On 2 February 1659 the first wine was made in the Cape by Jan van Riebeeck and his team, leading to one of the most successful wine industries in the world, selling more than 300 million litres per year.
South Africa’s wine industry is the second oldest of the New World wines, and is 100 years older than that of Australia.
The wine industry is celebrating the 350th anniversary of this eventful day today, and a number of wine estates are offering free tastings, and restaurant specials to celebrate. Graham Beck Wines in Franschhoek is celebrating by offering a glass of bubbly and an oyster to its cellar visitors today.
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