Leeu Estates

The latest entrant in the Franschhoek valley has raised the bar and then some. It is perched on the slopes of the Dassenberg and there are just 17 elegant rooms. Expect sublime views of the landscaped gardens and oak-lined river, an arresting art collection and excellent facilities. Expert rating: 8/10.

Still dreaming about tempura langoustines with smoked leeks, wild garlic, and parsley, and that bottle of Mullineux & Leeu chenin blanc.

A beautifully landscaped, 17-room gem with its own wine cellar (tastings are gratis for guests), a spa, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

The view is nothing short of monumental, with its rolling fields of grapevines and ancient oak trees backed by jagged Lord of the Rings mountains. Every manicured inch of Singh's 168-acre estate has been tamed and polished...