BABYLONSTOREN AND PERDEBERG SHINE AT PAARL WINE CHALLENGE
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 30 August 2019 9:45 AM CAT


As the weather warms, local eateries are enticing visitors to enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty of Paarl by dining al fresco. Enjoy tapas and drinks overlooking a tranquil dam, platters or gourmet burgers in the heart of a working wine farm and special wine tastings. For more details, read our blog.

Experience home-grown goodness at the gorgeous Babylonstoren. Join in soapmaking workshops using only natural ingredients, learn all about asparagus from garden to plate, enjoy guided tours by clivia experts and discover spring secrets about seasonal herbs and vegetables. For more tasty tips, read our blog.

Ashia, a world-class cheetah sanctuary outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, has this month been awarded Fair Trade Tourism’s ‘mark of best practice’.

This October Paarl offers a jam-packed calendar of events and activities that will keep visitors entertained for days.

Paarl’s most iconic landmark is hosting a series of exciting activities, including a book repair workshop and a creative writing competition.


Shiraz’s popularity amongst wine lovers is not to be doubted and the diversity of styles on offer by wine makers ensure that every taste is catered for. The Shiraz Challenge, this year presented by Shiraz SA for the 6th time, serves as a trustworthy compass for consumers when wanting to buy SA’s top Shiraz. This year, three Shiraz blends and twelve Shiraz stole the limelight.

The eateries in Paarl is ready for the colder weather with some delicious food and cosy settings.