STELLENBOSCH DRIVE| WINE-LANDS |PROTEA FARM

The Stellenbosch winelands history began with Governor Simon van der Stel's exploration and naming of the valley in 1679, leading to the town's formal founding in 1685. The region's fertile soil, combined with the settlement of Huguenot refugees in the 1690s, established Stellenbosch as the heart of the South African wine industry. Today, it is celebrated for its historical Cape Dutch architecture, world-class wines, and significant role in shaping the nation's identity.