Ashanti Wines
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

The Ashanti Wine Estate is located beneath the peaks of the Klein Drakenstein mountain range in Paarl. The Estate comprises 165 hectares, of which 95 hectares are planted mostly to noble red varieties.

Ashanti's terroir with its fertile slopes at the foot of towering mountains enables the winemaker and the viticulturist to optimise the variables of the unique microclimate. The combination of cold nights and warm days enhances the complexity of the tannins and favours the perfect ripening of the grapes.

Ashanti's flagship wine, Chiwara, a complex composition of the noble cultivars grown on the Estate, is a fitting tribute to the ancient African symbol. Chiwara expresses the finest of Ashanti's terroir, the end result of the combined knowledge and experience of the winemaker and viticulturist.

Ashanti's premium range of cultivar wines includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot as well as the uniquely South African Pinotage.

Ashanti's only Single Vineyard wine, the specialty cultivar Malbec, is released annually in small quantities.

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Opening Times

Mon- Fri: 10h00 - 16h00

Backsberg Estate
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

The philosophy of Backsberg remains that of providing pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of wine lovers by producing wines not only with structure and finesse, but with a high level of "drinkability". Simply put, if you find our wines easy to drink and, above all, enjoyable, then we have been successful.

As an Estate we are able to initiate and follow this whole process from the growing of the young vine till the bottling of our finished product. We furthermore believe that our wines should be priced to reach the tables of as many wine drinkers as possible so that all can share in some of the magic that is Backsberg.

Backsberg has been selected as one of the Top 100 Wineries of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine in New York. Wineries are chosen based on consistently high performance and scores throughout a 12 month tasting cycle.

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Boland Kelder
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Boland Cellar has evolved into a truly dynamic and progressive cellar, and has progressed from being a supplier of bulk wine to large wholesalers, to a purveyor of fine wines competing on the global market under its own brand names.  Over the past eight years, the wines from Boland Cellar have proved beyond doubt that it is able to compete successfully on the International stage.

Teamwork is key to Boland Cellar's success. This philosophy is based on the fact that quality starts in the vineyard, is maintained and enhanced in the cellar, sealed into the bottle and owed to the consumer. Continuous teamwork from the grape producer to the marketer is vital, and something to which all employees of the Company and its producing-shareholders adhere and subscribe to. This ensures that 'quality' is not just an empty term used purely for marketing purposes, but rather a true reflection of the efforts of all the stakeholders in Boland Cellar.

Opening Times

Mon- Fri: 08h00 - 17h00

Sat: 09h00 - 14h00

De Zoete Inval Wine Estate
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

De Zoete Inval farm has been in the Frater family since 1878, the current generation of Fraters on the farm is the fifth generation on this eccentric estate and has been making wine for more than 115 years.

At De Zoete Inval organic farming methods is applied on its 62ha, keeping the natural balance and eliminating the need for harmful insecticides.

The wines on the estate are truly individualistic. The old clone Cabernets Sauvignons are much bolder than their new world cousins. The wines are made with bold tannins and high acids, allowing them to mature to become the well-balanced wines they are today.

De Zoete Inval lies on the banks of the Berg River in Paarl, South Africa.

Wine tastings are currently offered at -
"I love Wine"
40A Main Road, Paarl

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday: 09h00 - 17h00

Public Holidays: 10h00 - 15h00

Fairview
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Fairview wine farm is a 150ha property on the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain, an outcrop of granite rock whose massive shiny boulders constitute make it a familiar landmark of the Paarl winegrowing district. From here, to the east, are views of distant Table Mountain overlooking Table Bay and Cape Town. To the south and southwest one can see the distinctive peaks of the Simonsberg, Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountain ranges, synonymous with another famous Cape wine district:  Stellenbosch.

Fairview's modern winery, which combines the use of hi-tech equipment with traditional winemaking techniques, may be fairly inconspicuous to wine lovers enjoying a visit to the busy, spacious tasting room, buzzing restaurant, busy cheesery, tranquil gardens and nearby paddock with its iconic goat tower from which members of the farm's goat herd laconically survey the activities below. But the winery is, of course, the heart of things at Fairview.

Opening Times

Mon - Fri: 08h30 - 17h00

Sat: 08h30 - 16h00

Sun: 09h30 - 16h00

Glen Carlou
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

To harness our farm's vast winegrowing potential, our vines are meticulously selected in terms of rootstock and clone, while every variety is carefully chosen for its compatibility to the terroir. Yields are kept rigorously low, ensuring that nature's gifts are distilled in the flavourful grapes that we harvest. And in the cellar our winemaker David Finlayson and his team join forces with nature to create three distinctive wine ranges.

Glen Carlou's custom-designed cellar features an open-plan inner arena where visitors have the opportunity to gain insight into the vintner's art. To delight the eye, our attractive, wood-beamed tasting room offers panoramic views of the Paarl Valley and the Drakenstein Mountains in the distance. To reward the palate, a variety of memorable wines can be savoured. Visit us soon!

Opening Times

November - March: Mon-Fri: 08h30 - 16h45
                            Sat & Sun: 10h00 - 15h00

April - October:      Mon-Fri: 8h30 - 16h45
                            Sat: 9h00 - 12h45
                           

Laborie Wine Estate
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Nestled in the heart of the Paarl Mountains, 60 kilometres from Cape Town, South Africa, this historic, original French Huguenot wine farm, offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Purchased in 1972 by KWV, the wine estate boasts a beautiful Manor House, an Historic Wine Cellar, Guest House and Laborie Restaurant, in addition to the production of top quality wines and a brandy.

The restored and stately Manor House is set amid magnificently landscaped gardens. The house is one of the oldest and most important, architecturally speaking, in the Paarl region.

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Telephone:  +27 21 807 3390
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Landskroon
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Landskroon is situated along the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain, a mere 40 minutes from Cape Town and right in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

The winemaking tradition at Landskroon dates back to the 17th century when the French Huguenot settlers came to the Cape.


Today Landskroon comprises more than 300 hectares and is managed as a private, family operation and owned by the families of brothers Paul and Hugo de Villiers. Five members of the family are involved in the running of the farm on a full-time basis.

The current wine maker, Paul de Villiers, is the fifth generation to carry on this proud tradition at Landskroon.

Landskroon produces white, red and fortified wines.

Opening Times

 Mon - Fri:   08h30 - 17h00
 Sat:           09h00 - 13h00


                           

Nelson's Creek Wine Estate
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Nelson's Creek Wine Estate stands upon one of the first pieces of land to be selected by the French Huguenots for making wine. A deeds office entry dated 1692 records the fact that the new arrivals from the Loire Valley immediately recognized the potential of the area and set about making their contribution to the fledgling wine industry.

These early pioneers probably had the same dream as the present owner Alan Nelson, to make wines that would proudly carry the family name - wines that would be among the finest coming out of this country.

The cellar door at Nelson's Creek Wine Estate is the best place for you to come and purchase our wines. At the cellar door we can provide you with personalised service and advice on selecting the right wines for your taste and needs.

Opening Times

 Mon - Fri:   09h00 - 17h00
 Sat:           09h00 - 14h00


                           

Paarl Rock Brandy Cellars
Western Cape Winelands - Paarl

Paarl Rock brandy cellar is the only cellar where brandy is still hand-made according to family tradition. The cellar has won more than 200 medals and awards at local and international shows, a feat not achieved by any other South African brandy.

The cellar was founded in 1856. Here, the entire procedure of brandy making can be viewed all under one roof, from distillation and wood maturation to blending and bottling by hand. Some of the most remarkable brandies in South Africa can be tasted here. Cellar tours run during weekdays and end in an intimate tasting room that overlooks splendid Paarl Rock.

Opening Times

 Mon - Fri:   08h00 - 17h00