Swartland

**Swartland** ... — a warm, dry-farmed region north of Cape Town in South Africa's Western Cape, and one of the country's most exciting sources of characterful wine. **Wines & grapes** — Old-vine Chenin Blanc is a calling card, alongside Rhône-inspired reds and whites built on Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and other Mediterranean varieties. **Character** — Hot summers, granite and shale soils, and many old bush vines yield concentrated, textured wines. A wave of independent, minimal-intervention producers has given the area a reputation for expressive, terroir-focused bottlings rather than heavy, over-oaked styles. **Good to know** — Once known mainly for bulk wine and wheat, Swartland's revival over the past couple of decades has made it a byword for South African quality and originality.

Wines

Frequently asked questions

What wines are produced in Swartland?

Aristargos, Chenin Blanc, Elpidios Red Blend, Grenache Noir, Kalmoesfontein Red Blend and more.

Where is Swartland?

Swartland is a wine region in South Africa.