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.
49 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 ...
De Reuck Wine Estate
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
One the Western slopes of the Paarl mountain, you’ll find the boutique cellar, De Reuck Wine Estate, which is situated on Crow’s Nest farm and looks out over ...
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 ...
Drakensig Wine Farm
Stay? Paarl Accommodation
With a name meaning “View of Dragons”, you’ve got to wonder what kind of a view that is given that Drakensig is perched with the scenic Franschhoek Valley. Owner, ...
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 ...
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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.
Willow Brooke Farmyard Suites
Willow Brooke Farmyard Suites are comfortable airy rooms furnished with Queen-size beds. The rooms have a sitting area, TV with satellite channel...
Thokozani Cottage A
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Aan de Vliet Guest House
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L'ermitage Franschhoek Chateau & Villas
This stunning establishment houses the five-star Chateau du Pré Hotel, as well as 36 self-catering one- and two-bedroom villas; as well as two th...
Avocado Cabin
Avocado Cabin offers Stellenbosch accommodation in one of three cabins perched on the edge of two small lakes on Camissa Farm. This self catering...
The Last Word Franschhoek
This opulent 5 star hotel offers 3 double rooms with private patio gardens and 3 suites (two of which have access to private pools), all rooms ha...
The Farmstead
Located in the beautiful area of Franschhoek, The Farmstead offers accommodation in six separate cottages. The Farmstead is perfect family holida...
5 Seasons Guesthouse
5 Seasons is more than just a beautiful 4 Star Guesthouse. It's a home in the middle of the heart of Stellenbosch and very close to the universit...
Aan-den-Weg
The warmest hospitality awaits you at this working wine and rose farm in the Stellenbosch District. From your private bed & breakfast accommodati...
