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Cape South Coast

Cape South Coast is a region in South Africa's Western Cape, where Atlantic weather, wind and long ripening shape a varied set of wine areas. Cool-climate whites and Pinot Noir sit alongside Mediterranean varieties and sparkling wine, with conditions changing from one district to the next.

Place
Cape South Coast, South Africa
Producers
0
Editorial basis
World of Wine regional guide
Atlas locationCape South Coast · South Africa34.36° S · 20.22° E

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.

  1. 01Bot RiverNo producers listed yetBot River sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
  2. 02Cape Agulhas1 producerCape Agulhas faces strong southern ocean wind, which keeps Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah lean, peppery and fresh.
  3. 03Elgin5 producersElgin's high, cool basin slows ripening, so Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir keep acid and green-edged perfume.
  4. 04MalgasNo producers listed yetMalgas sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
  5. 05Overberg1 producerOverberg sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
  6. 06Plettenberg Bay1 producerPlettenberg Bay sits within Cape South Coast, South Africa.
  7. 07Walker Bay10 producersWalker Bay sits close to cold ocean air, keeping Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bright, saline and finely built.

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mapSee Cape South Coast in the AtlasKeep the surrounding places in view as you move closer.placeContinue to Bot RiverBot River is one of the named areas within Cape South Coast.learningHow place shapes wineSee how climate, landscape and local choices become part of a wine.