ANAPIX: Plentiful Paarl as a wine destination

By Ian Landsberg Last updated May 6, 2021

Paarl-15042021. Wine tasting and authentic food at the historic Nederberg wine farm with its iconic manor house that is a national monument and whose wines featured no less than five times on the esteemed World’s Most Admired Wine Brands list. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

Paarl as a wine destination is home to superb wine tasting, authentic food and family outdoor fun, writes Ian Landsberg as he highlights just some of the offerings in the scenic Boland town.

1/25: Paarl-15042021. Lifestyle journalist Viwe Ndongeni tasting wine at Ridgeback Wineries in Paarl. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

2/25: Paarl-15042021. Vineyards at Wilderer in the beautiful Suider Paarl valley. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

3/25: Paarl-15042021. Biltong, ham, olives, figs and homemade bread at Nederberg Winery to pair wine. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

4/25: Paarl-15042021.A black swan looking at khoi fish in the dam at Ridgeback Wines in Paarl. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

5/25: Paarl-15042021. Biltong, ham, olives, figs and homemade bread at Nederberg Winery to pair wine. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

6/25: Paarl-15042021. Fresh Black Bream (Hottentot) prepared by Paarl-based gourmet chef Mynardt Joubert. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

7/25: Paarl-15042021. Cold meats platter with homemade bread, olives and cheeses at Nederberg Winery to pair wine. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

8/25: Paarl-15042021. Boboti spring rolls at Perdeberg Winery. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

9/25: Paarl-15042021. Black cibatta with a dip by Paarl-based gourmet chef Mynardt Joubert . Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

10/25: Paarl-15042021. Dessert prepared by Paarl-based gourmet chef Mynardt Joubert . Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

11/25: Paarl-15042021. Cold meats platter with homemade bread, olives and cheeses at Nederberg Winery to pair wine. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

12/25: Paarl-15042021. Chicken curry at Perdeberg Winery. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

13/25: Paarl-15042021. Canapé’s prepared by Paarl-based gourmet chef Mynardt Joubert. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

14/25: Paarl-15042021. Members of the Media treated with dinner by Paarl-based gourmet chef Mynardt Joubert. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

15/25: Paarl-15042021. Rock painting at a painting workshop at the Expressive Art Studio situated in the vineyards on the scenic Ridgeback Wine Farm. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

16/25: Paarl-15042021. Another beautiful room and en suite at the homely Madeliefie guest house in the Paarl main road. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

17/25: Paarl-15042021. Nederberg in Paarl is home to wine tasting and authentic food. It is famous for its iconic manor house that is a national monument and wines which featured no less than five times on the esteemed World’s Most Admired Wine Brands list. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

18/25: Paarl-15042021. Lifestyle journalist Viwe Ndongeni tried rock painting at a painting workshop at the Expressive Art Studio situated in the vineyards on the scenic Ridgeback Wine Farm. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

19/25: Paarl-15042021. Rock painting at a painting workshop at the Expressive Art Studio situated in the vineyards on the scenic Ridgeback Wine Farm. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

20/25: Paarl-15042021. Wine tasting and authentic food at the historic Nederberg wine farm with its iconic manor house that is a national monument and whose wines featured no less than five times on the esteemed World’s Most Admired Wine Brands list. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

21/25: Paarl-15042021. Pepperoni pizza at Wilderer Distillery along the popular Spice Route.. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

22/25: Paarl-15042021. Another beautiful room and en suite at the homely Madeliefie guest house in the Paarl main road. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

23/25: Paarl-16042021. Jams and chutneys from Brenda Preserves on the popular Spice Route. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

24/25: Paarl-15042021. Accommodation at the homely Madeliefie guest house in the Paarl main road. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

25/25: Paarl-15042021. A beautiful room and en suite at the homely Madeliefie guest house in the Paarl main road. Picture:Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA).

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