Wine estate Paarl Our pick Family friendly

Avondale

Organic, naturally made “slow” wines

Updated

  • RegionPaarl
  • TastingsDaily 10:00–16:00 …
  • KidsFamily friendly
  • RestaurantFABER; OCHRA Deli; picnics

About Avondale

Farmed since 1694, Avondale is a family-run estate on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains. It specialises in handcrafted organic wines that reflect a healthy, balanced vineyard ecosystem.

Experiences

  • Organic wine tastings with a free cellar tour
  • Eco Wine Safari through the vineyards
  • Summer Garden Bar
  • Picnics by the stream (book 48 hours ahead)
  • Gardens and walks

Good to know

Tastings

  • Daily 10:00–16:00
  • Eco Wine Safari Wed–Sat at 10:00 (by appointment)

From R200 per person (Essential Tasting, 4 wines)

Food

FABER; OCHRA Deli; picnics

Getting there

+27 21 863 1976

Tips

  • Organic and biodynamic farm
  • Prices checked Oct 2026

Visiting with kids

Families can pre-book a kids' picnic bag to enjoy by the stream. Prices checked Oct 2026.

  • Kids' picnic in a bag (R200, book 48 hours ahead)

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Where it is

Avondale and the other estates we cover in Paarl.

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Tours that visit Avondale

Private Franschhoek & Paarl Wine Tour with Lunch at Avondale

Franschhoek

8 hours Private (up to 13 guests)

A private day through Franschhoek and Paarl: Stony Brook, Anthonij Rupert, lunch at Faber at Avondale and a cheese pairing at Mitre's…

  • Stony Brook and Anthonij Rupert
  • Lunch stop at Faber, Avondale
  • Cheese pairing at Mitre's Edge
FromR3,300pp
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