The Spice Route experience is a com- pletely unique concept for the wine and hospitality industry. A carefully curated selection of artisans showcase their produce and share their knowledge with both the public and each other. The collaborative environment allows for endless discoveries and a truly delectable journey. “The vision for Spice Route is to offer local and international tourists Read more...

The first grapes were pressed for wine at the Cape on 2 February 1659. The French Huguenot Jean Manje took ownership of the Calais farm in 1692, making Calais one of the oldest farms in the Paarl area. It was during these early years that Paarl established itself as one of the leading wine producing areas of South Africa. The Read more...

We welcome you to join us on the farm and enjoy farm life in our self-catering cottages. Druk-My-Niet is a 24ha farm in Paarl which was originally granted to the Huguenot, Francois du Toit in 1692 as a portion of Kleinbosch Farm. The buildings on the farm are some of the oldest in the Paarl valley and have enormous historical Read more...

Located in Paarl in the heart of the Boland of the Western Cape, Perdeberg Winery enjoys one of the finest wine-growing regions of the Cape. Our winery lies at the foot of the magnificent Paardeberg Mountain, named after the scores of Cape Mountain Zebra that once roamed this beautiful mountainside. The composition of our vineyards significantly contributes to the quality Read more...

On the Northern slopes of Paarl Mountain you will find Pearl Mountain, a fifth generation, family owned farm dating back to the 18th Century. The farm is steeped in history and is home to Pearl Mountain Wines and Blacksmith’s Kitchen. Pearl Mountain was originally established in 1747 as a blacksmith’s home and forge, along the wagon trail which linked Cape Read more...

The vineyards are nestled between the Klein Drakenstein mountains and receive good doses of African sunshine. Excellent winemaking occurs on a historical piece of land in this region, as the land was once home to hundreds of Italian POW’s in 1945 who were instrumental in the construction of the Du Toitskloof pass. The Italians erected a wooden cross to commemorate Read more...

Windmeul Cellar is situated on the northern slopes of the Paarl Mountain in the heart of the Paarl winelands. With a 10 minute drive from Paarl and Wellington and 45 minutes away from Cape Town, Windmeul offers excellent wine tasting, function and special event facilities, with traditional country warmth and hospitality. Windmeul is run by an elite team consisting of Read more...

Vendôme is the name of the Le Roux family farm in Paarl where grapes destined for quality wines have been produced since 1692. It is named after the Mêr, Vendôme, Blois area, in France, the original home of the Le Roux’s. The first two Le Roux brothers, Jean and Gabriel, came to South Africa in 1688 as French Huguenots. This Read more...

Combining their passions for wine and conservation, Jeremy and Emma Borg created Painted Wolf Wines in 2007. Inspired by the successful social dynamics of an African Wild dog pack, they brought together a pack of grape growers, artists, conservationists and marketing experts. Their unique offering is to produce hand-crafted, distinctive wines from organic and dry-farmed grapes, whilst actively supporting the Read more...

Mellasat Vineyards – Home of the White Pinotage was created by the Richardson family in 1996 from the original farm Dekkersvlei which was established in 1693. Located near Paarl, in the heart of South Africa’s famous winelands just 45 mins from Cape Town. The vineyard enjoys a spectacular position under the dramatic Klein Drakenstein mountains together with panoramic views of Read more...