Burst of Flavour
Situated just 25 minutes from Cape Town, the Durbanville Wine Route is the perfect weekend trip for those looking to explore the historic wine farms of the region and sample some of South Africa’s top wines.
Scenic Wine Farms
De Grendel Wine Farm is a popular stop, situated high up on the Tygerberg Hill with beautiful views of Table Mountain. The farm seamlessly combines state-of-the-art technology and age-old winemaking traditions. Be sure to try their Sauvignon Blanc - it is ranked as one of the best in South Africa.
Meerendal Wine Estate is over 300 years old and is considered to be one of the country’s best estates. It has been privately owned since 2004, and they produce world-class wine varieties like Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This can be sampled in their exquisite tasting room, which is accompanied by the Crown Restaurant & Wine Bar. Adventurous visitors looking to make the most of their trip can complete the estate’s top mountain biking trails.
Durbanville Hills is one of the younger wineries in the area, but offers quality red and white wines that are exported to various countries. The winery’s cellar was designed to produce top quality wines in an ultramodern facility. There is a relaxed indoor and outdoor tasting venue, situated next to a Renosterveld garden. Private cellar tours can also be arranged.
D’Aria Winery comprises of two wine farms, Doordekraal and Springfield, and is one of the oldest wine farms in the Cape Town area. It receives above-average rainfall in the winter, allowing the clay-textured soil to preserve all the nutrients and water for the dryer summer months. Their award-winning red and white wines are available to sample at their tasting room.
Hillcrest is known for its delicious olives, world-class wines and special events such as music festivals and craft markets. They also offer their own craft beer, Granite Rock, which is available on tap at the laid-back restaurant on site. This is definitely a must-stop on the route.
The winelands of Constantia and Durbanville share more than just their conveniently close proximity to Cape Town. Their elegant, fruit-rich ...