Finally, it’s here! The highly anticipated release of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc from Cape Town’s Northern vineyards has been signed off. Now, you can be among the first to taste this exceptional creation produced by a 10-winery collaboration in South Africa’s leading region for Sauvignon Blanc at an exclusive soirée on 9 May 2025.
Tickets to the annual showcase of South Africa’s cool climate champion sell out fast, so early booking is essential.
This is the fourth year that the eagerly awaited Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc has been made in a region famous for its cool climate that allows for the optimal development of fruit. Since 2022 when the collaboration to create a South African super Sauvignon Blanc began, the best fruit from farms across the valley were combined with winemaking talents to create the wine.
As with the previous year, fruit was received from Diemersdal and De Grendel as well as Bloemendal, D’Aria, Durbanville Hills, Groot Phesantekraal, Klein Roosboom, Maastricht, Meerendal and Nitida. The responsibility for compiling the final blend has been shared over the years, and once again fell this year to Diemersdal, which has been internationally recognised for its outstanding prowess with the variety.
“This year may very well be one of the best we’ve experienced,” says Diemersdal’s Thys Louw.
Vintage 2025: When Nature and Talent Align
Winemaker Juandré Bruwer, who oversees the blend with Mari Branders, agrees: “This vintage truly excites me,” he says. “It’s one of those rare years where everything has aligned perfectly.”
Underscoring the quality of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc is a ream of awards achieved by the region’s producers in the past year alone. These include five stars at Platter’s South African wine guide for 2023 vintages of Diemersdal The Journal and Wild Horseshoe Sauvignon Blanc; Bloemendal Suider Terras 2018; Groot Phesantekraal Marizanne 2023 and Nitida Coronata Integration 2023.
Award-Winning Terroir and Talent
Two regional wines were included in the country’s Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs – the Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024 and Maastricht The Contour Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (wooded). While at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles’ South Africa Selection, Klein Roosboom’s Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2023 clinched one of only four Grand Gold medals awarded.
Wineries that featured in the top echelon of award-winners at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirit Awards last year were Durbanville Hills, which was named Top Producer, as well as Nitida, De Grendel and D’Aria. At the IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition), these were Diemersdal and De Grendel again.
Notably, Groot Phesantekraal’s André Brink was named Provincial and National Farmer of the Year by the Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA).
In terms of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc, Juandré says the collaboration is what makes Durbanville so special. “It’s testament to a dedicated and progressive community open to sharing knowledge and support, and which I’m proud to be a part. This wine embodies everything Durbanville, from the soils and personalities to the values we stand for.”
Hallmarks of the latest vintage were typical for the making of another record-breaking wine. The season was defined by steady ripening, naturally high acidity and low pH. Harvest produced above-average yields and wines that showed remarkable flavours, characterised by a blend of minerality, tropical fruit, and subtle greenness.
More Than a Wine—A Symbol of Community
As has become tradition, the new vintage of this particular wine is to be welcomed at a time when Sauvignon Blanc lovers around the world celebrate the variety on International Sauvignon Blanc Day, this year on May 2.
Details for the Sauvignon Blanc Soirée
Date and time: 9 May, 17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Cassia, Nitida Wine Estate
Price: R250 pp
Book on Quicket: https://qkt.io/Y5zHZP
In addition to tasting the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc, guests will get to enjoy a selection of Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 wines, compliments of Sauvignon Blanc SA. Each ticket includes tastings from 10 Durbanville wine farms, two arrival canapés by Cassia Restaurant, and live music by Gerry Liberty.
The 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc sells for R120/bottle and is available for purchase from the participating wineries.
For more information about Durbanville Wine Valley, visit www.durbanvillewine.co.za or send an email to info@durbanvillewine.co.za.
