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Elgin Valley Wine Route
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Discover Elgin Valley Wine Route
Western Cape · Regional wine route
Discover the Elgin Valley Wine Route
Drive over Sir Lowry’s Pass and you arrive in the green, peaceful Elgin Valley. Once known mainly for apples, the area now ranks among South Africa’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions.
High altitude, ocean breezes and regular cloud cover keep temperatures low through summer. As a result, Elgin wines show finesse and natural freshness. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are particular highlights.
Why visit
- Elegant cool-climate wines with bright natural acidity
- Orchards, dams and forest scenery within the Kogelberg Biosphere
- Mountain biking, hiking and outdoor adventures
- Farm markets, cideries and relaxed country restaurants
Browse the wine farms and venues below to find your perfect stops.
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Discover Your Elgin Valley Wine Route Visit
Short course · 3 lessons · 22 min
Discover the Elgin Valley
The history, the fun facts and how to plan your visit to Elgin Valley Wine Route, in three short lessons and a quick quiz.
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Good to know
- Elgin is one of South Africa's big apple-growing areas.
- Most Elgin vineyards were planted from the 1990s.
- It is one of the coolest wine areas in the country.
- You reach the valley by crossing Sir Lowry's Pass.
- The valley borders the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
Book your tasting
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Allow time to explore
Choose a comfortable number of stops and leave time to enjoy each visit.
Arrange your transport
Plan a designated driver or local transfer before setting out for your wine day.
Your next wine discovery starts here
Choose a farm, explore its wines and make time for the experience.