South Africa: The Cape of Good Wine

South Africa has one of the longest continuous winemaking histories outside of Europe, dating back to 1659, and yet remains one of the most underrated wine countries among casual drinkers. Today's episode covers the deep history of the Cape wine industry, the unique geography that makes the Western Cape one of the most climatically diverse wine regions on earth, and lays out the five-day map for the week: Stellenbosch, Swartland, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Walker Bay, and the practical buying guide.