Stellenbosch: South Africa's First Growth

Stellenbosch is the historic heart of South African fine wine, the region most responsible for the country's international reputation in serious Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. Today's episode covers the geography of decomposed granite soils at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain, the cooling influence of False Bay, and the producers, led by the legendary Kanonkop estate, who have built Stellenbosch's case as one of the most exciting fine wine regions outside Europe.