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Fairview Wine & Cheese

Paarl · Cape Winelands · Suider-Paarl
4.54,500 reviews·Est. 1693·49 km from Cape Town
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Fairview Wine & Cheese — Paarl wine estate, Western Cape

At a glance

Region

Paarl

Established

1693

From Cape Town

49 km

Tastings

Available

Restaurant: The Goatshed Restaurant Child-friendly 4.5 · 4,500 reviews

Principal cultivars

Cabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonCarignanChenin BlancGrenacheMerlotMourvèdrePetit VerdotPetite SirahPinotageRieslingSauvignon BlancSemillonShirazTannatViognier

The inside track

The estate

Fairview Wine & Cheese is a historic, family-owned estate in Paarl renowned for its artisanal wines, handcrafted cheeses, and the iconic goat tower. Visitors can enjoy farm-to-table dining at The Goatshed and unique wine and cheese pairing experiences.

Located on Paarl Mountain, the family-owned Fairview Winery has been crafting award-winning wines since 1699 when it was founded by Governor Simon van der Stel. The estate produces an irresistibly fruity Pinotage as well as popular blends such as Goats do Roam Rouge Blend made up mainly of Cinsault grapes.

Wine

Since the inaugural Fairview Winery bottling in 1974, this classic collection of single variety bottlings has been steadily developing, while always seeking to reflect their historic qualities while also leaving room to explore modern fascinations. The winery has organically evolved to incorporate a growing white wine variety of farm favourites such as Chenin Blanc and Viognier by keeping traditional reds at the core of their range such as Shiraz and Pinotage. The Fairview Wine collection routinely outperforms in terms of quality, offering exceptional value and well-balanced drinkability.

Dining

Fairview has worked hard over the last 18 years to perfect its menu of delectable farm-style comfort food, an award-winning variety of artisanal cheeses, and an enticing selection of superb wines. Everything they do here is based on the belief that fresh and homemade is always better. Fairview strives to bring the paddock and farm as near to the table as possible, cooking recipes from scratch and utilizing as much of the food as possible with as little waste as possible.

Experiences

Fairview Winery offers a vibrant mix of wine, food, farm, and outdoor experiences.

Wine Tasting

Fairview Winery is renowned for its exceptional wines. Visitors can indulge in wine-tasting sessions to savour a variety of wines, including reds, whites, and even unique blends. Don't miss their world-famous goat-themed wines.

Wine Pairing

Pair your wine tasting with a selection of Fairview's award-winning cheeses. They offer a wide range of cow's milk and goat's milk cheeses that complement the wines perfectly.

Farm Tours

Visitors can join Farmer Donald on his recently curated farm tours, designed to offer an educational Fairview experience. The Goat Tour provides insights into Fairview's renowned goat herd and offers an insider's perspective on the daily operations of the goat farm. Participants can choose between a snack pack option, ideal for younger attendees, or a cheese tasting following the tour.

Alternatively, there's the guided Mountain Walk, a picturesque 5km trail on Paarl Mountain, led by Farmer Donald. After the hike, participants can enjoy an informal Standard Wine and cheese tasting at the Fairview Tasting Room.

Picnics

Fairview provides the perfect setting for a picnic. Bring your own or purchase a picnic basket from them and relax in the picturesque surroundings with a bottle of wine.

Fairview Deli

Visit the Fairview Deli, which offers an array of locally made products, from condiments and jams to free-range farm eggs and artisanal bread. It's a great place to shop for gourmet souvenirs.

Group Tours

Fairview offers customized tours for school groups, making it an educational and fun destination for students of all ages.

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Frequently asked questions

Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.

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