Charming winery surrounded by mountains
In Paarl, the heart of the Cape Winelands in South Africa, is Brookdale Estate Manor. This charming wine farm is tucked away in a beautiful and peaceful valley. Vast vineyards surround the buildings and garden, stunning mountain views are everywhere. From your villa or suite you can walk to the pool, there are walking paths through the garden and among the vines. The estate is a blissful place to immerse yourself in peace and luxury. It is also an excellent base to explore the Cape Winelands. By the way, for an exquisite wine tasting, you don't have to look far, as Brookdale Wines' tasting room is on the property.
Tempting wine pairings
Choose from a variety of tempting wine pairings to get acquainted with a fine selection from Brookdale Estate's wine cellar. Each tasting is accompanied by small exquisite bites and passionate stories about the winemaker's craft, the merging of experience through generations with modern bravado. Naturally, the aromas of Brookdale's wines guide the creation of the bistro's menu. Chef Gary Coetzee selects fresh ingredients from the region and creates surprising dishes that perfectly match the wine list. Each season he conjures up special combinations that are served on the veranda overlooking the vineyards. The full palette unfolds at the foot of the Drakenstein mountain range. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops Brookdale Estate Manor:
- Small-scale accommodation with a choice of five manor suites and a vineyard suite, all furnished with king-size beds, local modern art and spectacular views of not only the estate but also the surrounding mountains and the slightly more distant forestation
- Book an exclusive stay at Paarl Wine Country (the entire property) for up to 12 adults and two children, complete with private chef and exclusive access to facilities
- Children from the age of 12 are very welcome
- Join a wine tasting led by in-house winemaker Xander Sadie
- During your stay, visit Paarl's Spice Route, a route full of tastings and discovering artisanal local products
- The estate covers about 80 acres of which 27 acres are used for growing grapes
- During the harvest of the grapes it is possible to help out and take a look behind the scenes
