It’s Harvest Time: 5 Reasons to Blend Your Own Wine at Durbanville Hills
Harvest season is one of the most exciting times in the winemaking calendar — and this year, Durbanville Hills is inviting guests inside the cellar to experience it firsthand. From 18 February to 14 March 2026, on selected dates, visitors can step into the rhythm of harvest and take part in a journey from vine to bottle.
Here are five reasons why this is an experience worth booking:
1. Step Inside a Working Cellar During Harvest
This is not a standard tasting. It’s a rare opportunity to enter a working cellar at its busiest and most exciting time. You’ll witness fermentation in action, learn how decisions are made during harvest, and experience the energy of a winery in full production.
2. Taste Must Straight from the Tank
Few wine experiences offer the chance to taste must — freshly pressed grape juice mid-transformation. Sweet, vibrant and alive, it gives you a glimpse into the earliest stage of winemaking. It’s raw, authentic and memorable.
3. Blend Your Own Signature Bottle
At the blending tables, creativity takes centre stage. Guided by the winemaking team, you’ll craft your own personalised red blend by adjusting and refining until it feels perfectly balanced. The best part? You take your bottle home — sealed and uniquely yours.
4. Enjoy a Two-Course Culinary Finale at The Tangram
The experience concludes with a thoughtfully prepared two-course menu, perfectly paired with wines from the estate. It’s the ideal way to relax, reflect and savour the flavours of the day.
5. Experience Something Unexpected
This year’s harvest journey includes a playful, interactive surprise woven into the programme. It adds a light-hearted, memorable touch — a reminder that harvest is not only about craft, but also celebration.
From the welcome glass of Cap Classique to the final course at The Tangram, this experience is designed to slow you down, immerse you in the process and connect you to the story behind every bottle.
Experience Details
Dates: 18 February to 14 March 2026 (selected Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Venue: Durbanville Hills & The Tangram
Price: R550 per person
Bookings can be made via Webtickets.
