Learning about wine can be a rewarding experience. Wine touring in South Africa has risen in popularity as more people have seen what this has to offer. It is not just about gong out for a drink or two. One learns about the various properties and what each type of wine is about. It is more than a bottle of red or white. There is something special in each of these.
One learns how wine is produced and the process that it goes through from the growing of the grape until it is gets put into the bottle. People appreciate the work that it takes when going through with one of the guided tours. They will be able to see the work in action as they look at the workers in the vineyards and the bottling process. They also learn about how it is stored.
The farms offer a superb lunch, so it is great to get out for the day and have an experience like this. They are situated close to the city, like Cape Town or you will also find them outside in the country. Some of them have been around for years and have a lot of history behind them. There are tours that you can go on, which are very interesting.
It is also interesting to find out how the wine is produced and what sort of work goes into it. In most cases there are a lot of workers that are employed in the vineyards. However, it is not only that, but you will have an inside look into what goes on once the grapes are picked and where the wine is stored. Often it is a very technical process that is involved.
There is a route in the Western Cape where you will find most of farms. They are in close vicinity of one another and they are easy to find. You may want to look at a guide and find out where you want to go. Some of them are private farms, but you will find many of them are public.
By going on a tour like this, you may find that it will increase your appreciation as you learn to smell and taste the various things that swirling around in your mouth. It is not a case of going out and having a drink. You will also find that along these routes that there is plenty of accommodation to stay at. This comes in the form of lodges or bed and breakfasts, for example. Most of the food relates to the local tourism.
You will also be able to learn what kinds of cheese will go with certain wines. This is also something that is rather unique. With a tour like this, they will have many options available and you may want to choose a couple of things over a few days. Some people just want to get out for the day in order to escape city life.
There is also plenty of accommodation available, so you can make a trip of this. This comes in the form of comfortable bed and breakfasts and lodges. They are situated near or in small towns, so you have the opportunity to explore some of the country and some more of the culture, making it quite unique.
One learns how wine is produced and the process that it goes through from the growing of the grape until it is gets put into the bottle. People appreciate the work that it takes when going through with one of the guided tours. They will be able to see the work in action as they look at the workers in the vineyards and the bottling process. They also learn about how it is stored.
The farms offer a superb lunch, so it is great to get out for the day and have an experience like this. They are situated close to the city, like Cape Town or you will also find them outside in the country. Some of them have been around for years and have a lot of history behind them. There are tours that you can go on, which are very interesting.
It is also interesting to find out how the wine is produced and what sort of work goes into it. In most cases there are a lot of workers that are employed in the vineyards. However, it is not only that, but you will have an inside look into what goes on once the grapes are picked and where the wine is stored. Often it is a very technical process that is involved.
There is a route in the Western Cape where you will find most of farms. They are in close vicinity of one another and they are easy to find. You may want to look at a guide and find out where you want to go. Some of them are private farms, but you will find many of them are public.
By going on a tour like this, you may find that it will increase your appreciation as you learn to smell and taste the various things that swirling around in your mouth. It is not a case of going out and having a drink. You will also find that along these routes that there is plenty of accommodation to stay at. This comes in the form of lodges or bed and breakfasts, for example. Most of the food relates to the local tourism.
You will also be able to learn what kinds of cheese will go with certain wines. This is also something that is rather unique. With a tour like this, they will have many options available and you may want to choose a couple of things over a few days. Some people just want to get out for the day in order to escape city life.
There is also plenty of accommodation available, so you can make a trip of this. This comes in the form of comfortable bed and breakfasts and lodges. They are situated near or in small towns, so you have the opportunity to explore some of the country and some more of the culture, making it quite unique.