Any recommendations for nice wine farms to take someone for wine tasting? (1st time wine tasting?
James M. replied:
We went to Fairview just outside of Paarl a few years ago. They offered just wine tasting on its own or a bit of cheese and wine tasting. Fairview has the goats running up the tower outside and they also make the cheese on-site. http://www.fairview.co.za/ I've not been to other places for the wine tasting, but I imagine most of the bigger wine farms offer tasting so it is just a case of seeing which one appeals to you - we enjoyed visiting Boschendal but didn't try wine tasting when there.
Thea S. replied:
Liefland and fairview have cheese and wine tasting!
Suggestions on best wine estate restaurant between SSW and Stellies for small family lunch get together? Parents & family from UK joining so keen to impress! Our kiddies with us too.
Elzje R. replied:
SPICE ROUTE!!! http://www.spiceroute.co.za/ (on the R101 between Stellenbosch and Paarl next to Fairview) - La Grapperia and Barley & Biltong is excellent (be sure to book in advance). https://www.facebook.com/SpiceRoutePaarl It is SO Much more than a wine estate, it is an experience and should be A Must Visit - there is so much to do, see and taste - wine tasting, chocolate tasting, coffee, cake, ice cream, beer tasting, glass blowing, kiddies play area, open spaces, excellent view ect. From their website: ¨A sensory journey of discovery for the modern-day explorer!¨ Take a look at their website, all the other extra website links and their Facebook Page. Everyone in our 4 generations of extended family and friends loves a visit there :-) You can make a whole day of it and you won´t fail to impress. Some of the best things of the Western Cape and South Africa in a ´one-stop´ destination. It is almost like an open air mall on a wine estate but SO Much, Much, Much Better! And if you still feel like something more afterwards you can visit Fairview on the neighbouring farm for cheese tasting - http://www.fairview.co.za/. A bit further to drive but it is definitely worth it.