Durbanville is turning 200, and Durbanville Hills is throwing a party in the best way they know how—with incredible wine, local flavours, and a whole lot of heart. If there were ever a time to raise a glass (or five), this is it.
To mark the bicentennial milestone, Durbanville Hills is hosting not one, but two deliciously curated events that celebrate the essence of the region: from wheat fields and vineyards to dairy farms and pumpkin patches. Think heritage, but make it gourmet.
Sip, Savour, Repeat: The Tasting Room & Olive Grove Experience
Thursday, 10 April | 16:00 – 21:00
R200 per person
Start your celebration with a relaxed afternoon at the tasting room. It’s the kind of evening where you sip, snack, and say things like, “Is that bobotie spice I detect?”
Included:
Five carefully selected wine tastings
Three locally inspired canapés:
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Whole wheat bruschetta topped with bobotie-spiced pumpkin and feta
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Lamb frikkadels served with rosemary-smoked pumpkin purée
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Pumpkin fritters drizzled with milk tart sauce
And if you’re still peckish, the pizza menu and bar are open for backup reinforcements.
Booking essential.Dinner with a Side of Heritage: The Tangram Experience
Friday, 11 April | 18:00 – 21:00 (Desserts until 22:00) R500 per person
The next night, things get a little fancier at the Tangram restaurant. This three-course dinner pulls out all the stops, showcasing local ingredients with creative flair and fine-dining finesse.
The menu is a love letter to Durbanville’s roots:
Bread course to start, naturally.
Starter: Lamb bobotie samosa, curried pumpkin purée, roasted grapes, herb oil, and spice dust
Main: Pork belly with pumpkin purée, pumpkin seed pesto, and a white wine jus
Dessert: Milk tart profiteroles with pumpkin caramel and rooibos biscuit crumble
It’s a flavour journey that tells the story of the region in every bite.
Whether you’re a longtime local or just here for the wine, Durbanville Hills is serving up the perfect way to toast to 200 years of culture, community, and seriously good taste. Come for the food. Stay for the wine. Leave with a full heart (and probably a full stomach too).
