Stellenbosch is nothing short of spectacular. Enviably nestled within an amphitheatre of imposing mountains – Jonkershoek, Drakenstein and Simonsberg to the east and southeast, and Stellenbosch Mountain to the south – it is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque of all South Africa’s valleys. The region is blessed with micro-climates and a vast array of soils that make for exceptional wine-making and this, together with the indomitable spirit of its winemakers, culminates in some of the most exciting wines produced in the world. The wine route here is the oldest in the country and it winds its way through an anthology of wineries, each charming and beautiful and with its own unique story. With iconic photographs and insightful text, Winelands of Stellenbosch showcases this incredible jewel of South Africa’s wine country like never before.