Our pick
Durbanville
De Grendel
Graaff family estate with Table Mountain views
Table Mountain views and an estate restaurant, about 20 minutes from the city.
Restaurant on site
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Durbanville
Rolling hills, sea breezes and Sauvignon Blanc on Cape Town’s doorstep
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Why Visit Durbanville?
Durbanville is one of the closest wine valleys to Cape Town, just 25 to 40 minutes from the city, where Atlantic breezes drift across the rolling Tygerberg Hills. Farms here have been granted since 1698, and many are still run by the same families generations later.
Known as Sauvignon Blanc country, the valley’s sea breezes and night-time mists produce fresh, vibrant whites alongside Merlot and Pinotage. Settle in for Table Mountain views at De Grendel, lunch at The Farm Eatery on Diemersdal or heritage Pinotage at Meerendal, while families will love the quirky tank tastings at Klein Roosboom. It’s an easy, relaxed escape from the city.
- One of the closest wine valleys to the city – an easy half-day from Cape Town
- Known as “Sauvignon Blanc country”, with fresh, cool-climate whites
- Historic farms dating back to 1698, many still run by the same families for generations
- Relaxed country restaurants, picnics and family-friendly farms
- Views back to Table Mountain and Table Bay from estates such as De Grendel and Durbanville Hills
Wine Specialties & Terroir
Just beyond Cape Town’s northern suburbs, the Durbanville Wine Valley rolls across the Tygerberg Hills, where cooling Atlantic breezes and afternoon mists drift over the vines. Farms here have been planted since the late 1600s, and today family-run estates pair bright, zesty Sauvignon Blanc and characterful reds with country kitchens, picnics and big views back towards Table Mountain – all close enough for an easy afternoon escape.
Signature Varietals
- Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Also Known For
- The Tygerberg Hills; part of the Wine of Origin Cape Town district; historic family farms such as Diemersdal, Meerendal, Bloemendal and Altydgedacht
Climate
Cooling sea breezes, night-time mists and the nearby Atlantic keep conditions mild, with some vineyards planted as high as 380 m above sea level.
Soil & Altitude
Deep soils on rolling hill slopes with a variety of aspects and altitudes.
Did You Know?
- Durbanville began life as Pampoenkraal – “pumpkin corral” – after a pumpkin patch beside a dam. It was renamed D’Urban in 1836 after Cape governor Sir Benjamin d’Urban, then Durbanville in 1886 to avoid confusion with the port city of Durban.
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Featured Wine Estates
Some of the estates that make Durbanville special.
Our pickDurbanville
Diemersdal
Sauvignon Blanc innovators and The Farm Eatery
Historic family farm (1698) and Sauvignon Blanc specialist with The Farm Eatery.
Restaurant on site Walk-ins welcome
Our pick
Durbanville
Klein Roosboom
Tastings in converted wine tanks and lawn picnics
Quirky tank tastings and picnics on the lawns.
Restaurant on site
Our pick Family friendlyDurbanville
Meerendal
Heritage Pinotage, restaurants and a boutique hotel
Heritage Pinotage, daily tastings, restaurants and a hotel.
Restaurant on site
Family friendly
Family friendly
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Durbanville: Frequently Asked Questions
What wines is Durbanville known for?
Durbanville is known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage.
Which wine estates can I visit in Durbanville?
Estates in Durbanville include De Grendel, Diemersdal, Klein Roosboom, Meerendal, Hillcrest Estate and Nitida.
How far is Durbanville from Cape Town?
c. 28 km by road
What is the climate like in Durbanville?
Cooling sea breezes, night-time mists and the nearby Atlantic keep conditions mild, with some vineyards planted as high as 380 m above sea level.
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