South Africa joined the Great Wine Capitals network in 2001. Cape Town along with the other wine cities in the world highlights the best architecture, winery gardens and cellar door experience annually. Apart from being awarded the international Restaurant award at this years ceremony in Margaux,  wine tourism authorities from around the world have announced Rust en Vrede Estate as its Best Of Wine Tourism Awards’ overall global winner for South Africa for 2010.

In celebration of this award, Rust en Vrede hosted a lunch where South Africa’s local category winners were announced. Deputy Mayor Johnson presented the awards and the delicious food and divine wines made it a memorable afternoon of pure indulgence.

Below is the list of  South Africa’s local category winners:

Architecture, Parks & Gardens:

Grande Provence in Franscchoek

Innovative Wine Experiences

Robertson

Wine Tourism Services

Waterford Estate

Sustainable wine tourism practices:

Cloof in Darling

Accommodation:

Devon Valley in Stellenbosch

Art & Culture:

Vergelegen in Somerset West

Winery Restaurant:

Rust en Vrede

Overall Winner:

Rust en Vrede

Congratulations to all the winners!

To view the International Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners visit http://wyn.cc/9jeip