Pics: Wellington shakes off its smelly tag

STUNNING SETTING: Bovlei wine estate lies in the shadow of the Hawequa mountains. It was founded in 1907 and is the only remaining independent co-operative winery in SA. PICTURE: LEE MOLENAAR
STUNNING SETTING: Bovlei wine estate lies in the shadow of the Hawequa mountains. It was founded in 1907 and is the only remaining independent co-operative winery in SA. PICTURE: LEE MOLENAAR
RADITION: Every January, minstrel troupes gather at Boland Stadium to challenge each other.
HISTORIC GEM: The Anglo-Boer War blockhouse in Wellington. PICTURE: DUDLEY BAKER
Set amid stunning scenery, the small town is steeped in heritage.
FESTIVE FUN: Fine wine, food and music can be enjoyed at the Wellington Wine Harvest Festival next week, as depicted in this painting by Roland West.

Published Mar 12, 2012

Wellingtonians claim that great wines are not just born but are raised in their valley. This is no idle boast, for Wellington has emerged as a trendsetter on the wine scene, and is an exciting place to visit.