• Number of vines planted in the area: 48.7 million
• Produces about 199 000 tons of wine grapes
• Has 14.25% of South Africa's total area under vine 
• Mostly planted white varieties: Chardonnay, Colombar and Chenin Blanc
• Mostly planted red varieties : Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruby Cabernet
• Would not be able to grow grapes in the area, if it were not for the river running through the valley

Fun Facts

•     One hectare of land is home to between 3 000 and 6 000 vines and sometimes even up to 10 000?
•     There are between 35 and 60 clusters of grapes per vine?
•     Each bottle of wine contains about 1,5 kg of grapes.
•     One vine produces between 24 and 36 glasses of wine?
•     A ton of grapes makes about 720 bottles of wine?
•     One barrel of wine equals 1 800 glasses of wine?
•     One hectare of land is home to between 3 000 and 6 000 vines and sometimes even up to 10 000