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Paarl
Avondale
Organic, naturally made “slow” wines
Organic “slow wine” pioneer on the Klein Drakenstein slopes – the eco pick.
Restaurant on site
Wine estate Paarl Family friendly
KWV Emporium
Brandy, fortified wines and historic cellars
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- RegionPaarl
- TastingsTastings: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Sat 09:00–15:00, Sun 09:00–13:00 …
- KidsFamily friendly
About KWV Emporium
Founded in 1918, KWV is one of South Africa’s best-known wine and spirits houses, behind brands such as Roodeberg, The Mentors and KWV Brandy. Its Paarl Emporium hosts tastings and tours of the historic cellars.
Experiences
- Wine and brandy tastings
- Pairings with macarons, pies, chocolate or local desserts
- Cellar tours (English and German)
- Heritage platters
- Cathedral Cellar and House of Fire
Good to know
Tastings
- Tastings: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Sat 09:00–15:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
- December: daily 09:00–17:00
- Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
From R90 (KWV Classic Collection or Laborie)
Getting there
Tips
- Prices checked Oct 2026
Visiting with kids
Children get their own non-alcoholic tasting with a cookie-painting kit. Prices checked Oct 2026.
- Kiddies' tasting: rooibos iced tea, a savoury snack and a paint-your-own-cookie kit (R95)
Where it is
KWV Emporium and the other estates we cover in Paarl.
Nearby estates
- Avondale3.2 km away
- Fairview4.2 km away
- Spice Route4.4 km away
- Landskroon4.7 km away
Tours that visit KWV Emporium
None of our listed tours stop at KWV Emporium yet, but a private or custom tour can include it.
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