Wine estate Paarl Our pick Family friendly
Wine and cheese pairing
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Custodians of their land since 1693, Fairview is famous for pairing fine wine with artisanal cheese. Its collection of micro-businesses makes it an easy, delicious half-day stop.
Walk-ins welcome · From R95 per person (6 wines with 6 cheeses)
Goatshed; Goat Tower Bakery; deli
Fairview offers a kids' cheese tasting, so children have their own tasting while adults do wine and cheese. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Fairview and the other estates we cover in Paarl.
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