Wine regions of South Africa: Paarl
Paarl lies about 50km northeast of Cape Town, in the valley of the Berg River and the Paarl Mountains.
Paarl lies about 50km northeast of Cape Town, in the valley of the Berg River and the Paarl Mountains.
The region is home to a number of well-known wine estates such as Fairview, KWV and Nederberg. The soil is mostly shale, which helps to hold moisture while allowing good drainage. Most vineyards are on south-facing slopes, with vines planted at fairly high density.
The name means “pearl” in Afrikaans, reflecting the former name of a town which lies at the centre… Read more