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An introduction to some of the region’s winelands and their geological influence.This tour will be led by an exploration geologist who is currently completing the Level 4 Diploma through the UK-based Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET).

This 3-day tour will be structured to introduce tour-goers to the variety of geological settings of the Cape Fold Belt which are the foundation of the Cape’s own ‘terroir’.  The geological setting is predominantly made up of sandstones and shales with granite basement which is manifested in numerous mountain ranges which in turn influence the soils, micro-climate, soils and viticulture. The tour will take us to the famous established wine areas of Constantia, Paarl and Stellenbosch with forays to the Cedarberg with South Africa’s highest vineyards as well as to Elim, home to South Africa’s southernmost vineyards situated in limestone, offering tour-goers an introduction into the great variety of wines in the region and how they are influenced by the local geology.

Field Trip Leader: Genevieve Pearson
Start/End: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Departs: 09:00AM
Dates: 3 days, Monday 5th to Wednesday 7th September 2016
Price: R 6 700 per person sharing with single supplement of R 1 150 per person

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