Durbanville Wine Tour

Durbanville Wine Tour

About Durbanville Hills
Set in the Tygerberg Hills, Durbanville was initially known as Pampoenkraal then later as Durbanville, the wineries on the Durbanville Route initially began as an öutspan”(resting place) around a spring which was the meeting place for travelers, transport riders and local farmers. Because of its Mediterranean climate and that most of the vineyards are planted between 100 and 350 metres above sea level, they are better equipped to deal with the hot dry summer months while being cooled by the cool winds from the Atlantic Ocean especially in the summer months recording its first surplus of wine as early as 1702.
The most notable wine estates being: Altydgedacht, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills and Meerendal.

Itinerary
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Stop At: De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road, Panorama 7500 South Africa

Wine tasting at De Grendel Wine Estate nestled atop the Tygerberg Hills, De Grendal showcases Table mountain , the city of Cape Town and the whole of the Atlantic Seaboard - Owners Sir De Villiers Graaf - Cellarmaster/Winemaker Charles Hopkins - Annual wine Production 50,000 cases- producing 35% Red, 50% White and 15% Rose`, known for: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Durbanville Hills Table Mountain Wine Safari, Tafelberg Road, Durbanville South Africa

Durbanville Wine Estate, which includes panoramic views of the Tygerberg Hills over looking Robben Island and views of Table Mountain and includes a state of the art wine cellar and popular restaurant - Owners Distell, 9 farmers and workers trust. - Cellarmasters/Winemakers - Martin Moore, Wilheim Coetzee (reds) and Gunther Kellerman (whites) - annual wine production 150,000 cases - producing 45% red, 50% white and 5% rose.`- Restaurant Durbanville Hills - cellar tours available with prior booking. PLEASE INDICATE IF INTERESTED IN CELLAR TOUR ?.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Meerendal Wine Estate, Vissershok Road, Durbanville 7550 South Africa

Meerendal Wine Estate , where history was made in 1714 when Christina Stans, widow of the first owner planted 60,000.00 vines on the rolling hills of Meerendal, lunch options are Crown Restaurant for more up market almost fine dining or a casual meal at Meerendal Bistro, PLEASE ADVISE AS BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL ?, - Owners private -Winemaker Liza Goodwin- annual wine production 25,000 cases producing 80% red, and 20% white wines, known for Pinotage, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Diemersdal, Off Koeberg Road Durbanville, Cape Town Central 7551 South Africa

Diemersdal Wine Estate, a wonderful farm steeped in history dating back to 1698. Six generations of Louws have perfected the art of wine making since starting in 1885. Owner Tienie Louw - Winemakers - Thys Louw & Mari van der Merwe - Annual wine production 145,000 cases- producing 50% white and 50% red wines, known for its Sauvignon Blanc.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes