On the slopes of Tygerberg Hill in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, the Durbanville Wine Valley is a wine hub on Cape Town’s doorstep. There’s no need to venture too far to sample the Cape’s quality wines. Here are the wine estates you need to know about to enjoy Durbanville’s wines.
1. Altydgedacht Estate
Savour an exceptional range of wines in this historic Cape Dutch estate erected in 1698.
- Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 am-5 pm;
Saturday: 11 am-4 pm;
Sunday and Monday: Closed - Website: Altydgedacht Estate
- No booking required
ALSO READ: Babylonstoren: all you need to know
2. Bloemendal Wine Estate
This estate offers a range of activities, from mountain biking to a host of kid’s entertainment. Oh, and wine, of course!
- Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
- Website: Bloemendal Wine Estate
- Booking is recommended
ALSO READ: Cheers! South Africa’s wonderful wine routes
3. D’Aria Winery
Enjoy a wine tasting in a tranquil setting at the water’s edge.
- Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday: 11 am-4:30 pm - Website: D’Aria Winery
- No booking required
4. De Grendel
With lovely views of Table Mountain and the bay and high-end wines, this is a must-visit wine farm in the area.
- Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am-5 pm;
Sunday: 10 am-4 pm - Website: De Grendel
- Booking is recommended
5. Diemersdal Wine Estate
Another wine farm with a rich wine-making history going back more than six generations.
- Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am-5 pm;
Sunday: 10 am-3 pm - Website: Diemersdal Wine Estate
- No booking required
6. Durbanville Hills
Makes a wide variety of wines to suit every palate and pocket. To top it off, the view is spectacular.
- Opening Hours: Monday: 12 pm-6 pm;
Tuesday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm;
Saturday and public holidays: 10 am-5 pm;
Sunday: 11 am-5 pm (Last round served an hour before closing) - Website: Durbanville Hills
- Booking: Booking is recommended
7. Hillcrest Estate
A casual restaurant, olives and oil straight from the farm. There’s even craft beer for those unfortunate souls who don’t enjoy wine.
- Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm;
Sunday: 11 am-4 pm - Website: Hillcrest Estate
8. Klein Roosboom
Tastings happen in old concrete fermentation tanks and they also offer picnics.
- Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 9 am-4 pm;
Friday: 9 am-5 pm;
Saturday and Sunday: 8 am-5 pm - Website: Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery
- No booking required
9. Meerendal Wine Estate
The first vineyards were planted on Meerendal more than 300 years ago, so to say they know their grapes is an understatement.
- Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
- Website: Meerendal Wine Estate
- No booking required
10. Nitida Wine Farm
Crafts a wide range of wines from a classic, delectable Durbanville-style sauvignon blanc to fine-crafted reds.
- Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30 am-5 pm;
Saturday: 11 am-4 pm;
Sunday and public holidays: 11 am-3 pm - Website: Nitida Wine Farm
- Booking: No booking required
11. Groot Phesantekraal
- Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 11 am-6 pm;
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am-5 pm - Website: Groot Phesantekraal
- No booking required
12. Signal Gun
One of the oldest family-owned farms in the region that also has amazing views.
- Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
- Website: Signal Gun
- No booking required
13. Maastricht
Has a newly renovated tasting room where you can enjoy wines with seasonal cheese platters and traditional Dutch bitterballen (meatballs).
- Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm;
Sunday: 10 am-3 pm - Website: Maastricht
- No booking required
14. Canto
A boutique winery that specialises in MCC and offers a fantastic MCC and macaron tasting.
- Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 am-5 pm;
Friday-Saturday: 10 am-8 pm;
Sunday: 11 am-6 pm - Website: Canto
- Booking: No booking required.
For more information about Durbanville’s wines, visit the Durbanville Wine Valley website.
Pictures: Durbanville Wine Valley
Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured.
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
ALSO READ: The ultimate guide to hiking Table Mountain: 22 trails
