Since the arrival of the first settlers in the mid-17th century, wine has been an integral part of the culture and daily life of Stellenbosch, the most renowned wine region in South Africa. Zorgvlietwines is located in one of the earliest wine-growing settlements, in the Banghoek Valley, where it boasts a modern winery surrounded by vineyards, in the style of French châteaux; open to wine tourism, with accommodation and meeting facilities.