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- 216 Main Street
- Paarl, Western Cape
- 7646
- SOUTH AFRICA
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- paarlinfo@dlta.co.za
Late-summer produce
Posted by Nande Bija on 17 March 2023 12:00 PM CAT
Viciously delicious prickly pears
The bountiful late-summer produce from the farm includes a Babylonstoren favourite… prickly pears in all varieties and colours – ranging from green and yellow to orange and red. We recently re-planted our adored prickly pear maze, one of the favourite Instagrammable spots in the garden. The new plants are growing rapidly and in another couple of years, the spiky cacti will once again reach above our heads. Guests can sink their teeth into this delicacy in our restaurants and they are available for purchase from our Farm Shop and online at shop.babylonstoren.com.
PAARL SHINES AT MICHELANGELO AWARDS
Posted by Visit Paarl on 21 September 2022 9:45 AM CAT
Paarl Wine Region put in a stellar performance at the prestigious Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards. The trophy for the top South African producer went to Paarl-based Nederburg Wine Estate. In addition, five of the Top 21 class trophies were also awarded to Paarl wines.
This year saw the 26th edition of this highly respected competition, which allows South African producers the opportunity to have their wines judged locally by an experienced panel of international experts. All entries are judged blind by panels of five judges, using the 100-point international recognised OIV judging system.
According to Luan Aucamp, chairman of the Paarl Wine Route, this has been quite a remarkable performance by their various producers. “Michelangelo presents quite an interesting perspective of how our wines are perceived globally. In total, Paarl wines received 89 awards ranging from top producer, best in class and medals. This has certainly once again established the Paarl Wine Route as a highly competitive wine region. It is particularly satisfying to see the diversity of cultivars that came out tops.
This will undoubtedly cement our reputation as a prominent player in the South African wine industry. It also proofs that as a region, we can offer wine lovers a wide variety of superior wines to appeal to a range of palates.”
Wineries that came out as best in class with the highest scores in their respective classes or categories, included Nederburg, Anura, Perdeberg, Ridgeback and Windmeul. The medal haul for Paarl continued with a further four platinum medals, which indicate that a wine scored a commendable 96 or more points. Boland, KWV, Nederburg and Perdeberg were amongst the only 19 entries globally to achieve this incredible level of excellence in 2022. Double gold medals for scores over 93 points went to another 31 Paarl wines, including several smaller producers, who are well known in the international market. In addition, there were also 37 gold and seven silver medals handed to Paarl producers.
THE KID FRIENDLY EAT JOURNEY
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 29 March 2022 10:30 AM CAT
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Children, we love them and understand that mealtimes in restaurants is a grown-up thing and that little feet want to run and climb and little hands hate using a knife and fork but would rather paint and draw.
FAMILY FUN IN PAARL AND WELLINGTON
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 14 March 2022 9:50 AM CAT

The stunningly beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington have become renowned as the ultimate holiday destination for families. Whether you’re planning a quick day visit, weekend stay or extended holiday breakaway, multi-generational groups are accommodated with varied activities and offerings to suit any age group.
LABORIE ESTATE IS QUINTESSENTIAL TO PERFECTING YOUR TRIP TO PAARL!
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 25 February 2022 9:50 AM CAT

This incredible heritage wine estate offers a setting of natural beauty of old-world charm, that is decidedly modern but still classic and elegant. Laborie Estate has a string of sensory pleasures that awaits you, melded with awe-inspiring views and relaxed ambience, it’s almost overwhelming!
UNSEEN FOOTAGE OF MADIBA PRISON HOUSE
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 03 February 2022 1:40 PM CAT

On this day, 11 February 1990, Nelson Mandela stepped out of prison into the hearts of South Africans. We can all recall this day and where we were, but did you know that Madiba spent his last 14 months of incarceration in Paarl?
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE AT NEDERBURG IN PAARL THIS FEBRUARY
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 03 February 2022 11:35 AM CAT
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The new year is in full swing, and The Manor restaurant at Nederburg in Paarl is ready to roll out the red carpet to treat young and old with an array of fun happenings at the farm during February:
FEBRUARY AT PERDEBERG CELLAR
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 27 January 2022 11:25 AM CAT

A fabulous February lineup awaits visitors to Perdeberg Cellar this February!
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Posted by Wilandre Johnson on 27 January 2022 11:25 AM CAT

February is the month of love and there is nowhere better to romance your loved one than in Paarl. Read our Valentine’s blog for ideas and options how to spoil that special person in your life.
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