Make the most of the last wintry days out in Paarl

Staff Reporter|Published 2 years ago

For an interesting and unusual food experience, try out the Shiraz and venison pairing at one of the local wine estates in Paarl.

Make the most of the last few winter days with interesting, unique, and cosy activities in Paarl.

Why not broaden your palate with the Shiraz and Venison pairing at Perdeberg Wines? In celebration of South Africa’s National Shiraz Day on Sunday August 21, Perdeberg Cellar’s Tasting Room will be offering guests the opportunity to sip, sample and taste their way through a selection of four delicious venison treats paired with a Perdeberg Shiraz wine.

Visitors can choose one of the following pairing options:

• Venison droëwors paired with Perdeberg Classic Shiraz 2020

• Biltong paté paired with Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Tenacious Shiraz 2018

• Venison Spring Roll paired with Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Tenacious Shiraz 2019

• Mini venison burger paired with Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Joseph’s Legacy 2019

The pairing will be on offer throughout this month from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm at R130 per pairing. Booking is advisable. Make use of Dineplan booking facilities, email tasting@perdeberg.co.za or call the winery on 021 869 1094.

For all lovers and fans of live jazz music, the Babel Restaurant presents their Jazz Nights, on Friday nights. Guests can come out and soak in the sultry sounds of live jazz, while enjoying the garden-inspired flavours at the restaurant.

Housed in the old cow shed, Babel Restaurant is a wonderful mix of Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls that makes for a simple yet edgy environment in which to try tasty yet often unconventional combinations. The philosophy of farm-to-fork means you will enjoy food that is seasonal and that reflects their “pick, clean and serve” approach.

Visitors are advised to book their tables in advance. Online bookings are available at, babylonstoren.com/contact or call 021 863 3852.

In the mood for live music while enjoying a scrumptious meal? Then the Jazz Nights at Babel Restaurant every Friday night is the perfect place to be.

One of the unique delicacies of the Boland is the locally grown, waterblommetjie indigenous edible plant used in a range of delicious recipes. The Boland town of Paarl will be celebrating spring with the return of the annual Waterblommetjie Festival on Saturday September 3.

Three local wine farms (Rhebokskloof, Windmeul Kelder and Domain Brahms Wineries) have joined forces to showcase this indigenous, seasonal delicacy and will offer a fun-filled line-up for the whole family on the day from 9am to 4pm. Be sure to make your way to Paarl to feast on this locally loved delicacy.

The waterblommetjie is only in season during late winter and early spring and visitors to this year’s festival will be able to see it showcased in a variety of ways. Pictured above, is Amber September who assisted at Rhebokskloof during a previous waterblommetjie festival.

Then on weekends, women visiting the Rhebokskloof wine estate will be treated to a complimentary glass of Flatrock Sparkle on arrival, an offer only available for the month of August, in honour of Women’s Month.