Durbanville Hills Wines

Just a stone's throw from Cape Town, Durbanville Hills creates wines that perfectly capture the region's cool climate. Discover elegant whites, characterful reds, and vibrant sparkling wines.

Wine guide

Durbanville Hills: Cape Town's Cool Breeze in a Glass

The Winery & Terroir

Durbanville Hills is located in the eponymous hills just outside Cape Town, one of South Africa's most renowned wine regions. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provides cool sea breezes that ventilate the vineyards and moderate temperatures. This unique, cool terroir is ideal for growing grapes with intense aromatics and fresh acidity. The region is particularly known for its Sauvignon Blanc, but other varietals like Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon also develop a distinctive, elegant character here.

Wine Ranges in Our Collection

Our Durbanville Hills selection offers you a comprehensive look at the winery's craft. The classic 'Durbanville Hills' range presents accessible, varietally true wines for everyday enjoyment. A step up is the 'Collectors Reserve' series. These wines come from selected parcels and reflect the terroir in a particularly impressive way, often with more complexity and structure. At the top are the 'Tangram' wines, a red and a white blend, which are the winery's flagships and showcase the highest level of craftsmanship. The selection is rounded out by zesty sparkling wines, perfect for special occasions.

Food Pairing

The versatility of Durbanville Hills wines makes them wonderful food companions. The crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs excellently with fresh salads, seafood, or goat cheese. A creamy Chardonnay harmonizes with poultry or pasta in a cream sauce. The red wines like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon are ideal partners for grilled meats, rack of lamb, or hearty stews. The Merlot Rosé is a delight with light summer dishes, and the Sparkling Rosé is a perfect aperitif.

Price Range

Durbanville Hills wines offer excellent value for money. In our shop, you'll find the wines starting from around €10. The premium wines from the Collectors Reserve and the iconic Tangram blends are accordingly in the higher price segment.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Durbanville Hills winery located?

Durbanville Hills is located in the Durbanville wine region, just a few kilometres from Cape Town, South Africa. The vineyards benefit from the cool breeze of the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

What wines are typical for Durbanville Hills?

Durbanville Hills is especially famous for its crisp and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. However, the winery also produces a wide range of excellent wines, including Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinotage.

Which Durbanville Hills wine pairs with which food?

The Sauvignon Blanc is a great match for seafood and salads. Cabernet Sauvignon and the Tangram Red blend are ideal with grilled red meat. Chardonnay accompanies poultry or creamy pasta dishes.

Can you age Durbanville Hills wines?

The wines from the standard range are meant to be enjoyed young. However, the 'Collectors Reserve' wines and the 'Tangram' blends have good aging potential and can gain complexity over several years with proper cellaring.

How quickly does The WineStore deliver my Durbanville Hills wines?

We deliver quickly and reliably. Shipping to Germany takes 1–3 working days (free from €120). Deliveries to other EU countries take 2–5 working days (free from €150).