A PASSIONATE HERITAGE
In 1698 Simon van der Stel granted farmland to free burgher, Hendrik Sneewind. Later, the farm changed hands to Captain Diemer when he married the widow Sneewind, and thus Diemersdal was formally established. An inventory found in an old leather-bound book dating back to 1702 lists 45 wine barrels, a wine press and glass bottles, indicating that wine has been made on the Estate for over three centuries. Six generations of Louws have practiced their art with skill and passion at Diemersdal since the Estate passed into their hands in 1885. More than 12 decades later, Diemersdal is a well-known landmark in the lush Durbanville Valley, one of the Cape’s oldest wine regions.
Contact Info
Come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Durbanville valley, while tasting our award-winning Diemersdal wines at our tasting room. The noble varieties that go into Diemersdal wines are grown under optimal conditions in deep red Hutton soils on the slopes of the Dorstberg. Slowly ripened to perfection in dryland vineyards by cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, the grapes develop concentrated flavours, creating elegant wines with prominent varietal character.
ADDRESS:
M58 (Koeberg Rd), Durbanville, 7550
COORDINATES:
-33.802539, 18.646284
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 27 Durbanville 7551
+27 (0) 21 976 3361
Address:
R45,
Franschhoek Main Road
Tel: 021 876 2086
Email: fhcellardoor@dgb.co.za
Our Wines
Franschhoek Cellar Range
Our wine range is expansive and vividly tells the stories of the Franschhoek Valley and its finest vineyard sites.
Our Food
for the love of lunch
For us, lunch is a joyous occasion to be enjoyed with delicious food, excellent wine and great company.
Our restaurant offers the very best in Winelands cuisine. Our lunch menu is regularly updated according to seasonality,and our chef only uses the freshest locally sourced ingredients, including from our very own garden. We also have a fantastic kids menu and great selection of artisanal beers. The kitchen is open from 11:00 daily and serves a sensational snack menu, lunches and cakes throughout the day. The food is wholesome, hearty and delicious – you will want to linger long and savour it.
Weddings
Start your forever in our serene valley
The Franschhoek Cellar has an attentive and professional events team that will see to your every nuptial need, ensuring a stress-free wedding that is marked by warm hospitality, delicious food and wine, and vintage memories. This is where elegant, modern facilities meet the romance and charm of wine country life.
Conferences
Set your goals in our vineyards
Experience the relaxed luxury of a conference in the Franschhoek Winelands. With our central location in the heart of the Cape Winelands, only a short, scenic drive from Cape Town, we are conveniently located to host your event in the tranquillity of the country while still close to urban amenities. We offer half and full day conference packages which include venue hire and set-up, standard conference equipment and exquisite catering.