The Overberg Wine Route - For those searching for an area with varied but high-quality wines. The Overberg Wine route is actually more of a geographical collection of routes than a specific wine varietal, specific wine region.
Overberg Wine RouteFor those searching for an area with varied but high-quality wines, the Overberg Wine route is ideal. More of a geographical collection of routes than a specific wine varietal region, this area offers most of the classic wine varietals. The underlying soils and microclimates of the regions are so diverse, that specific varietals that do well in the regions differ dramatically. Your task is to find your own favourite region.
Although the Overberg wine routes are grouped within one wine region, note that the terroir (soil), distance from the ocean, elevation and micro-climate across the region differ tremendously and therefore different vines and therefore wine do better in different regions. The wine routes are geographically divided below, as follows:
The Drift WinesSkipskop WinesThe BerrioStrandveld VineyardsBruce Jack WinesThe BerrioDawid Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner (Available at Cederberg Wines)Olivedale Private Vineyards
One of the youngest wine regions in South Africa, the Overberg, has many contemporary wineries, with modern farming methods and cellar techniques. For this reason, the wines in this area are innovative and contemporary.
This region is beautiful in all seasons. Sunny days can be expected in the summer months, Fynbos flowers in winter and spring, colourful autumn colours and misty days and rainy and crisper days with snow on mountain tops in the winter. All seasons, therefore, have their own unique charms, in this all-season destination.
Modern wine estates and restaurants, Winding mountain passes, Hiking tours in nature reserves,Craft Gin distilleries,Craft beer breweries,Farmstalls,Whale watching,World renowned scenic Coastal pass,Ocean adventures.
Overberg wine routes, Elgin village, Stanford village, Hermanus for Whale watching,
4×4 Routes, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Surfing, Shark cage diving, Whale watching, horseback riding, golfing.
Several craft markets on weekends, Art galleries, Food markets
South African endemic Fynbos is the world’s smallest floral kingdom and several beautiful areas have survived the risk of farming and human settlements.
The Overberg Wine Route - For those searching for an area with varied but high-quality wines. The Overberg Wine route is actually more of a geographical collection of routes than a specific wine varietal, specific wine region.
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