Paarl Wine Estates
Paarl is a delightfully historical town that lies just outside Cape Town in the Western Cape. It is part of the Cape Winelands, which have gained acclaim the world over for the fabulous wines that it produces as well as the natural beauty of the area. The name Paarl means “pearl” and reflects the iconic rounded shape of three granite outcrops forming the top of Pearl Mountain, visible for miles.
The historical aspect of Paarl continues to be one of its main tourist attractions. It is the third-oldest European settlement in the country and, with a population of around 200 000 people, the largest town in the Cape Winelands (which includes Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Somerset West, amongst others). The architecture, museums and galleries all transport visitors to a world of yesteryear, when the Cape was a newly discovered gem and its beauty was slowly being revealed to European explorers.
However, another very important tourist attraction to Paarl is its wine route. This route combines world-class wines with breath-taking scenery to create an idyllic destination for just about anybody. The sweltering, dry summers and chilly winters give Paarl the perfect climate for an array of wine varieties. Whether red white or rosé, sparkling or dessert, Paarl’s produce is consistently respected amongst wine connoisseurs the world over.
Some of the vineyards are small and intimate, while others are massive estates. To experience the Paarl Wine Route is to taste the Cape Winelands.
For more information about this wine route see Paarl Vintners Wine Route or view the individual wine estates of this region below.
47 Wine Estates in Paarl
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Visit Fairview Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Fairview has a view that is far fairer than fellow farms. Sitting pretty facing Table Mountain on the granite slopes of the Paarl Mountain this fair land has ...
Backsberg Estate Cellars
Overnight? Accommodation in Franschhoek
Set in the garden on the sprawling grounds of the Backsberg Wine Estate, Backsberg restaurant is an alfresco experience during summer - moved indoors next to ...
Freedom Hill Winery
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
This estate dating back to 1699 once formed part of La Paris farm and concentrates on red wines which thrive in the oakleaf soils. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and ...
Anura Vineyards
Overnight? Accommodation in Klapmuts
At the base of the Simonsberg Mountains, you’ll find the Anura Estate which has been owned and run by the Bouma family since 1989. What began as two blocks of ...
Avondale Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Below the Klein Drakenstein Mountains is an estate which uses a holistic approach to wine-farming known the BioLOGIC® approach which combines organic and biodynamic ...
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
This traditional Cape Dutch working wine and fruit farm is surrounded by the mountains of the Drakenstein valley, where nomadic Khoisan communities used to roam for ...
Boland Cellar Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Named one of the top 100 wine producers in the world by the World Association of Wine and Spirits Writers and nominated as one of South Africa’s top 20 export ...
Domaine Brahms Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Winemaker Gesie Van Deventer has always dreamed of producing fine wines and transformed from an advocate to an oenologists to make her dream become a reality and ...
Fairvalley Worker’s Association Vineyard
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Charles Back, the owner of Fairview, was one of South Africa’s first producers to plant Viognier vineyards and bottled our country’s first single varietal Petite ...
Glen Carlou Wine Estate
Overnight? Accommodation in Klapmuts
Glen Carlou is a well-respected winery in the northern foothills of the Simonsberg mountain and forms part of the Hess group. Chairman and founder of Hess Family ...
Klein Parys Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Klein Parys is the oldest estate in the Paarl (meaning Pearl of the Cape) region and was first granted to the Le Roux Family by Willem Adriaan van der Stel in ...
Kleine Draken Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Kleine Draken can be found on the South Eastern foothills of the Paarl Mountain is the only estate in South Africa dedicated to producing all Kosher wines and ...
Laborie Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
The Laborie Wine Estate is part of a small group of Estate brandy producers. Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling wines, white, red and fortified Pinotage dessert wines ...
Noble Hill Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Noble Hill Wine Estate is located on the slopes at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg Mountains, a mere 20km from Franschhoek and 45km from Cape Town.
Noble ...
Landskroon Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
Paul and Hugo de Villiers are the owners of this beautiful estate located on the south-western slopes of the Paarl Mountain which is well known for its big reds and ...
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Where to Stay in Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands region offers numerous overnighting options so whether you prefer to stay in an hotel, cosy B&B or a self catering holiday home, you're sure to find a property to suit your requirements.
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Winelands Golf Lodges 2
De Zalze Winelands Golf Lodge Two is a Holiday Home in Stellenbosch with elegant style that makes guests feel at home. The four bedrooms in this ...
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Pinotage Cottage
Pinotage Cottage offers accommodation in Franschhoek on a private wine estate. This is the place to relax and take in the stunning views, soak i...
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Batavia Boutique Hotel
Centrally located off the historic Dorp Street (in Louw street) and village center of Stellenbosch, this award-winning boutique hotel offers luxu...
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De Wingerd Wijnland Lodge
In the middle of the picturesque Cape Winelands, Andrew Rahn welcomes guests to "De Wingerd", bordering the vineyards on the slopes of Paarl Moun...
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Zonnevanger B&B
Zonnevanger B&B offers accommodation on a privately owned farm between Paarl and Wellington close to Windmeul, situated 9 kilometers from central...
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Belmonte Guesthouse
Belmonte Guesthouse is situated against the slopes of Paarl Mountain and although in the centre of town, we are on eight hectares of land with ou...
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Sunset Farm Farmhouse
Sunset Farm Farmhouse has five air-conditioned bedrooms and five bathrooms. The first bedroom is furnished with a King-size bed. The second room ...
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Holden Manz Country House
This modern Cape Dutch style Guesthouse features five guest suites, four of which have their own terraces while the fifth has a large balcony. Th...