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Cape Town

Cape Town incorporates Constantia, Hout Bay, Durbanville and Philadelphia. Cool, maritime Constantia is associated with elegant Sauvignon Blanc and historic sweet wines.

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Cape Town, Coastal Region
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Atlas locationCape Town · Coastal Region33.97° S · 18.50° EOpen in Atlas

Cape Town is a Wine of Origin district within South Africa's Coastal Region, incorporating Constantia, Hout Bay, Durbanville and Philadelphia. Constantia is its cool, maritime ward, associated with elegant Sauvignon Blanc and a history of sweet wines.

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Elsewhere in Coastal Region

  1. Darling2 producersAtlantic influence in Darling's Groenekloof ward is closely associated with cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc.
  2. Franschhoek26 producersFranschhoek's sheltered mountain valley produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with dark fruit, spice and soft tannin.
  3. Paarl8 producersWarmer Paarl is associated with fuller, bolder wines. Its name refers to granite that glistens after rain.
  4. Stellenbosch52 producersWarm days, cool nights and well-drained soils make Stellenbosch a natural home for Cabernet Sauvignon and structured red blends within South Africa's Coastal Region.
  5. Swartland8 producersWarm, dry Swartland is associated with concentrated Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Its modern wine movement drew attention to independent, site-focused wines.
  6. Tulbagh6 producersTulbagh lies inland behind mountains and is known for fresh, high-acid Cap Classique sparkling wine.
  7. Wellington3 producersWellington's inland mountain and alluvial sites bring cooler nights and varied local climates, supporting a range of wine styles.

Producers in Cape Town

Producer profiles

  • Cape Point VineyardsCape Point Vineyards is a family-owned wine estate in Noordhoek on South Africa's Cape Peninsula, established in 2000, with cool south-facing white-grape plantings at Noordhoek and warmer north-facing red-grape plantings at Scarborough.
  • DiemersdalSixth-generation family estate in Durbanville, Cape Town, making Sauvignon Blanc from Atlantic-cooled dryland vines on clay and decomposed granite.
  • Klein ConstantiaConstantia estate with Vin de Constance, sweet Muscat, alongside Sauvignon Blanc and Estate Red.
  • Lubanzi WinesWestern Cape producer of varietal Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and sparkling Cinsault rosé, using wild fermentation and minimal intervention.
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  • Savage WinesDuncan Savage’s Cape Town project draws on separate Western Cape parcels for wines with freshness, savoury detail and dry, structured finishes.

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placeReturn to Coastal RegionSee how Cape Town fits within the wider Coastal Region region.mapSee Cape Town in the AtlasSee the area and nearby producers on the map.producerMeet Cape Point VineyardsRead about Cape Point Vineyards and its wines.