Fairview

Winelands


This hugely popular estate off Rte 101, 6km south of Paarl, is a wonderful winery, but not the place to come for a tranquil tasting. It's great value, since tastings include six wines and a wide range of cheeses (you can just do cheese for R20). The well-respected restaurant (mains R90 to R180) is open for breakfast and lunch.

Fairview is famous for its goats and you can even partake in goat yoga on weekends – just watch out for poop when you put down your mat!


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Nearby Winelands attractions

1. Spice Route

0.61 MILES

Spice Route is known for its complex red wines, particularly the Flagship syrah. Aside from wine there is a lot going on, including glass-blowing…

2. Taal Monument

1.25 MILES

The somewhat phallic Taal Monument is in the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. The giant, needle-like edifice commemorates the language (taal is Afrikaans…

3. KWV Sensorium

2.33 MILES

Just when you thought you'd seen every possible pairing option, KWV chooses to couple its wines with local art inspired by the region. It's a fun way to…

4. KWV Emporium

2.55 MILES

Operating since 1918, this wine-making cooperative is particularly well known for its award-winning fortified wines and brandies. Cellar tours are…

5. Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

2.91 MILES

The three giant granite domes that dominate this reserve glisten like pearls when washed by rain – hence the name ‘Paarl’. The reserve has mountain fynbos…

6. Glen Carlou

3.01 MILES

Sitting south of the N1, the tasting room has a panoramic view of Tortoise Hill. Enjoy a glass of the sumptuous chardonnay or renowned Bordeaux blend,…

7. Anura

3.41 MILES

Foodies could hang out here for a while, tasting cheese made on the premises, grabbing a platter or picnic featuring cured meats from the deli, or…

8. Afrikaans Language Museum

3.48 MILES

Paarl is considered the wellspring of the Afrikaans language, a fact covered by this interesting museum. It also shows, thanks to a multimedia exhibition,…

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