Swartland

Unirrigated bush vines grow on granite and schist here, some over eighty years old. Eight stops show how quiet wheat country became a wild New World wine revolution.

1Region & HistoryWheatland becomes wine land2Grape VarietiesChenin & old bush vines3ClimateDry, hot, windy4SoilsGranite, schist, koffieklip5GlasswareFor warmth and Chenin6WinemakingBush vine, hand harvest, wild yeast7TastingGarrigue, warmth, salt8Wine & FoodBobotie, snoek, braai