Wine Tourism South Africa announced the winners of the first #KLINK Awards

Wine Tourism South Africa announced the winners of South Africa's first ever, consumer-driven, interactive wine tourism awards - the #KLINK Awards. The nominees were shortlisted by a panel of industry-related professionals across a variety of categories and opened for public to vote via Facebook, Twitter and email. In celebration of the winners of the #KLINK Awards and of wine tourism in South Africa, you can now download digital chapters of the Wine Tourism Handbook, the ultimate guide to the South African winelands, for free. Enjoy!

The winners in each category are as follows:

• The "Crowd Pleaser" Award for Best Wine Route Event: Durbanville Wine Valley’s Seasons of Sauvignon
• The "Happy Times" Award for Most Memorable Wine Route: Franschhoek Wine Valley
• The "Wild Card" Award for Most Unusual Attraction on a Wine Route: Cape Heritage Museum at Solms-Delta
• The "Family Day Out" Award for Best Child-Friendly Venue on a Wine Farm: Blaauwklippen Vineyards
• The "Connoisseur" Award for Best Cellar Tasting Experience: Fairview
• The "Warm Family Welcome" Award for Best Cellar Door Experience: Delheim
• The "Tread Gently" Award for Most Green Wine Farm: Villiera
• The "Delicious Deli" Award for Best Deli on a Wine Farm: Fairview Deli
• The "Comfort Zone" Award for Best Bistro or Café on a Wine Farm: Harvest at Laborie
• The "Beyond Expectations" Award for Great Food and Excellent Value: Haute Cabrière
• The "Gourmand" Award for Best Gourmet Restaurant at the Cellar Door: Pierneef á La Motte
• The "Yin and Yang" Award for Best Food and Wine Pairing on a Wine Farm: Creation canapé platter pairing
• The "Percale" Award for Best Accommodation on a Wine Route: Majeka House
• The "Country Comfort" Award for Boutique Accommodation on a Wine Estate: Doolhof Grand Dédale