Swartland
Swartland's rolling wheat fields hide some of the world's oldest Chenin Blanc, the driving force behind a celebrated South African wine renaissance blending old vines with modern passion.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Warm to hot, dry, maritime breezes |
| Geography | Rugged wheat-and-mountain country north of Paarl |
| Key appellations | Swartland WO · Piket-bo-Berg · Malmesbury · Riebeek |
| Main grapes | Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan |
| Famous for | Old-vine Chenin, The revolution, Sadie Family, Mullineux |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Swartland
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is the great white grape of the Loire Valley and South Africa, capable of an extraordinary range …
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache (Garnacha in Spain) is one of the world's most widely planted grapes, thriving in hot, dry climates f…
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataró in Australia, is a deeply coloured, tannic grape that thriv…
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Wine travel
Visiting Swartland
The family-run trail and the Swartland Revolution festivals make this the most exciting, authentic region for adventurous wine travellers.
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