WINE TASTING
We welcome visitors to the picturesque Avondale Wine farm nestled at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. Our personal attention and specialist service ensure that our wine tastings are a unique and memorable occasion. We offer tastings of our seven hand-crafted, classic wines, known as ‘Avondale’s Magnificent Collection’.
WINE TASTING
5Our Tasting Gallery provides an elegant and comfortable ambience where you can get to know our extraordinary wines and find out first-hand about how we make them with Mother Nature’s approval.
Open for Wine Tasting on:
Mondays to Sundays
From 10h00 to 16h00
Tasting offerings
Extraordinary Tasting Journey
Cost: R140 per person
Essential Tasting
Cost: R85 per person
Eco Tour Safari
Cost: R550 per person
Cellar Tour
Cost: R160 per person
Food offerings
Avondale cheese platter | R185
Avondale cheese and meat platter | R235
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
FABER RESTAURANT
FABER represents the synergy of two craftsmen, namely chef Dale Stevens and Avondale’s proprietor Johnathan Grieve, who aim to take visitors on an inspirational, thought-provoking journey that celebrates the bountiful goodness of nature. FABER is a contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant that approaches each ingredient with the utmost respect.
EATING AT FABER
FABERFood is handcrafted using the finest fresh and organic ingredients; creating wholesome, innovative dishes that take guests on a memorable journey. Chef Dale and his team welcome you all for a farm-to-fork meal experience at their award winning restaurant.
Lunch | Wednesday to Sunday 12h00 – 15h00
Dinner | Thursday to Saturday 18h00 – 19h30
We will continue to offer our FABERfood, delivered to our Paarl community.
FABER, Avondale Estate, Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
ECO WINE SAFARI
If you enjoy exploring the winelands and wine-making, Avondale offers you a truly unique experience. Our Eco Wine Safaris take you on a wonderful journey throughout our beautiful and bountiful farm. Highly specialised and informative, the Eco Wine Safari highlights the remarkable ways that Avondale produces extraordinary wines approved by Mother Nature.
An unique wine tour and experience of Avondale and its wine making philosophy.
ECO SAFARI
Eco Wine Safaris include a visit to our state-of-the-art gravity flow cellar, constructed three stories underground in the cool depths of a natural dry river bed. The journey concludes with a return to the Tasting Gallery where you can relax and enjoy the view, or browse the latest artworks on exhibition.
We cater for each Safari individually, and to ensure that you get the best of the Avondale Experience, all Eco Wine Safaris are by appointment only.
Appointments for Eco Wine Safaris can be made:
Wednesdays to Saturday
At 10h00 am (duration +/- 2.5 hours)
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
Cost: R550 per person
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Experience AVONDALE as the Extraordinary Venue for your next Event
Unique and exclusive, the Avondale estate is the picture-perfect setting for a range of flawless, unforgettable functions. With its variety of splendid locales and venues, Avondale ensures that every event is an extraordinary experience.
An Exceptional Setting & Distinctive Service for your Special Occasion
WEDDINGS & OTHER EVENTS
Whether you are getting away to work or to celebrate, to make memories or have the time of your life, Avondale is a magnificent destination for a wide array of tailor-made events.
Types of events we host:
- Exquisite weddings – both intimate and expansive
- Private parties
- Corporate meetings & conferences
- Board meetings
- Launches & Media functions
- Year-end & Special Occasion functions
- Private wine tasting and lunch
CONTACT US:
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
AVONDALE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
We welcome you to the Avondale Equestrian Centre situated on our beautiful Estate. Our boutique livery yard offers you the opportunity to house your horses in a friendly and secure environment on the outskirts of Paarl.
Our livery clients consist of competitive and non-competitive riders from a variety of disciplines
AVONDALE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
We offer stabling and outside livery with herd and individual green paddocks available. We have a 70m x 40m sand arena, a 20m lunge ring, a tack room, 24-hour security and personalised care.
Our livery consists of:
- Stabling
- Green Paddocks
- Sand Arena (70m x 40m)
- Lunging Arena (20m)
- Trails and outrides
Contact Suzanne Grieve:
email: admin@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)0833470780
AVONDALE BIKE PARK
We welcome you to the Avondale Bike Park that is situated on our beautiful estate. Come and experience this epic adventure and unforgettable experience
A 2km Flow Trail – the longest Flow Trail in Africa.
AVONDALE BIKE PARK
This 2km Flow Trail is a terrain induced roller coaster experience. Riders can expect everything from pine forests to buchu plantations, exciting features such as gap jumps over streams, big berms and so much more. Whilst the flow trail has lots of epic large features, in most cases, there is a B-line rendering it suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels.
SHUTTLE DAYS
Dates advertised on link below (weather dependant)
TIME: Gates open at 09h00, last shuttle at 15h00
VENUE: Avondale Estate, Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
COST: Riders: R350; Spectators:R50
NO HELMET NO RIDE
WALKING ON AVONDALE
We welcome visitors to the picturesque Avondale Wine farm nestled at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. Every Saturday morning we open up the farm for farm-walks. Come and experience the natural fauna and flora and views of Table Mountain, Paarl Rock and the Simonsberg Mountains
Vineyards, Mountains, Views & Cape Flora
WALKING AT AVONDALE
Choose one of different routes or do all if you deem yourself fit for the challenge. Grab a coffee & some Deli products from Ochra Deli and enjoy the view from our beautiful garden.
Open for walking on Saturday Mornings:
Saturday
From 09h00 to 12h00
Cost: R25 per person, children are for free
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
Vineyards, Dams, Views, Cape Floral Kingdom, Mountains
OCHRA DELI
OCHRA DELI represents the synergy of Avondale’s proprietor Johnathan Grieve, and his twin sisters. Their vision is to give visitors the opportunity visitors on an inspirational, locavore journey that celebrates the bountiful goodness of nature, our local artisans, health and nutrient dense foods.
A contemporary Deli that supports local, fresh & artisinal.
OCHRA - Natures Pantry
HOURS
Monday to Sunday 09h00 – 16h00
OCHRA, Avondale Estate, Lustigan Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl
PICNICS AT AVONDALE
We are excited to announce the launch of our Picnics that are available on Saturday and Sundays during the summer season.
Join us for a picnic, in one of 6 of our private picnic tables situated on our lawn with breathtaking views of the Paarl and Simonsberg Mountains or be seated in the shade of Oak trees next to a stream.
PICNICS AT AVONDALE
Picnics are available on Saturday and Sundays during the summer season.
Join us for a picnic, in one of 6 of our private picnic tables situated on our lawn with breathtaking views of the Paarl and Simonsberg Mountains or be seated in the shade of Oak trees next to a stream.
Booking essential (48 hours prior). Our full picnic offerings include:
Avondale Picnics
Avondale Deluxe picnic basket for two | R810
Avondale Kiddies picnic in a bag | R200
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.zaTelephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
Vineyards, Dams, Views, Cape Floral Kingdom, Mountains
AVONDALE SUMMER GARDEN BAR
Join us in the Avondale Gardens whilst enjoying a glass of the wonderful Avondale wine, accompanied by a cheese platter
A perfect way to relax, enjoy your break, in our beautiful gardens, with breathtaking views of the Paarl and Simonsberg Mountains.
GARDEN BAR AT AVONDALE
Choose one of any of the Avondale Wines, or local Gins and Craft Beers and accompany it with one of our food offerings and enjoy the afternoon.
Open All Day – Summer
From 10h00 to 16h00
Cost: Depends on choice of wine
Email: wine@avondalewine.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0)21 863 1976
Winebar, Views, Relax, Gardens