Wellington is the neighboring region. This region is highly regarded for its Semillon. 45 minutes drive from Cape Town, this is thought of as a fine red wine region. It has quite a range of climates and an equally broad spectrum of soil types. Very hot in the summer, much of the fruit is destined for distillation.
Vineyards are routinely subject to flooding in the winter.
Tulbagh is a small area just east of Swartland and north of Worcester.