Visit any of the 10 farms that make up the Durbanville Wine Valley and expect to be welcomed with warm hospitality and outstanding experiences. The area, a mere 30 minutes from the Cape Town city centre, is best known for the exceptional production of Sauvignon Blancs. Their red wines and MCCs are also world-class products.
From the height of the lush Durbanville Hills, expect uninterrupted views of Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard. Each boutique wine farm features a restaurant or eatery, catering to every taste. Discover a range of cuisine, from fine dining at Diemersdal’s Eatery to rustic country fare at D’Aria wine estate.
The region’s historic wine farms date back to the 1600s: Groot Phesantekraal wine estate is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, established in 1698. Meerendal wine estate was established in 1714 and boasts the beautiful Crown restaurant. Plus, there’s much more to be explored and experienced at D’Aria, Diemersdal, De Grendel, Durbanville Hills, Hillcrest, Klein Roosboom, Nitida and Signal Gun.
SEASON OF SAUVIGNON FESTIVAL
White-wine lovers are in for a treat this October. The Durbanville Wine Valley invites you to kick off the white-wine season by visiting the annual Season of Sauvignon festival, a showcase of the world-class Sauvignon Blanc wines produced by the region. The weekend festival takes place on 28 and 29 October.
Expect 10 prestigious wine farms offering a wide variety of activities, from tastings to live music and food. Wine farms including D’Aria, Diemersdal, De Grendel, Durbanville Hills, Hillcrest, Klein Roosboom, Meerendal, Nitida, Groot Phesantekraal and Signal Gun will be celebrating the start of white-wine season in their own individual style and offering endless entertainment for the whole family.
Tickets are available via Webtickets.
Keen to visit Sauvignon country? Win one of three sets of double tickets to the Season of Sauvignon festival in Cape Town worth R500 each. Enter here.
Find a detailed festival program available at durbanvillewine.co.za
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