Summer will be sizzling in Paarl with some great dining and tasting options!

Posted by Lorenzo Samuels on 02 November 2017 4:40 AM CAT

In Paarl and surrounds you are not only spoilt for choice with a great array of wineries. Our eateries and restaurants will also leave your mouth watering.

Have a look to see what special experiences they offer you as visitor.

Bertus Basson at Spice Route

Are you feeling like a good old fashioned Family Style Sunday Lunch? Join Bertus Basson at Spice Route for a great four course sharing menu with great wine and beautiful views.

Every Sunday between 12:00 –16:00. Bookings are essential.

Cost are R310/ person and R155/ kiddies under 12 years.

For more information contact +27 (0) 21 863 5222 or reservations@bertusbasson.com.

The Slug & Lettuce Paarl Sunday Lunch

Bring the family for Sunday Lunch at Slug & Lettuce Paarl and enjoy a sumptuous two - or three course meal while the kids are happily entertained in their games and play area.

Every Sunday between 12:00 -15:00

Cost for a Two Course Meal is R120 and a Three Course Meal is R150

Bookings can be made at +27 (0) 21 863 3980 or paarl@slugandlettuce.co.za

Mellasat Vineyards - Cheese & Charcuterie Platter

Mellasat Vineyards just below the Du Toitskloof pass is the perfect off-the-beaten-track spot to enjoy a Cheese & Charcuterie Platter and glass of wine.

Booking essential and subject to availability. (Not valid on 26th November 2017, 25th December 2017 and 1st January 2018). This offer is valid from November 2017 to February 2018 and their Tasting Room is open Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00/ Sunday & Public Holidays 10:30 – 14:30.

The cost is R149 for two:

-              Includes cheese & charcuterie platter for two and a glass of wine each.

-              Excludes wine tasting.

For reservations contact +27 (0) 862 4525 or tastingroom@mellasat.com

Mellasat Vineyards - Cemetery of Forgotten Wines

Mellasat is gaining a reputation for its personal and passionate service. To give customers a more in-depth look into their wines they introduced the Cellar Master's Reserve Tasting.

This experience is presented in their underground cellar, which is also home to the ‘Cemetery of Forgotten Wines’. This reserve tasting of five of their premium and exclusive wines are each paired with a snack and is presented by one of their winemakers.

Booking is essential. (Not valid on 26th November 2017, 25th December 2017 and 1st January 2018).This offer is valid from November 2017 to February 2018 and their Tasting Room is open Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00/ Sunday & Public Holidays 10:30 – 14:30.

Cost is R100/ person.

For reservations contact +27 (0) 21 862 4525 or tastingroom@mellasat.com

Zandwijk Wines (Pty) Ltd - Special Offer

Here’s yet another reason to visit Zandwijk Wines!

They are offering 20% off their Kleine Draken Vin Doux, so you can buy it at just R55 per bottle at the Tasting Room.

This offer is valid until December 2017 and their Tasting Room is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 – 4:00.

For more information please contact +27 (0) 21 863 2368.

KWV Wine Emporium

The KWV Wine Emporium has developed an awesome Gin Pairing for you to enjoy.  Gin is truly “hot” at the moment with Gin bars popping up all over the place.  They pair our KWV Dry Gin, KWV Cruxland Gin and the Cruxland Limited Edition Gin with various delicious “bites” like black olives, mature cheddar, salami, sundried tomatoes and humus  - creating an optimum flavour experience for each combination.

The KWV Cruxland Gins are double pot -distilled Gins, re-distilled with 100% grape spirits and 8 different botanicals which include Honey Bush and Rooibos. Infused with N’abbas or Kalahari Truffles. Come and celebrate this outstanding South African Gin Experience with us.

The KWV Wine Emporium is open Monday – Saturday (9:00 – 4:00) and Sunday (11:00 – 16:00)

The cost for the pairing is R80/ person for walk-ins.

Bookings is necessary for groups bigger than six persons and can be made at +27 (0) 21 807 3007/ 3008/ wineemporium@kwv.co.za

Landskroon’s Wine Pairings

 The “Heritage Food and Wine Pairing” consists of a Landskroon Wine Range Pairing including five wines paired with locally produced cheeses, olives, droëwors & Turkish delight – R85 per person

The “Five Paul`s Food & Wine Pairing” consists of five wines of the Paul de Villiers Wine Range paired with locally produced cheeses, olives & biltong – R125 per person

Bookings can be made at +27 (0) 21 863 1039 or bevena@landskroonwines.com

Under Oaks Wines

Visit Under Oaks for a delicious tasting consisting of four wine-infused caramels which complement and showcase their matching wines for R69 (valid while stocks last)

The Tasting Room is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am – 4pm

For more information contact wine@underoaks.co.za / +27 (0) 21 869 8535