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D'Aria Winery

D'Aria Winery is a wine farm in Cape Town, Western Cape. About 15 km from Cape Town.

15 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

D'Aria Winery: Walk-in tasting, pairings & Tygerberg hospitality

D’Aria Winery is a core Durbanville Wine Valley stop on Tygerberg Valley Road—vineyards, a walk-in tasting room with curated flights, seasonal food-and-wine pairings, on-site restaurants, guest cottages, and a large events venue. For Cape Town visitors who want a flexible wine-route afternoon without advance tasting reservations, D’Aria’s walk-in-only policy is the practical differentiator: arrive, choose a flight, settle on the deck or grass, and explore Signature and Reserve ranges at your own pace.

Location & heritage: Doordekraal / Springfield roots

Official contact places the winery on Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville, 7550, in the cool Atlantic-influenced Tygerberg Hills. Farm heritage traces to Doordekraal / Springfield roots from the late seventeenth century (from 1698 in widely cited valley narrative)—deep Cape agricultural history that now hosts contemporary tasting flights, Copper Collection dining, and self-catering cottages. Coordinates associated with the site sit among neighbouring Durbanville estates, making multi-farm hopping easy.

Walk-in wine tasting (no bookings)

Official wine-tasting page: walk-in only — the tasting room does not accept bookings. Staff guide guests through sparkling and still whites, reds, premium pours in RIEDEL glassware, craft spirits, and kids’ options. Cheese boards and seasonal pairings accompany the experience; indoor tasting-room seating and outdoor deck / grass areas share vineyard views.

Published tasting options (names from official tasting page; rand prices from official wine-pairing article, 6 January 2026):

  • The Trio — sparkling & still whites — R66
  • The Quartet — reds — R88
  • The Choir — any 6 wines — R132
  • The Grammy’s — 2 premium wines in RIEDEL — R75
  • The Duet — Renosterbos Gin — R60
  • The Solo — Piccolo Potstill Brandy — R30
  • The Ensemble — sparkling & oysters — R95
  • Kids Juice Pairing — juices, sweets, snacks — R75

Seasonal High Tea pairing — R180 (official Jan 2026 article): Sauvignon Blanc with cucumber tea sandwiches; Blush with raspberry jam & cream scone; Merlot with sun-dried tomato & chevin bruschetta; Cabernet Sauvignon with mini steak pie; Shiraz with salted caramel truffle.

Last tastings 30 minutes before closing. Last food/pairing orders 16:30 weekdays / 16:00 weekends & public holidays. Closed 25 December and 1 January.

Tasting-room hours (confirm which page wins)

Official wine-tasting page hours:

  • Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00
  • Sat 10:00–17:00
  • Sun & public holidays 11:00–17:00

The January 2026 wine-pairing article instead lists slightly earlier closes (weekdays to 17:30; Sat/public holidays to 16:30; Sun to 16:30). Prefer a quick call to 021 801 6772 if you are aiming for a late-afternoon flight.

Restaurants, stay & events

The Terrace @ D’Aria — casual dining (pizza, sushi, burgers, and more) under the Copper Collection umbrella. Dineplan hours commonly listed: Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–17:30. Book via Dineplan; historic restaurant line +27 21 205 0572.

Patina Steak at D’Aria — steakhouse in the Old Stone House beside The Terrace, with matching Dineplan evening windows. Book via Dineplan.

Guest cottages — twelve luxury self-catering cottages (one double + one twin, up to four guests), air-conditioning, DSTV Hotel, Wi-Fi, private braai/veranda, communal Boma. Nightly rates are not published on the cottages page—enquire +27 21 975 5802 / living@daria.co.za.

Venue — weddings, corporate, and private events for roughly 60–1,000 guests; venue until 24:00; half- and full-day conference packages. Events: 021 949 4339 / events@daria.co.za.

Online wine shop / orders: info@daria.co.za and onlineorders@daria.co.za.

Signature wines & Durbanville context

D’Aria showcases cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, Signature and Reserve ranges, sparkling, and reds such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz—styles that thrive in Durbanville’s fog-tempered ripening window. The walk-in model suits spontaneous Cape Town day-trippers who already know Tygerberg Valley Road’s cluster of cellars and want pairings without locking a tasting slot weeks ahead.

On a Western Cape itinerary, D’Aria pairs well with morning trails or another estate tasting, then lunch at The Terrace or Patina, or an overnight in a cottage before exploring further toward Vissershok or Koeberg Road farms the next day.

Practical tips

  • Website: https://www.dariawinery.co.za/
  • Tasting page: https://www.dariawinery.co.za/wine-tasting/
  • Tasting room: 021 801 6772
  • Arrive earlier on busy weekends—walk-in popularity means seating fills.
  • Groups should still plan buffer time even though bookings are not taken.
  • Confirm late-day hours if relying on the pairing article vs tasting-page closes.
  • Restaurant tables: use Dineplan rather than assuming tasting-room staff can seat dinner.

FAQ

Do I need to book a tasting at D’Aria?

No. Official policy is walk-in only—no tasting bookings accepted.

What do tastings cost?

Official Jan 2026 pairing article: roughly R30–R132 for core flights/spirits options; Kids Juice Pairing R75; Ensemble R95; seasonal High Tea pairing R180. Confirm on arrival if menus have updated.

What are tasting-room hours?

Tasting page: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun/public holidays 11:00–17:00; last tastings 30 minutes before close; closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan. Cross-check by phone for late afternoons.

Is D’Aria family-friendly?

Yes—Kids Juice Pairing, grass/deck seating, and casual restaurant options support family visits.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes—twelve self-catering guest cottages; enquire living@daria.co.za / 021 975 5802 (rates not listed on the cottages page).

Things to do at D'Aria Winery

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (walk-in)

    no bookings) — Official wine-tasting page: curated flights named The Trio (sparkling & still whites), The Quartet (reds), The Choir (any 6 wines), The Grammy’s (2 premium wines in RIEDEL glassware), The Duet (Renosterbos Gin), The Solo (Piccolo Potstill Brandy), The Ensemble (sparkling & oysters), Kids Juice Pairing. Cheese boards / seasonal pairings; deck and grass seating. — Prices (official wine-pairing article 6 Jan 2026): Trio R66; Quartet R88; Choir R132; Grammy’s R75; Duet R60; Solo R30; Ensemble R95; Kids Juice Pairing R75; seasonal High Tea pairing R180 (Sauvignon Blanc / Blush / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz with matched bites). Last tastings 30 min before closing; last food/pairing orders 16:30 weekdays / 16:00 weekends & public holidays. Closed 25 Dec & 01 Jan.

    Booking: walk-in; Tel 021 801 6772

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Food & wine pairings / seasonal High Tea

    Official Durbanville Wine Valley + Dineplan: casual restaurant (pizza, sushi, burgers, etc.); Copper Collection. — Hours (Dineplan): Mon–Thu 12h00–23h00; Fri–Sat 11h00–23h00; Sun 11h00–17h30.

    Booking: Dineplan; historically info@coppercollection.co.za / +27 21 205 0572

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Kids juice pairing

    Official Dineplan: steakhouse in Old Stone House next to The Terrace. — Hours (Dineplan): same as Terrace Mon–Thu 12h00–23h00; Fri–Sat 11h00–23h00; Sun 11h00–17h30.

    Booking: Dineplan

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Spirits (gin / brandy)

    Official cottages: 12 luxury self-catering guest cottages (1 double + 1 twin, up to 4 guests); AC, DSTV Hotel, Wi-Fi, private braai/veranda; communal Boma. Rates not published on cottages page.

    Booking: +27 (0)21 975 5802 / living@daria.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (The Terrace)

    Official venue: weddings, corporate, private events; 60–1,000 guests; venue until 24h00; half-/full-day conference packages (AV, coffee breaks, chef’s menu).

    Booking: 021 949 4339 / events@daria.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (Patina Steak)

    Official contact blocks: info@daria.co.za / onlineorders@daria.co.za. Address: Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville, 7550.

  • Places to stay

    Stay (Guest Cottages)

  • Weddings & events

    Events / venue

  • Wine sales

    Online wine shop

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Notable wines

Sauvignon Blanc; Signature/Reserve ranges; sparkling; Merlot

Visiting with kids

CU Kids dedicated play area (jungle gyms, climbing, imaginative play) plus a daily Kids Juice Pairing (juice trio with sweets & snacks) next to a large tasting-room lawn.

With kids. About 25 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Play areaGrape juiceLawnsCasual foodPram friendly

  • CU Kids play area (wooden jungle gyms, climbing structures, imaginative play zones)
  • kids birthday parties at CU Kids
  • vineyard walks

D'Aria Winery is about 25 min from Cape Town without traffic, with a dedicated CU Kids play area — wooden jungle gyms, climbing structures and imaginative play zones — next to a large tasting-room lawn. A daily Kids Juice Pairing (juice trio with sweets and snacks) keeps little ones busy while adults taste under the oaks. Tastings are walk-in only. Vineyard walks and wood-fired pizza at Botany add easy options; Patina and The Terrace are also on site. Pram and wheelchair access is stated. CU Kids is run by The Copper Collection and open to day visitors (directories may list a per-child entry fee — confirm with the operator). Dog policy was not stated on official pages we checked.

Before you go

  • No booking is listed for a casual visit. Weekends can still fill up.
  • Pram or wheelchair access is listed.
Is there a play area?

Yes — CU Kids with wooden jungle gyms, climbing structures and imaginative play.

Is there a kids tasting?

Yes — a daily Kids Juice Pairing with a juice trio, sweets and snacks.

Do tastings need a booking?

No — tasting is walk-in only under the oaks.

Nearby with children

  • Anna Beulah Farm — Animals, Durbanville Website
  • Tygerberg Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Bellville / Tygerberg · 3 km Website
  • Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary — Nature reserve, Century City · 6 km Website
  • Durbanville Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Durbanville · 7 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Durbanville. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Staying here

Twelve serviced, air-conditioned self-catering vineyard cottages (sleep 4) with private braai verandas and a communal boma, 25 minutes from Cape Town.

Place to stay. About 25 min from Cape Town. 27 min from the airport. D'Aria Guest Cottages.

Cottage, Self-catering. Sleeps 4 (1 double + 1 twin, shared bathroom) a unit. Up to 48 guests. 12 units.

KitchenKids welcome

vineyard cottages in Durbanville wine country, 25 min from Cape Town

D'Aria Winery has a cluster of serviced self-catering cottages in Durbanville wine country, about 25 minutes from Cape Town.

Property: D'Aria Guest Cottages (12 cottages).

At a glance

  • Stay type: cottage, self-catering
  • Sleeps: 4 per cottage (1 double + 1 twin, shared bathroom). 48 in total
  • Amenities: air-con; Wi-Fi; DSTV; private braai verandas; communal boma; serviced; laundry service
  • Families: "suited for families"
  • Rates: none published (living@daria.co.za / 021 975 5802)

Facts from official sources in our stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm rates, minimum stays and child/pet rules on the estate's own booking page before paying a deposit. Region guide: country wine farm accommodation.

How many cottages does D'Aria have?

Twelve, each sleeping four.

Are they serviced?

Yes. The cottages are serviced, and laundry is available.

Are rates online?

No official rates. Enquire directly.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Durbanville. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Large vineyard function venue for 60-1,000 guests with 12 on-site guest cottages

Hosts weddings. Up to 1000 seated. About 25 min from Cape Town. 27 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringOutdoorIndoor

Function venue in the vineyards (versatile spaces)

Vows "under a canopy of trees"

D'Aria Winery is a wine-farm wedding venue in Durbanville. Large vineyard function venue for 60-1,000 guests with 12 on-site guest cottages.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 1000 (venue accommodates up to 1,000 guests) seated
  • Spaces: Function venue in the vineyards (versatile spaces)
  • Ceremony: Vows "under a canopy of trees"
  • Accommodation: yes - 12 luxury self-catering guest cottages (sleep up to 4 each)
  • Catering: yes - in-house culinary team; tables, linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware included in private events package
  • Coordinator: Event team "seamless coordination" (no named planner)

Venue fee includes use until 24h00; later use incurs extra venue fee.

Rates on enquiry. Enquire via the estate's official events page.

Venue page lists Wedding as event type and private-events package inclusions; no published price. Venue contact 021 949 4339. Indoor/outdoor use: both.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Minimum guests: 60.
  • Venue fee includes use until 24h00; later use incurs extra venue fee
How many guests can D'Aria Winery seat?

1000 (venue accommodates up to 1,000 guests) seated as audited from published materials — confirm for your floor plan.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony at D'Aria Winery?

Published ceremony options include: Vows "under a canopy of trees". Confirm weather plans when you book.

Is there accommodation on site?

Yes: yes - 12 luxury self-catering guest cottages (sleep up to 4 each).

What does a wedding at D'Aria Winery cost?

Rates are on enquiry. Ask for a written quote covering venue hire, catering and any accommodation.

Is catering in-house?

Yes — in-house or on-estate catering is indicated in the published materials.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Durbanville. With kids. Stay. Tours.

Tours that stop here

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Questions before you go

Where is D'Aria Winery?

D'Aria Winery is at D'Aria Loop / Tygerberg Valley Road area, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7551. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 15–40 minutes.

When is D'Aria Winery open?

Last food and pairing orders by 16:30 on weekdays, and 16:00 on weekends and public holidays.. Hours change, so call +27 21 975 5802 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at D'Aria Winery?

Walk-in. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at D'Aria Winery?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Can I stay over at D'Aria Winery?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 21 975 5802 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Cape Town

The Cape Town district covers the city's Wine of Origin wards — Constantia, Durbanville, Philadelphia, Hout Bay — the closest vineyards to the urban visitor.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.886
Longitude
18.584
Elevation
79 m (Open-Meteo)
Founded
2008 (Wikidata)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 725593563
  • Wikidata Q131918577
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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