Buitenverwachting (Klein Constantia Rd., Constantia; 011-27-21-794-3522) excels at Sauvignon Blanc; it also produces one of our favorite Cape reds, Christine, and a refined Riesling. Hartenberg Estate (Bottelary Rd., Koelenhof; 011-27-21-882-2541) makes a clear-cut Shiraz, an off-the-wall Pontac and, rare for the Cape, a Zinfandel. Meerlust Estate (Baden Powell Dr., Stellenbosch; 011-27-21-843-3587) is best known for elegant reds--its Merlot is a star--but it now offers a voluptuous Chardonnay and a great Grappa too. Middelvlei Estate (Flamingo St., Stellenbosch; 011-27-21-883-2565) bottles a velvety Pinotage, alone or in an unusual blend with Merlot.