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De Grendel Wine Estate

De Grendel Wine Estate is a wine farm in Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape. About 16 km from Cape Town.

16 km from Cape Town Restaurant

De Grendel Wines: Classic and Heritage tastings with Table Mountain views

De Grendel Wines sits on Plattekloof Road in Panorama, on the Durbanville Wine Valley’s western edge closest to Cape Town. The tasting lounge and glass-encased stoep look across vineyards to Table Mountain, the city bowl and the Atlantic—an outlook the estate rightly calls among the Cape’s most spectacular. Official site: degrendel.co.za. Address: De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500. Tasting bookings: tasting@degrendel.co.za / +27 21 558 6280.

For Western Cape travellers who want cool-climate Durbanville white and red flights without a long drive inland, De Grendel is a high-priority stop: curated Classic, Heritage and Legacy tastings, guided farm tours with game, and a contemporary Cape restaurant on the same property.

Graaff family farm: history you taste and tour

De Grendel is a Graaff family farm with roots traced to 1720; commercial vineyards were planted from 2000, so the cellar story is relatively young against a much older agricultural landscape. That dual timeline shows up in visitor experiences: flagship and limited wines named for family legacy sit beside farm tours that introduce Springbuck, Eland, Red Hartebeest and Bontebok while guides share Graaff and farm history.

The estate is a core Durbanville Wine Valley member. Policies published on the contact pages matter for planning: photo ID is required at security check-in; photoshoots are not permitted; pets are not allowed (guide and service dogs are welcome).

Classic, Heritage and Legacy wine tastings

Official wine-tasting page options (booking essential):

Classic Tasting — R150 Six premium wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Merlot and more. Ideal first visit if you want a broad estate overview without jumping straight into limited releases.

Heritage Tasting — R170 The flagship flight, including limited-production wines such as Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Syrah. Choose this when you already know De Grendel’s entry range and want depth.

Legacy Tasting — R290 The most exclusive flight, including wines such as Winifred and Sir David Graaff First Baronet of Cape Town.

Tasting Room hours (official): Monday–Saturday 09:00–17:00; Sundays and public holidays 10:00–16:00. The tasting page still lists closed dates as 25 December 2024 and 1 January 2025—confirm current festive closures when you book. Venues include the Tasting Lounge and stoep with mountain, city and ocean views.

Notable cellar-door styles highlighted across estate communications include Sauvignon Blanc, Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé, Merlot and Cabernet-led bottles—ask staff which vintages are pouring on the day.

Farm Tour and Farm Tour & Picnic

Beyond the glass stoep, De Grendel offers guided farm experiences (bookings essential via douglas@degrendel.co.za):

  • Farm Tour — R625 pp (~60 minutes; maximum 10 people per tour): game introduction plus Graaff/farm history with tour guide Douglas Swanson.
  • Farm Tour & Picnic — R1 025 pp: tour followed by a picnic on the farm; Tuesday–Sunday only; maximum 6 guests; picnic bookings at least 48 hours ahead.

These packages suit visitors who want more than a seated flight—especially families or small groups who can plan ahead.

De Grendel Restaurant

De Grendel Restaurant serves contemporary Cape cuisine built around seasonal and locally sourced produce, with an organic vegetable garden on the estate supplying the kitchen. Estate wines are available at cellar-door prices. A R300 per person deposit secures the booking (fully refundable if you cancel or change at least 24 hours ahead; later cancellations or reductions forfeit the deposit).

Official restaurant hours: Lunch Tuesday–Sunday 11:30–13:30; Dinner Tuesday–Saturday 18:00–20:00; closed Mondays. Kitchen closes for lunch at 14:00 (bar 16:00; lunch service finishes 16:30); dinner kitchen closes 21:30 (bar 22:00). Children under 10 are not allowed for dinner. Book: restaurant@degrendel.co.za / +27 21 558 7035.

Conferencing for groups under 20 and functions/weddings up to 75 are offered by appointment (functions@degrendel.co.za).

Getting there and booking checklist

Plattekloof Road (M14) places De Grendel within easy reach of Cape Town’s northern suburbs and the N1 corridor toward Durbanville. Allow buffer time for security check-in with photo ID. Book tastings by email or phone before you travel; farm-tour picnic packages need 48 hours’ notice and are capped at six guests. Restaurant deposits are R300 pp with a 24-hour change window. When stacking multiple Durbanville farms in one day, schedule De Grendel first or last for the mountain light on the stoep—and keep Legacy for collectors who specifically want Winifred and Sir David Graaff bottlings rather than as a default first flight.

Planning a Durbanville day that includes De Grendel

Pair De Grendel with other Tygerberg/Durbanville cellar doors further along the valley, or treat it as a standalone Cape Town half-day: book tasting first, add lunch if the restaurant has space, and reserve a farm tour only if your group size and timing fit the published maxima. Confirm festive hours and any menu changes before you travel—official pages are the live source of truth for prices and closures.

De Grendel rewards visitors who book ahead: the Classic and Heritage flights are the verified everyday pathways into the range, Legacy is the premium step-up, and the mountain-facing stoep is the reason many Cape Town guests put this estate first on a Durbanville wine-route day.

Things to do at De Grendel Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (Classic)

    Official wine-tasting page: 6 premium wines (incl. Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Merlot and more); Tasting Lounge / Stoep with Table Mountain / city / ocean views.

    Price R150; Booking essential: tasting@degrendel.co.za / +27 21 558 6280

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (Heritage)

    Official Flagship tasting incl. limited wines e.g. Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Syrah.

    Price R170

    Booking: same

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (Legacy)

    Official exclusive wines incl. Winifred and Sir David Graaff First Baronet of Cape Town.

    Price R290

    Booking: same

  • Family & kids

    Farm Tour

    Official farm-tours page: guided intro to Springbuck, Eland, Red Hartebeest and Bontebok plus Graaff family / farm history; max 10 people per tour; ~60 minutes.

    Price R625 pp; Booking essential: douglas@degrendel.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Picnics

    Farm Tour & Picnic

    Official: farm tour then picnic on the farm; Tue–Sun only; max 6 guests; picnic bookings ≥48 hours ahead.

    Price R1 025 pp

    Booking: douglas@degrendel.co.za

  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (De Grendel)

    Official restaurant page: contemporary Cape cuisine; seasonal/local produce; organic vegetable garden; wines at cellar-door prices. Deposit R300 pp to secure booking (refundable if cancel/change ≥24h). Kitchen lunch closes 14h00, bar 16h00, lunch service to 16h30; dinner kitchen 21h30, bar 22h00. No children under 10 for dinner. — Hours: Lunch Tue–Sun 11h30–13h30; Dinner Tue–Sat 18h00–20h00; closed Mondays.

    Booking: restaurant@degrendel.co.za / +27 (0) 21 558 7035

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Corporate / functions

    Official restaurant page: conferencing <20 guests; functions/weddings up to 75; viewings by appointment.

    Booking: functions@degrendel.co.za

  • Wine sales

    Online wine shop

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Notable wines

Sauvignon Blanc; Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé; Merlot; Cabernet

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Children welcome at lunch in the restaurant (under-10s not allowed at dinner); farm tour & picnic experience available.

Possible with kids. About 24 min from Cape Town. Suited to tweens.

Picnic

De Grendel Wines is about 24 min from Cape Town without traffic, with clear age rules: children are welcome at lunch in the restaurant, but under-10s are not allowed at dinner. A farm tour and picnic experience is available (R1,025 per person when we checked; Tuesday to Sunday, max six guests, book 48 hours ahead). Fine city-bowl views make it a treat for tweens who can manage a quieter table. Lunch runs Tue–Sun; tasting Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00, Sun and public holidays 10:00–16:00. No pets except guide dogs. No kids menu or play area is stated on official pages, so this is a rules-aware outing rather than a playground day.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • Dogs are not welcome.
Can we bring young children to dinner?

No — under-10s are not allowed at dinner; children are welcome at lunch.

Is there a picnic option?

Yes — a farm tour and picnic (book 48 hours ahead; max six guests when we checked).

Are pets allowed?

No — guide dogs only.

Nearby with children

  • Cape Town Science Centre — Kids museum, Observatory · 14 km Website
  • Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary — Nature reserve, Century City · 7 km Website
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden — Nature reserve, Newlands · 20 km Website
  • Ratanga Park (Century City) — Playground, Century City · 8 km

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. Weddings on this farm.

Weddings here

Small restaurant weddings (up to 75) with Table Mountain views

Hosts weddings. Up to 75 seated. About 24 min from Cape Town. 27 min from the airport.

In-house catering

De Grendel Restaurant / estate function space

Breathtaking views over Table Mountain (official)

De Grendel Wines is a wine-farm wedding venue in Durbanville, known for breathtaking views over table mountain (official). Small restaurant weddings (up to 75) with Table Mountain views.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 75 (functions and weddings up to 75 guests) seated
  • Spaces: De Grendel Restaurant / estate function space
  • Catering: yes - De Grendel Restaurant

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

Only a one-line mention on restaurant page: "Functions and weddings for up to 75 guests" - functions@degrendel.co.za; viewings by appointment. No wedding page/price.

Couples comparing wedding venues in Durbanville should confirm ceremony timing, rain plans, supplier rules and noise curfews in writing. Use the estate's official enquiry channel and ask for a dated quote for your guest count.

Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar, ceremony setup), finish times, rain plans and any compulsory suppliers or coordinator fees. Capacities and packages change, so treat directory figures as leads and rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.

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

How many guests can De Grendel Wines seat?

75 (functions and weddings up to 75 guests) seated as audited from published materials — confirm for your floor plan.

What does a wedding at De Grendel Wines 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.

Questions before you go

Where is De Grendel Wine Estate?

De Grendel Wine Estate is at De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road (M14), Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, in Durbanville, Cape Town. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 15–40 minutes.

When is De Grendel Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday · Open public holidays. Hours change, so call +27 21 558 6280 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at De Grendel Wine Estate?

From R150. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at De Grendel Wine Estate?

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

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Cape Town → Durbanville

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
-33.851365
Longitude
18.571616
Elevation
115 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.4 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
10% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
58.1 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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