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The best wine farm experience winner: Spice Route Destination
At the Spice Route Destination in Paarl, located just 45 minutes from the city, you can eat, drink, and play – enjoying all of the best things that the Winelands has to offer. That’s what makes this so much more than a pitstop. It’s a true Cape experience, with something for everybody to enjoy – adults and youngsters alike.
The location:
The property itself is stunning, and boasts views that stretch from the valley to the mountains. The rolling lawns are ideal for children looking to burn off some energy. Plus, there’s the holy grail of play areas. After a glass of wine or two, adults might even be tempted to take on a little obstacle course. There’s a mini pump track for young bikers. For adults, there’s the 50km Hero Adventure Trail that leads to the Spice Route for post-ride beers and a lekker chow.
Whichever way you arrive, the final destination is epic. There is a bounty of local artisans that have set up shop, all in one place – making this an ideal spot to hop between offerings.
The artisans:
- Barley & Biltong Emporium
- Beauty is Life
- Brenda’s
- Cape Brewing Company
- De Villiers Chocolate & Confectionery
- Paarl Trails
- Jewell’s Restaurant
- JEM Coffee
- Môigoeters
- Pilates for Life
- Red Hot Glass
- The Spice Route Winery
- The Trading Company
- Wilderer Distillery Spirits
- La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro
Tastings:
Bounce from one experience to the next with a Tasting Passport – a pocket-sized pass that gives you access to five standard tastings (valid for one year from the date of purchase). Tastings include a Swartland Wine Journey from Spice Route Wines, CBC Craft Beer, De Villiers Chocolate & Confectionery, Jowls Charcuterie, and Wilderer Distillery Spirits.
Eat:
If you’re looking to settle in one spot for a leisurely meal, there are three of the Cape’s finest restaurants also located on the property: Jewell’s Restaurant, La Grapperia, and Barley & Biltong Emporium. Picnics are also available from La Grapperia, but you must book.
To take home:
In addition to a delicious array of eats and tastings are arts, crafts and trinkets to browse or take home as a souvenir.
The Trading Company is packed with handmade and bespoke goodies ideal for you, as a gift, or for your home. Think table linen, jewellery, stationery, and much more. Red Hot Glass, a Venetian-style glass-blowing studio, and Collect, featuring Anthony Shapiro’s exquisite ceramics, are must-stop shops for art-lovers. Foodies shouldn’t miss popping into Brenda’s Deli for something yum to take home.
Activities for everyone:
To complete a jam-packed day of fun, take part in one of the many interactive or adventure-based activities. Make your own gin at Wilderer, get active with Paarl Trails on a cycle or running adventure, stretch your stress away at Pilates for Life, paint or purchase at Môigoeters, or bend your brain with the new SPIES Route secret-solving game.
The Spice Route Destination is primarily a wine farm, and its creations – from rich reds to crisp whites and everything in between – are something to celebrate. Still, it goes without saying, that this all-rounder concept is what makes this destination such a rich experience.
There’s really no better way to spend the day than at Paarl’s Spice Route Destination.
Spice Route Destination’s details:
- Website: www.spiceroute.co.za
- Location: Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl.
- Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Contact: 021 863 5200| [email protected]
The finalists in this category were:
- Constantia Glen in Constantia
- Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar in Herbertsdale
- Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery in Durbanville
- Spice Route Destination in Paarl
- Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch
The 2021 winner of this category: Spice Route Destination
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