Hillcrest Wine & Olives Estate
Hillcrest Wine & Olives Estate
Hillcrest Estate is nestled high up in the Tygerberg Hills (Durbanville ward). Our vineyards stretch from about 240m right up to 400m above sea level. Our red varieties are planted on the lower slopes, while our favourite Sauvignon blanc vineyard brushes the 400m mark at the top of the hill.
Besides elevation, our proximity to the icy Atlantic Ocean also has a major cooling influence on our micro-climate. Our slopes have a West to North West orientation, so the view over the ocean from our vineyards is breathtaking. During the summer months our vineyards are constantly cooled by sea breezes. By day the famous Cape Doctor (South East wind) does its cooling work, while by night a gentle but cold on-shore Westerly breeze comes off the Atlantic.
Of course these cool conditions, combined with hours of afternoon sun, make Hillcrest the ideal location for growing elegant, fruit driven wines.
Hillcrest Estate was purchased in 1984 to accommodate the head office and workshop of Haw & Inglis, a Cape based Construction Company. The potential for growth of quality wine and olives was soon recognized, and the owners decided to plant Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. The Durbanville Hills winery was established during that time, so a contact to sell the fruit to that winery was signed.
The quality of that first vintage was such that it was decided to build a new cellar. Since then production has gradually increased to 50 tons. There are no plans in place to increase production.
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