South Africa is a great summer trip, as we've told you before. But if you're a vineyard fan now's really the time to get there for a seasonal plus: grape harvesting and stomping.
We'd recommend heading to Muratie Wine Estate at the base of the Simonsberg in Stellanbosch. March 1 brings their "Great Muratie Port Stomp" where for 40 Rand (about $5) you can go and stomp the new port grapes, reserve your own bottle of port, picnic on the lawns of this historic homestead and listen to the sounds of Jannie "Hanepoot" van Tonder's great 18-piece band playing a South African jazz program.
Stay on-site in one of the estate's two guesthouses or stay in Camps Beach, minutes from Cape Town with the same laid-back vibe at The Bay Hotel. It's got amazing views of Table Mountain, the ocean and is backed by the Twelve Apostles. Rooms are chic and minimalist with neutral decor. Be sure to do it up as The Bay's where all the beautiful locals come to congregate.
Related Stories:
· Cape Town Tourism [Official Site]
· Muratie Wine Estate [Official Site]
· It's Summer Somewhere Map [Jaunted]
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