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05/03/2025

Nederburg has rolled out their summer menu, and it’s the kind of food that makes you want to pull up a chair, pour a glass, and take your time. Just proper, generous flavours done right.

There’s grilled baby calamari with a zesty Mediterranean salsa, scotch boerewors quail eggs that bring a little crunch and spice, and a biltong terrine that’s as good as it sounds. And that’s just for starters.

For mains, there’s soy ginger pork belly with crispy crackling, tender venison loin with a whisky cream sauce, and a parmesan and herb-crusted fish that comes with grilled baby calamari for good measure. Even the veg dishes - like the shiitake mushroom dumplings with edamame quinoa - pack a proper punch.

This is the kind of food that’s made to be shared, enjoyed, and paired with a bottle of something Nederburg.Great cooking in a place that feels like home.

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04/03/2025

Can you believe the first 2025 wine has hit the shelves!

Windmeul Kelder's Firsty Thirsty is on a race and it's taken the lead - this 100% Chenin Blanc has been picked, fermented and bottled in record breaking time! Before some have even finished picking - grab yourself a bottle and enjoy the 2025 vintage!

03/03/2025

Babylonstoren Workshops – March is Looking Busy!

Babylonstoren’s workshops are always a hit, and March is no exception. Whether you're coming with the whole family or flying solo, there's something for everyone. From gardening tips to hands-on crafts, these sessions fill up fast - so be sure to book your spot soon!

Which one are you most excited for?

26/02/2025

Make your Fridays and Saturdays a little more mischievous at Ridgeback Wines! From 4pm to 6pm, enjoy a delicious platter paired with a glass of Mischief for just R295.

The offer is available until 31st March 2025. Don’t miss out! 🍷🧀

24/02/2025

Discover the perfect pairing at the Mason Road Sip & Dip experience in the tasting room!

Enjoy four of Mason Road’s finest wines paired with delicious dips, and feel free to experiment with your own combinations.

The Pairings:

Mason Road Chenin Blanc + Hummus
Mason Road Serendipity Rosé + Olive Tapenade
Mason Road Syrah + Mushroom & Sunflower Seed Pâté
Mason Road GSM + Baba Ghanoush

For just R320 for two, it’s a flavour-filled adventure you don’t want to miss! 🍷🧆

18/02/2025

Fairview is renowned for its exceptional cheese, and their Salada Blanc Salad is the perfect way to enjoy the flavours of the season!

Ingredients

100g Salada Blanc
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 handful fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Simply mix all ingredients with a generous drizzle of olive oil and enjoy this fresh, flavourful salad! 🧀🍓🥒

13/02/2025

FIVE ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO ALONG THE PAARL WINE ROUTE THIS FEBRUARY

Love isn’t just for one day - so we’ve rounded up our favourite romantic experiences to enjoy all month long.

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✨ Pop open a bottle of Niel Joubert’s latest Cap Classique release, the elegant Rosé-Mari.
✨Unwind with a glass of Mischief bubbly at Ridgeback’s deck, paired with a platter, every Friday and Saturday for happy hour.
✨Relish in oysters and bubbly for two at Simonsvlei’s ONS restaurant - 6 oysters and 2 glasses of bubbly for just R180, available all week.
✨ Dine at the Bistro at Brookdale, and dive into three different tartares while overlooking the vineyards.
✨ Stroll through Babylonstoren’s Puff Adder walkway, where lush, fragrant roses are on display and in full bloom throughout February.

Which one are you trying first? 💕🍷

12/02/2025

Perdeberg Winery introduces a decadent new experience - chocolate truffle and wine pairing for R120pp!

From zesty lemon and mint with VC Sauvignon Blanc to the bold pistachio and cranberry dark chocolate with Dryland Cabernet Sauvignon - there's sure to be a favourite!

10/02/2025

Nederburg is calling all singles for a special Valentine’s edition of Food Truck Fridays!

The first 100 solo guests will receive an ice-cold Jack Black beer on arrival. Expect great food, live music, and a relaxed atmosphere to kick off the weekend!

Tickets can be booked through Nederburg.

08/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day, El Picoteo at Rhebokskloof invites you to a romantic Sunset Picnic in the heart of the Paarl winelands. On February 14th, from 6 PM to 10 PM, enjoy live music, gourmet Spanish tapas, and local delicacies, all set against the backdrop of rolling vineyards. A perfect evening for couples to relax and celebrate love.

Spaces are limited, so early reservations are recommended - book directly through Dineplan.

07/02/2025

February, the month of love, brings with it sweltering heat, ripe figs, and the final burst of fragrant roses. A sensory feast awaits visitors to Babylonstoren in the Puff Adder walkway, where over 80 types of roses will be in full bloom throughout the month.

Don’t miss the chance to admire (and smell) varieties like Mermaid, Albéric Barbier, Champagne Pearl, and Rosa Damascena, alongside timeless classics such as Mme Alfred Carrière, Kiftsgate, and Souvenir de la Malmaison, all cascading from the garden pergolas 🌹❤️

06/02/2025

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with a chocolate cake baking workshop at Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei.

Under the guidance of master baker Martjie Malan, guests will learn to mix, bake, and decorate a classic chocolate cake - complete with homemade caramel and ganache. The experience ends with a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant.

The Babylonstoren workshops tend to sell out fast so be sure to book your spot - limited to 10 places.

05/02/2025

Join Simonsvlei on 7th February for Droomsindroom – an unforgettable evening filled with soulful music and entertainment, featuring one of South Africa’s finest artists.

For a more relaxed experience, book a table at one of the on-site restaurants or bring your own picnic blanket and chairs. Tickets are available directly from Simonsvlei 🎶✨

04/02/2025

As harvest begins for many of our members this week, we take a moment to reflect on the 366 years of grapes that have shaped South African wine. Each bottle carries the legacy of generations before us, evolving into the industry we know today - defined by the varieties we’ve perfected and made our own.

Here’s to many more years, many more grapes, many more harvests, and many more bottles shared.

Happy Birthday to the South African wine industry!

03/02/2025

Simonsvlei, a cornerstone of the Paarl winelands since 1945, blends tradition with innovation to craft expressive wines that showcase the region’s unique terroir. Beyond wine tasting, the estate offers a welcoming space to explore varietals, enjoy food pairings, and soak in the countryside charm. Visit Simonsvlei for a true taste of Paarl winemaking – authentic, approachable, and deeply rooted in heritage🍷🌿

31/01/2025

Looking for plans this February? Babylonstoren has an exciting lineup of workshops, with some available on multiple dates throughout the year. See anything that piques your interest?

These workshops tend to sell out fast, so if something catches your eye, be sure to book soon!

29/01/2025

The almond orchards of Babylonstoren bear their generous yields towards the end of January and are an annual highlight for the farm team. Nonpareil is the main cultivar grown, giving the largest yield and best quality almonds.

Enjoy this abundance on the farm in the Lekker Kamer, where the almonds are roasted daily. A selection of almond products, including the thickest and richest almond butter, chocolate-coated morsels and more are also available. Babylonstoren also makes its very own almond milk.

27/01/2025

A cheese and wine tasting that’s budget-friendly?

Fairview’s ‘Farmer Tasting’ at R95 per person is the perfect way to experience 6 carefully selected wines paired with 4 delicious cheeses and 2 savoury cured meats, all for a price that won’t break the bank, offering a memorable tasting experience at an affordable price!

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📍 Save this post for later! Here are three yummy pairings you can’t miss on your next visit to @simonsvleiofficial (and these are only a few 👀) ✨ Notable Nougat & Wine Pairing: at R130pp you’re treated to 3 different types of handmade nougat paired with 3 iconic Simsonsvlei wines. 💝 Structured Rosé: all things pink in this pairing! Cotton Candy, Turkish Delight and Chocolate! To go with three different styles of rosé at R110pp does that sound like a dream or a dream? 😍 🍦 Ice Cream & Wine Pairing: swirl your way through 4 different flavors with 4 different wines for only R130pp. Which pairing is first on your must-try list this season?

For the whole month of February, @babylonstoren iconic Puff Adder walkway is filled with blooming, fragrant roses. So make sure to take the time to stop and smell the roses along the Paarl Wine Route 😍🌹 It’s a sight - and scent - not to be missed this season.

Two Picnics Worth Experiencing This Summer ☀️🧺🌻 1. Rhebokskloof Estate - Pick your spot under the trees or by the water at @rhebokskloofestate and enjoy a thoughtful picnic spread. With vegetarian and kid-friendly options, it’s an easy way to relax and spend time with those who matter most. R790 for two, including a bottle of wine. 2. Nederburg - A classic picnic experience with fresh, flavourful bites, ending off with a rich, decadent chocolate brownie. Vegetarian and kid-friendly options are available @nederburgwine - so no one’s left out. R795 for two, including a bottle of wine. Simple pleasures, great company, and the perfect summer setting! ⛱️✨

@nederburgwine recently hosted their Dinner of Discovery event - and what fun! You are gently guided through a tasting of 3 wines paired expertly with 3 mini dishes, all whilst blindfolded with some classics playing in your headphones, like ABBA’s iconic ‘Dancing Queen’ 💃🏽 The fun doesn’t end there; once the blindfolds are off you go through the whole menu you’ve just experienced - starter, main and dessert each served with a glass of the wines you tasted earlier 😍 A sensory experience like no other! White wines mistaken for red wines, and basil pesto mistaken for curry - join the fun at @nederburgwine for their next Dinner of Discovery on the 25th or 26th September 🎟️ Tickets can be purchased through @nederburgwine

Our accommodation establishments are OPEN!

We are OPEN! 👍 Further to the president's address last night we would like to announce that our accommodation establishments are open. 👉 Room occupancy at 50% as per regulations. 👉 Hygiene protocols in place and approved by TBCSA and WTTC. 👉 Visit Paarl has received the Safe Travels Stamp issued by the WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) in August 2020. . . . #visitpaarl #safetravels #weareopen

If crowds and groups aren't your thing then our self-guided Voicemap tour is perfect for you! Enjoy Paarl's heritage while maintaining social distancing with our free heritage tour. Download the VoiceMap app on your Android or Apple device and then download the Paarl Heritage Trail in the comfort of your home and get started. Click here to view the tour http://ow.ly/6KKh50EWKJD . . . #visitpaarl #safetravels #weareopen

Paarl is open for travellers from around the world! We help you enjoy your stay with us with peace of mind during this pandemic. Break away to the pearl of the Winelands and steer clear of the crowds while connecting to nature. #visitpaarl #safetravels Paarl Adventure Trails

It takes a lot of passion and determination from our tourism professionals to create incredible experiences and make Paarl the world class destination it is. Your enthusiasm has made VIP tourists of all of us. Cheers to you! ⭐️🙏 Rebooting tourism takes all of us, but it starts with you. https://youtu.be/cqPxUEIu8as

The tourism industry is nothing without you. We love having visitors from all over the world, but we also love our locals! Being a tourist is as simple as exploring different restaurants and historical places in your area. Become part of it! #visitpaarl https://youtu.be/cqPxUEIu8as

Whether you’re a petrol attendant, a cashier, a tasting room manager or a museum curator, you are a part of the tourism value chain. Thank you for your dedication to this beautiful town we call home. Within tourism, we are all one. https://youtu.be/cqPxUEIu8as #visitpaarl #wearetourism

Do you know why Paarl is called the pearl of the winelands? Some will say it’s because of how the sun catches Paarl Rock, but we say it’s because of the amazing people living and working here that are shaping the stories and history of this special place. Become part of our story by being a tourist and visitor - local or foreign - and explore the incredible experiences Paarl has to offer! #visitpaarl https://youtu.be/cqPxUEIu8as

Safety IS our priority! We will keep you safe in Paarl while you explore and stay. / #visitpaarl #safetravels #weareopen