In the Media
CAROLS IN THE GARDEN
Join us at Avondale Wine Estate for a “Carols in the Garden” concert, a carols by candlelight taking place at our highly acclaimed FABER restaurant which has recently been awarded by Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards as the Best Garden Restaurant in Africa. An...
Avondale Wine Estate Opens Gardens – 24th & 25th October 2020
Avondale Wine Estate is situated outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. It has magnificent views of the Simonsberg, Paarl Rock, the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, and in the far distance, Table Mountain. After the abundant winter rains the...
FABER RESTAURANT WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS
We are delighted to announce that Faber at Avondale Wine Estate has been awarded in the 2020 Haute Grandeur Global Awards. The prestigious awards are as follows: FABER has won the 2020 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Award for: Best Garden Restaurant in Africa Most...
Release of New ‘Decade Edition’ Showcases Maturation Potential of Samsara Syrah
To be able to take a 10-year-old wine off the shelf and enjoy it immediately is an incredible proposition, but the Samsara 2009 is by no means at the end of its life. It’s drinking beautifully right now, but it still has years left to mature and improve.
New Releases Reveal the Value in Taking it SLOW
Long respected for its dedication to organic and biodynamic winemaking, the latest releases from family-owned Avondale Estate outside Paarl show the importance of the simplest ingredient of all: time.
SLOW Magazine – Victoria Giani
As Chef Stevens says: “Our mission is simple to make our guests at Faber happy.” Superb craftsmanship goes into every dish by Chef Stevens, whose work respects the origins of his ingredients.
Livingspace – Cassidy Nydahl
The Power of the Moon If the moon influence the tides of the ocean, why should't it have an effect on the rest of nature? This is what a few local winemakers are asking.
Country Life Magazine – Tudor Caradoc
Late Starter At FABER restaurant on Avondale wine farm near Paarl, chef Eric Bulpitt is making his mark, elegantly.
Inside Guide – Tamlyn Ryan
Faber, a place of culinary magic in the winelands Nestled at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, in the south of Paarl, Faber restaurant at Avondale Estate delights the senses.
Inspired Living – Fiona Rossiter
Top South African Wine Summer 2017 Summer in the Cape means spending a great deal more time outdoors and enjoying the glorious weather! In heat of the season fresher, lighter wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Rose, Chenin Blanc and MCC tend to replace their heavier,...