The festive season is here and even though this Christmas will look vastly different than usual we know you still yearn to spend time with family and loved ones. Paarl is determined to keep on promoting safe travels and our open spaces and outdoor offerings make our destination the perfect breakaway spot. Join us and experience Christmas Day offerings, outdoor picnics and wine and food offerings to brighten the
CELEBRATE CHENIN FESTIVAL
As the Home of Chenin Blanc, Perdeberg Wines is excited to present the Chenin! Festival! On the 5th of December 2020, they will be showing off styles from serious barrel-fermented whites, easy-drinking fruity summer wines right up to Methóde Cap Classique bubblies and incredible dessert wines too! Multiple wineries will offer their wines for tasting and for sale directly to visitors. There will be oysters, sushi, cheese platters and many other delicious food options available and amazing live music by the talented Matthew Duncan to round off the experience. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but you can also purchase your ticket on Webtickets today and you won’t have to worry about missing a single moment.
Tickets at the door: R180.
THE BEST SPOTS TO GET SOME FESTIVE CHEER IN PAARL
The Festive Season is here and even though this Christmas will look vastly different than usual we know you still yearn to spend time with family and loved ones. We have some options for you to get some Christmas cheer. Whether you book your festive Christmas box with Chef Mynhardt, take the kids to special Christmas activities or enjoy Christmas lunch at Marianne Estate or Eat@Perdeberg, we guarantee you some festive cheer!
OPEN STUDIOS 2020
This weekend, 5 – 6 December from 10am to 5pm, art lovers can enjoy eight venues (featuring some 14 artists in total) where artists will display their works for sale at their studios.
Come and meet the makers, enjoy some Paarl hospitality and bring friends and family. Watch social media for any updates and the map which will be displayed on Paarl Art Society’s FB page.
For more information contact Nanette Ranger at +27 (0) 83 286 1297 or nanette.ranger@gmail.com.
ENCHANTING “CLASSIC PICNIC’ AT TAALMONUMENT
The ‘Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument’ plays host to a group of classical music stars whose talented sounds will entertain guests on Saturday, 5 December 2020, with amazing versions of classical and modern classical music while the sun melts away behind the iconic monument.
‘Classic Picnic’ is the perfect opportunity to kick off the shoes on the lush green lawns of the monument, have a picnic with friends and family, and be carried away by the harmonious sounds.
Music will be performed by Cape Town Opera Chorus members Christine Bam, Ernestine Stuurman, Marvin Kernelle, Siphesihle Mdena and Luvo Rasemeni as well as Paarl local Jayson Kleinschmidt of ‘Maak My Famous’ fame.
MONTHLY NIGHT HIKE AT MARIANNE WINE ESTATE
19 December l 6pm – 7:30pm
Join Marianne Wine Estate for their monthly night hike and explore the beauty of their farm at the foothill of the Simonsberg. It’s a short 5km walk through the vineyards and a quick stop for a sip of their delicious Rosé. Dogs are welcome.
Contact: taste@mariannewinefarm.co.za l Cost: R50 – hike only l R150 – hike and a bottle of Rosé
It is said that that ‘we eat with our eyes’, and this summer, Nederburg is putting this concept to the test by stripping away some senses and enhancing others to show just how you perceive wine, food and flavours using different senses. The Manor restaurant, situated in Nederburg’s historic manor house that dates to 1800, will be offering a Five Senses Food & Wine Experience, starting in December.
STAY AT DIAMANT ESTATE
December 2020 – January 2021
Enjoy a home away from home experience with Diamant Estate during this Festive Season!
One cannot ask for a better “small town feel” location. Diamant Estate is within an hour’s drive from Cape Town. They offer different Bed and Breakfast room option to accommodate guests for their visit.
Contact: accommodation@diamantestate.com or +27 (0)79 954 9660.
Manor Luxury Suites: R2150 per room per night
Pioneer Classical: R1500 per room per night
Pioneer Standard: R1350 per room per night
Visit Fairview Wine and Cheese’s Tasting Room & Deli and enjoy various fun and informative wine & cheese tastings. Be sure to pop in at the Deli to stock up on all your favourite fresh farm goodies.
Their Goatshed Restaurant offers delicious farm breakfasts and lunches or try our newly launched farm picnics on the lawn. Be sure to book online to avoid disappointment. Limited availability.
They look forward to seeing you on the farm this festive season! www.fairview.co.za
Tastings: tasting@fairview.co.za / +27 21 863 2450
Goatshed Restaurant: goatshed@fairview.co.za / +27 21 863 3609
THE WINELANDS’ FAVOURITE JEWELL IS BACK
Neil & Tina Jewell of Jewell’s Restaurant are back, ready for leisurely lunches this summer with a brand new, seasonal farm-to-table menu, paired with quality Spice Route Wines.
Bookings are advised at +27 (0) 21 204 4875.
SPICE ROUTE IS OPEN
Our tables are set, our glasses are polished and our hospitality team is ready to warmly welcome you! We are delighted to announce that our award-winning Spice Route Destination is open for season. This festive season, plan your visit to enjoy our world-leading facilities that offer plenty of fresh air and ample open spaces. All safety protocols are strictly observed.
www.spiceroute.co.za l info@spiceroute.co.za
MELLASAT OFFERS A FESTIVE FEAST FOR THE SENSES
At Mellasat you do not only taste superb boutique wines, but your senses will also be treated to mouth-watering gastronomic offerings this festive season! Experience four wine and food offerings at them during this festive season.
NEW YEAR”S EVE AT FIVE-STAR ANGALA
Angala has the honour of hosting the incredible father-daughter duo, Adrian & Emma, and want to invite you to share in this exclusive and intimate performance. They have been singing professionally for quite a while and they recently shot to internet fame after videos of them singing The Prayer & Time Too Say Goodbye went viral, leading to them being mistaken for the son and granddaughter of Andrea Bocelli.
What is included:
* Live entertainment with the amazing father-daughter duo Adrian & Emma.
* Five-course dinner by The Goose Roasters.
* Luxury Accommodation.
* Breakfast with bubbles and oysters.
– Two-nights NYE packages – prices from R2484 per night per person sharing.
Stay any two nights that includes the 31st of December
– One-night NYE package also available – prices from R 3484 per person sharing.
Book at resevations@angala.co.za or +27 (0) 21 874 1366.
