2011 Normandie Est. 1693, Eisen & Viljoen, Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.

Franschhoek wine region lies to the west of Stellenbosch in a fertile valley surrounded by the Drakenstein Mountains. The town of Frankschoek was founded by fleeing French Huguenots in 1688, who brought along their winemaking traditions and vines. Today it remains very much a boutique wine region with smallholding producers. Boekenhoutskloof is the star performer among the wine estates here.