Durbanville

Hey traveler, if you're in the Western Cape near Cape Town, swing by De Grendel in Durbanville—a scenic wine estate where you can sip superb wines and soak up sweeping vineyard and mountain views.

Durbanville Hills released its first vintage in 1999 in a joint venture with local farms and Heineken Beverages, and it operates a modern cellar with views of Table Bay and Table Mountain.

Groot Phesantekraal’s boutique winery was established in 2005, and 30 hectares are under vines.

Hillcrest in the Western Cape is a laid-back escape just a short drive from Cape Town, where leafy streets, mountain views, and easy access to the countryside make for a perfect South African day out.

Situated 20km from Cape Town, Klein Roosboom is a boutique winery that offers tasting experiences in cosy ‘tasting caves’ set up in repurposed wine fermentation tanks.

Meerendal is a family-owned wine estate located 20 minutes outside of Cape Town that was established in 1702 with the planting of 60,000 vines, with a cellar that dates to 1943.

Nitida, tucked in the Western Cape’s wine country, is a relaxed winery where you can sip crisp wines, wander the pretty gardens, and soak up sunset views with classic Cape vibes.