Stellenbosch

Sights and sounds from Simon’s Town, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Hermanus and Cape Agulhas. (Part 2 of 6)

View the video clip and then go to www.satvchannel.com to access the full documentary….. The words of the first Governor of the Cape, Jan Van Riebeeck, when he planted his very first vines, echo down the years to us. “today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape Grapes.” Since then the Cape’s wine industry has steadily grown in size and reputation so that Cape wines are sought after and savoured throughout the world, and each year hundreds of thousands of visitors pour into this region with its Mediterranean climate, to share in the Wine Route experience which stretches from the Constantine Valley behind Table Mountain to Stellenbosch in the Eersterivier Valley and over the Hellshoogte Mountains to Franschhoek or “French Corner”. A Tekweni TV Production

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Clouds Estate, an undiscovered gem situated atop the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Winelands, overlooks the Banghoek Valley. Framed by majestic mountains, the charming Mediterranean style Clouds Villa guest house boasts AA rating superior accommodation and superb comfort.

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I spent January 2008 in Africa… For the first portion, I met good friend (John Ellis) in Johannesburg, SA and together we went to the Okavanga Delta and Chobe RIver in Botswana; visited Victoria Falls; and toured in and around Cape Town. MUSIC CREDITS: “Far Side of the World” (Jimmy Buffett) Copyright (c) 2002 (Jimmy Buffett) “Africa” (David Paich/Jeff Porcaro) performed by Toto Copyright (c) 1982 Hudmar Publishing Company Enjoy! Visit: BainbridgeTravel.com Contact: Johne@BainbridgeTravel.com Copyright (c) 2011 – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

www.africa-24.com at Blaauwklippen Wine estate youll find a unique mixture of old and new, local and international, tradition and innovation. This is also mirrored in our philosophy and approach to winemaking and viticulture. When it comes to the history of Blaauwklippen we are proud of it, enriched by it, and determined not to forget it. It is a wealth that lies deeper than what we own; it is the heart and soul of who we are. Our roots, our heritage and the very heartbeat that still drives the Blaauwklippen brand and products today.

Dorniers loft-style winery was meant to be a statement and it has become a new attraction in the Cape Winelands. With its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch Mountain, and its seductive lines are reflected in Donier Wines proud identity.

– Visit PhotosofAfrica.com for more information — The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country´s most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars – most of which are open to the public. Enjoy a long day´s wine tasting, and wine buying and you´ll sip more than our great South African wines – you´ll taste our South African way of life. — Visit PhotosofAfrica.com for more information –