Perhaps the most famous wine region in South Africa. The town of Stellenbosch is also the second oldest in the Country, rich with history and home to the best known wines estates.
The climate is relatively hot and dry with maritime influences coming off of false bay. Gale force winds called the "Cape Dr" help and hinder the vineyards by assisting with airflow and increasing resistance to mildew. However the wind can be so strong that it can cause significant damage to vineyards as well.