The Western Cape is home to several distinctive wine regions, each shaped by its own landscapes, climate and winemaking traditions.
Visiting every estate takes time. The De Werf wine cellar offers another way to begin exploring, with a handpicked selection representing Durbanville, Swartland, Cederberg and Stellenbosch.
Whether you are looking for a bottle to enjoy at home, a gift for a host or something to pair with a special meal, the cellar is worth including in your visit.
Durbanville
Durbanville’s wine farms are among the closest to Cape Town.
The region is known for cool coastal influences and a diverse range of styles. A Durbanville bottle can be an excellent choice for visitors looking for wine produced within the broader Cape Town area.
Ask the De Werf team about the Durbanville wines currently available and which option might suit your meal or occasion.
Swartland
The Swartland has developed a strong identity built around expressive wines and an independent winemaking spirit.
It is also geographically relevant to travellers heading north from De Werf towards Malmesbury and the wider region.
Choosing a Swartland wine can add a local connection to a weekend meal, country stay or West Coast journey.
Cederberg
The Cederberg is associated with dramatic mountain landscapes and vineyards located far from the bustle of the city.
A Cederberg bottle can make a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys discovering wines connected to distinctive places.
Availability will depend on the current cellar selection, so allow time to browse rather than arriving with only one label in mind.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s best-known wine areas and produces a wide variety of established and contemporary styles.
Its inclusion in the De Werf cellar gives visitors access to recognised Cape winemaking traditions alongside selections from the other represented regions.
Choose wine according to the occasion
Wine shopping becomes easier when you begin with the purpose rather than the label.
Consider whether the bottle is intended for:
- A relaxed weekend lunch
- A braai
- A roast meal
- A seafood dish
- Pizza
- A celebration
- A host gift
- A thank-you present
- A holiday or weekend away
Share the occasion, your preferred style and approximate budget with the team. They can then point you towards the suitable options currently in stock.
Create a local gift
A bottle of wine can also be combined with items from the De Werf Farmstall.
Consider pairing it with preserves, condiments, baked goods or another locally selected product. Presented together, these items can become an easy host gift or Cape-themed hamper.
Always transport wine carefully, keep it away from direct heat and comply with all applicable alcohol and driving laws.
Add the cellar to your De Werf visit
The wine cellar does not need to be a separate journey.
Browse after breakfast, before leaving the weekend market or while collecting supplies from the farmstall. It is one more way to discover the range of local goods brought together at De Werf.
Visit the cellar during the farmstall’s operating hours and ask the team about the current selection from Durbanville, Swartland, Cederberg and Stellenbosch.