De Grendel Wines is a wine estate in Cape Town that produces wines of exceptional quality and balance. The winemaking process at De Grendel is a careful balance between science and art, guided by the winemaker Charles Hopkins, who has over 30 years of experience and multiple awards in the industry.

The winery is a state-of-the-art facility that respects the age-old traditions of winemaking while incorporating modern technological advancements. The winery was designed and built by Charles Hopkins, with the consultation of a geomancer to ensure that it was located in an auspicious position. The meticulous care of the vineyards allows the grapes to express the environment in which they are grown and their distinctive varietal character. Careful harvesting and gentle handling in the cellar, combined with the winemaker’s passionate practice of their craft, carry the wines throughout the journey from fruit into wine.

The wines produced by De Grendel range from elegant whites to complex reds, as well as sparkling wines and dessert wines. Some of the wines are named after the nine member farms that supply the grapes to the cellar. The wines reflect the unique terroir of the Durbanville Wine Valley, as well as the passion and craftsmanship of the winemaker.