Growing Region Paarl - South Africa
The Paarl wine region is about 50 km northeast of Cape Town.
The town of Paarl itself lies at the foot of a large granite formation with three rounded dome-shaped rocks. The largest of these is Paarl Rock (Paarl means "pearl," and the rock is so named because it glows impressively in the evening glow). Summers in the region are long and warm. Rainfall is usually sufficient, so that additional irrigation is necessary only in exceptional cases. A wide variety of grape varieties are planted in this area. However, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc have the best potential.
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Black Pearl Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
The Mischief Maker Shiraz
- Black Pearl Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Mourvedre
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Michelangelo 2018: double gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.93* / 1 Liter)
Petite Sirah
- Fairview Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Petite Sirah
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.80* / 1 Liter)
La Capra Pinotage
- Fairview Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Pinotage
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2020 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2019 - John Platter: 3.5 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Reserve Pinotage
- Windmeul
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
- Michelangelo 2018: Gold Medal
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Vondeling Petit Blanc Chenin Blanc
- Vondeling Wines
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars / 82 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Seriously Old Dirt
- Vilafonté
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Merlot
- Tim Atkin 2021: 89 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€35.33* / 1 Liter)
Syrah
- Glen Carlou
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 3.5 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€24.87* / 1 Liter)
Lighthearted Cinsault Rosé
- Perdeberg Wines
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cinsault
- Jahrgang 2022 - Gold Wine Awards: Gold
- Jahrgang 2022 - Michelangelo Awards: Silber
Content: 0.75 Liter (€10.07* / 1 Liter)
Shiraz
- Landskroon Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 3 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.93* / 1 Liter)
Vondeling Petit Rouge Merlot
- Vondeling Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Merlot
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2018!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Babylonstoren
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€25.13* / 1 Liter)
More Information
The Paarl district also includes the Franschhoek area, the ‘culinary capital’ of the Cape. It has retained its character from the days of the French Huguenots, as has Wellington, which is an increasingly interesting quality wine region. Almost all grape growers can be found here.
The newest districts are Simonsberg-Paarl, located in the best area at the foot of Simonsberg, and Voor-Paardeberg. Anura, Nederburg, Noble Hill, Glen Carlou, Fairview, Seidelberg, Rudera and Windmeul are just a few of the world-renowned wineries whose wines you will find in our Paarl range.
The Paarl district is located in the Coastal Region and is further divided into the sub-regions of Simonsberg-Paarl and Voor Paardeberg. All these regions are assigned to the geographical super-region of Western Cape.