Last month we had the good fortune to go on an all day wine tour of the Breedekloof Valley. (The valley is accessed via the N1 highway heading north east out of of Cape Town). The tour was conducted by Adriann, a former winery employee who grew up in the Breedekloof Valley.
We visited five wineries, most of which have recently produced award winning wines. Since only a few people visit the area, it was possible for each of the individuals presenting the wines to tailor their remarks to the interests of our group of three tasting the wines. And thanks to Adriann's experience in the wine business, we got some interesting tips on how professionals evaluate their wines.
We were quite surprised by the quality of the wines being produced in the region. Later in our visit to South Africa (SA), we learned from folks familar with SA's wine industry that Breedekloof is considered an up and coming producer of quality wines. In addition, the surrounding mountains make it a beautiful area to visit.