Visit Laborie Wine Farm, a historic estate with excellent views and celebrated wines. It contains several restaurants, a bar and luxurious guest rooms. Enjoy a meal at one of the high-end dining options and compare Laborie’s wines to those from other wineries in the region.
Try the winery’s acclaimed Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines. See the award-winning grapes in the vineyards and learn about the fermentation process involved in turning grapes to wine.
Appreciate contemporary South African cuisine at the Harvest at Laborie restaurant. It offers Karoo lamb, beef and vegetables grown on the farm. Choose from more casual meals at the Taste at Laborie, which has a selection of pizzas and light bites. Get a grape juice and chocolate pairing for the kids and let them clamber over the jungle gym.
Appreciate spectacular views of Paarl Rock looming over the vineyard. Stay in a guest room with luxurious décor and pleasant views. The highlight is the special room in the Manor House, with its beautiful gardens and impressive vista of the Drakenstein Mountains.
Have a full English breakfast in the morning and an inspiring dinner in the Manor House. Try the range of craft beers in the Bar di Bar at Laborie, which has a 1970s feel and a working jukebox.
Learn the history of this farm, which was named after the La Bri district in France and has been producing wines since the end of the 17th century. The rooms’ color schemes are influenced by the farm’s famous wines.
The Harvest at Laborie opens for lunch year-round and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays in winter. Note that it is closed on Monday, although Taste at Laborie has more flexible hours.
Laborie Wine Farm is in the southern part of the Paarl Valley. Ride a train to Paarl Railway Station and walk west for about 20 minutes to reach the farm. Stay at one of the many guest houses and lodges in this rustic region. The lodging section of the farm offers transfers from Cape Town International Airport, which is 30 miles (50 kilometers) west.