FEATURE | Rambling Around Robertson
Weltevrede Wine Estate
Rambling Around ROBERTSON We take a fun-filled trip to the BEAUTIFUL ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY
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f you're looking for a wine route with all the trimmings, the Robertson wine valley is all that and a bag of chips. Known as the country's longest wine route, you can visit 36 wineries, discover hundreds of delicious wines and enjoy one of the many popular wine festivals on offer. And just a two-hour drive from Cape Town? We’re there. The wine region runs along Route62 and comprises Robertson, Bonnievale, McGregor, Ashton and Montagu. The wineries sit pretty between the Langeberg and Riviersonderend mountain ranges, with the Breede River twisting its way through the region. Instagram here we come. The truth is, the Robertson Wine Valley has not always been famous for a variety of wine styles. Initially, a one-trick pony only known for its dessert wines. But, we’re happy to report that the region has undergone a wine evolution in the last 20 or so years. We saw a welcome move away from distilling wine varieties as wine farmers began to plant the Big 6: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. So now you'll find popular Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs and Cap Classiques, along with tasty reds: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Another positive change to the valley? The introduction of boutique wine estates to the area—bringing exceptional quality wines and welcoming family-run farms. So plan a visit. The vineyards will wow you in spring and autumn (and summer if you don't mind the heat), which is a great SOU H AFa R Iriver C A N cruise CONN O I S Sthe E UBreede R 1 2 time toTenjoy along River too.
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