South Africa is described as a nation of incredible spirit, a perfect place for those who drink up life and toast all that the world has to offer. Usually, these praises are for the people of South Africa, a country of warmth and wonder which has become one of the most exciting places in the world to visit. That being said, these praises can just as easily be applied to the country's incredible wines and cuisine.

To visit South Africa is to take your taste buds on a holiday. The country offers visitors a feast of experiences. Foodies and celebrity chefs from across the world have put South Africa at the top of their menus of places to visit and for very good reason. In South Africa, food is a mirroring of the rich, colorful, flavorful cultures and histories of its people. From spicy and sensual to delicately delicious, exotic to elegant, tribal-traditional to trendy, South African food is a rainbow of tastes, textures and traditions. And to accompany the diverse array of local dishes are some of the most celebrated wines in the world.

Needless to say, South Africans are very, very proud of their food and wines, which makes the experience of enjoying it with them that much more special. Even before landing at Cape Town's new international airport, you'll be treated to a breathtakingly scenic flight up the coastline of the most Southern tip of Africa. Awe-inspiring views of the dramatic sea below wrap around the city center which provides the skirt for iconic Table Mountain. And just past the mountain in beautiful patches of green are the magnificent Cape Winelands, home to some of the finest wines and cuisine in the world!

A short drive from Cape Town through what must be some of the most beautiful scenery the world over, the Cape Winelands are the heart of the country's wine culture and tradition. The first vines were planted in the 1600s by French explorers. Centuries later, the multicultural South African wine industry has become one of the most magnificently situated, globally celebrated winemaking communities in the world. Visitors to the Cape Winelands with its various wine routes elegantly winding through picture-perfect landscapes of mountains, riversides and coastlines, will enjoy a number of manicured wine estates waiting to uncork their finest.

Here are some South Africa 2019 Wine Tours:

Cape Winelands  (Alexander + Roberts)

Wilderness and Winelands (Micato Safaris)