Paarl Wine Tour

Paarl Wine Tour

Paarl is named after the Pearl Rock or Pearl Mountain. In 1687 Governor Simon Van Der Stel gave title deeds to the first colonial farms in the area to the free burghers and the following year French Huguenots arrived from Europe and began farming in the Paarl Valley with its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate – like region.
Founded in 1690, Paarl is the Berg River Valley`s main centre, though the first man in the valley was Abraham Gabbema in 1657.Named after two huge granite domes which glistened in the morning sun known as Paarl Rock. In 1688 a number of Huguenots settled in the Paarl Valley becoming part of the cradle of the South African wine industry. Driving down Main Road there are museums, galleries, churches, and a mosaic of Cape Dutch, Victorian, We do 4 various wine farms in Paarl and cherry pick simply the very best of the best.

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Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa

Fairview Wine Estate owned by the same owner as Spice Route Wine Estate, Charles Back and been run by the Back`s since 1937 and is one of the most visited wine estates in the Cape Wine lands, they produce a combination of cow's milk cheeses, goats milk cheeses and a combination of both, they have a fabulous range of wines and a superb restaurant called the Goatshed - ( Mediterranean style eatery).- Cellarmasters/Winemakers -Anthony de Jager, Stephanie Wild & Adele Dunbar - Annual production 240,000 cases - Wines - 80 % red, 15 % white & 5 % rose` - Known for Shiraz, Rhone`- style blends, Viognier & Sauvignon Blanc - Attractions Goat Tower & Deli

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Spice Route Destination, Suid Agter Paarl Rd, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7647 South Africa

Spice Route Winery - This Swartland estate was originally purchased by Charles Back from Lithuania in 1937 and has been in the family for 3 generations now and is currently owned by grandson Charles Back. Of all the wine estates in the Western Cape this can be called the ultimate destination because of the numerous attractions offered such as : Wine tasting, Red Hot Glass Studio, DV Artisan Chocolate Roastery & Expresso Bar, Craft Beer - Cape Brewing Company, Barley & Biltong Emporium, Homemade Icecream,Wilder`s Gin Distillery, Spice Route Restaurant and La Grapperia Italian Restaurant - Winemakers - Charl Du Plessis with Lucia Solomons - Wines 60 % red , 40% white - known for Barbera, Carigan, Moury, Sirah, Pinotage, Sangio, Shiraz, Tannat, Chenin, Rouss, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Viognier

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Noble Hill Wine Estate, Klapmuts-Simondium Rd, Simondium, Franschhoek 7670 South Africa

Noble Hill Wine Estate - This elegant boutique winery owned by Noble Hill Trust makes award winning wine and beautiful Latin - inspired cuisine on the terrace of Cosecha Restaurant as well as picnics, the Latin style cooking a must to be enjoyed with a dry glass of Rose` from the estate. Hitachino Nest Japanese craft Beer available at Winery The estate also has 600 olive trees that are used to make classic olive blends such as chilli, garlic and peri-peri. Winemaker - Kristopher Tillery - Annual production 7,000 cases - Wines 70% red, 30% white , known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc & Viognier

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Babylonstoren, R45 Road between Paarl and Franscchoek between Paarl and Franschhoek, Paarl 7670 South Africa

Babylonstoren Wine Estate, first established in 1692 , so it has been around for a long time, the manor house dates back to 1777, attractions include farm shop, cheesery, charcuterie and cellar tour which includes a visit to the olive production plant and a olive oil tasting, wine tasting and guided tours through their gardens. They also have two restaurants Babel Restaurant and Garden Greenhouse for light lunches. - Owner Karen Roos - Cellarmaster/Winemaker - Charl Coetzee/Klaas Stoffberg. - Annual production 15,000 cases - Wines - 50% red & 50 % white - known for Shiraz & Chardonnay

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons Tasting Centre, Klapmuts Road Franschhoek Valley, Simondium, Franschhoek 7670 South Africa

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons Wine Estate founded in 1997 by the late Dr.Anton Rupert and the late Baron de Rothschild of France. At the tasting centre visitors enjoy their wine tasting and paring with a selection of imported wine and champagne from the exclusive Rothschild properties in France, Argentina and New Zealand plus a selection of imported Rothschild Fromage from their cheese farm outside Paris. Winemaker - Yvonne Lester - Wines 95% red & 5 % white - known for Ultra-prmium Chardonay and red blends. - Attractions - Champagne, food & wine tasting menu: imported Rothschild fromage selection - Restaurant - Daily Chef`s Menu

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes