Vine Blog

Meerendal to host the prologue of the ABSA Cape Epic 2012

07. Dec. 2011

Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville is proud to be a partner of the Absa Cape Epic, the largest mountain bike stage race in the world. The participating riders are at the focal point of this highly regarded international event. Their satisfaction, well-being and enjoyment of the race are the organisers' primary goals.  Read More

Season of Sauvignon kick-started summer

26. Oct. 2011

For the 7th year in a row, the Durbanville Wine Valley hosted the white wine festival- Season of sauvignon on the 1st weekend of October.

This year’s festival was fantastic, and even though the weather played up a little, it did not keep people at home.  All the activities that needed to be pre-booked for sold out weeks before the festival, including the popular Wine Ferry operated by Base 4. Read More

Season of Sauvignon is here soon

02. Sep. 2011

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

Durbanville Wine Valley Scores A Prestigious Top 10

02. Sep. 2011

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

Good Wine and Delicious Chocolate Pairing at De Grendel Wines

19. Aug. 2011

Some say it can’t be done- to pair wine with chocolate, but if you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be heaven on earth! Our winemaker Elzette will take you on a journey with six of De Grendel’s wines with mouth-watering DV chocolates. The tasting room team will show you how to pair our wines with the chocolates. Read More