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Swartland Wine & Olive Route

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Discover Swartland Wine & Olive Route

Western Cape · Regional wine route

Discover the Swartland Wine & Olive Route

Golden wheatlands, rolling hills and gnarled bush vines define the Swartland. Around Malmesbury, Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, wine and olives grow side by side under wide blue skies.

In recent decades, the Swartland has become one of South Africa’s most exciting wine regions. Its innovative winemakers are known for old-vine Chenin Blanc and Rhône-style reds and blends. In addition, the olive groves produce excellent table olives and olive oil.

Why visit

  • Old-vine Chenin Blanc and Rhône-style wines with character
  • Olive and olive oil tastings alongside your wine
  • The arty, welcoming villages of the Riebeek Valley
  • Seasonal food and wine festivals with a country feel

Browse the wine farms and venues below to find your perfect stops.

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Wine farms to explore

City on a Hill Wines logo

City on a Hill Wines
Swartland Wine & Olive Route
Open to the public
David & Nadia Wines logo

David & Nadia Wines
Swartland Wine & Olive Route
Open to the public
Platter 2026 Five Star
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Discover Your Swartland Wine & Olive Route Visit

Short course · 3 lessons · 22 min Discover the Swartland The history, the fun facts and how to plan your visit to Swartland Wine & Olive Route, in three short lessons and a quick quiz. Start the course

Good to know

  • Swartland means black land, after the dark renosterbos.
  • Many Swartland vines are old, dry-land bush vines grown without irrigation.
  • The Old Vine Project recognises vineyards that are 35 years or older.
  • Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Grenache and Cinsault are Swartland strengths.
  • The Swartland was wheat country long before it was wine country.

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

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