malan (Simonsig), Spatz Sperling (Delheim), Neil Joubert (Spier), David van Velden (Overgaauw). Visit all four original estates in one day. The route celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. Frans Malan later made the first Cap Classique.

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