Tygerberg Tygerberg’s Durbanville ward borders on Cape Town’s northern suburbs, in the hills to the northeast, and is historically a producer of wheat and dairy products. Most vineyards are at elevations of up to 1100 feet, planted on drought-resisting rootstocks and dry-farmed, as there is little access to irrigation sources. The deep soils are well-drained, but contain enough clay for good water retention. The growing season is longer than most areas of the Cape, with strong night-to-day temperature variation. Durbanville is best known for Sauvignon Blanc having characteristic greenness along with tropical fruit notes and dusty minerality. Darkly-fruited, well-structured Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are foremost among the red wines. Philadelphia is a newer ward north of Durbanville, making its mark with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and red blends. It, too, is hilly, with many vineyards at higher elevations, and benefits from slow ripening afforded by the cooling Atlantic influence.

(Tygerberg, South Africa)

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