Every travel guide ever published on Cape Town champions its scenic beauty
and idyllic coastlines which all lie within sight of the world-renowned Table Mountain. The other great piece of the Cape also lies within the shadow of the Mountain in the historic valley of Constantia. Where since the 17th century they have been producing world famous varietals like their desert wines which has been favored by dignitaries from Napoleon, to Nelson Mandela. This is in part due to the high rainfall, which keeps the reddish brown granite soils well drained and moist for the perfect vines to grow in.
To the very South you can find the up and coming vines of Cape Point. A relatively new offering which has been planted just a kilometre from the sea producing the perfect climate for Sauvignon Blanc. The third wine making district known as Tyberburg and Kanonkop is situated in the hills of Durbanville which sit south - north facing, looking back at Table Mountain like David and Goliath. Unlike the typical Western Cape weathered soils, the soils here are not acidic, letting the vines produce some very, very attractive fruit.
