Cape South Coast is a South African wine region in the Western Cape geographical unit. It includes the districts of Elgin, Overberg, Walker Bay, Cape Agulhas, Swellendam, Lower Duivenhoks River and Plettenberg Bay, with wards below them in the Wine of Origin hierarchy.
Atlantic proximity, wind, demanding conditions and long hang time shape the wines. The region ranges from cool-climate whites and Pinot Noir to Mediterranean varieties and sparkling wines, with different conditions from one district to the next.
Inside the region
7 named areas
Each guide keeps its place within Cape South Coast clear, with a direct route back to the map.
- 01Bot RiverNo producers listed yetBot River sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
- 02Cape Agulhas1 producerCape Agulhas faces strong southern ocean wind, which keeps Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah lean, peppery and fresh.
- 03Elgin5 producersElgin's high, cool basin slows ripening, so Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir keep acid and green-edged perfume.
- 04MalgasNo producers listed yetMalgas sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
- 05Overberg1 producerOverberg sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
- 06Plettenberg Bay1 producerPlettenberg Bay sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
- 07Walker Bay10 producersWalker Bay sits close to cold ocean air, keeping Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bright, saline and finely built.
Producer profiles
Begin with this selection, or open the full directory when you want every producer currently placed in Cape South Coast.
- Storm WinesSite-labelled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Hemel-en-Aarde’s Valley, Upper Valley and Ridge.