Vine Blog

Celebrate National Braai Day at De Vallei’s new Boutique Pizzeria. Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00 until 15:00  Read More

Nestled amongst the vineyards of the Durbanville Wine Route, Protea Hotel Vineyards Estate is the ideal venue for business trips, conferences, training and team building, or simply a relaxed base from which to explore the region. Read More

Shrug off the winter cocoon, have some fun in the sun and celebrate the start of the white wine season in the picturesque Durbanville Wine Valley.

Join in the Season of Sauvignon, a jubilant event taking place on twelve wine farms from 1 to 2 October 2011. For months now our winemakers have watched over their sleepy vines,” says Michelle van Staden of the Durbanville Wine Valley Association, organisers of the annual event. “What better way to celebrate the awaking of the vineyards than with a glass of wine, paired with outstanding local food, live music and the company of friends and family.” Read More

Diemersdal’s ABSA Top Ten Pinotage proves Durbanville’s versatility.

The proof is in the Pinotage. Hard on the heels of the Durbanville Wine valley being judged South Africa’s top terroir for quality wine in the Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, comes the selection of two pinotages from Durbanville Wine Valley Association member farms as Cape benchmarks for this variety in the 2011 ABSA Top Ten Pinotage Competition. Read More