Spice Route Destination, situated on the slopes of the scenic Paarl Mountains, offers various tasting and aesthetic experiences at different establishments within walking distance of each other. Explore the farm in your own time (no guided tours available). Tastings reservations are required for 10 or more people and can be booked directly at the vendor of choice. Credit card facilities are available.
Wine Tasting
By Spice Route Wines.
Smaller groups (1 – 9 guests) do not require a reservation. Reservations required for groups of 10 persons or more.
Swartland Wine Journey R50 pp
A daily selection of 5 wines.
Winemaker’s Journey R75 pp
A selection of 7 wines (including 2 premium wines)
Wine & Charcuterie Journey R100 pp
A daily selection of four wines served with four Richard Bosman’s cured meats, cheeses, fresh ciabatta, olive oil and accompaniments. Booking essential regardless of the size of the group. Tastings conclude at 16:00.
Malabar Tasting R40 pp
A tasting of our flagship red blend. Tasting fee is refundable on any Malabar wine purchase.
021 863 5200
Monday ~ Sunday: 09:00 ~ 17:00 (Tastings conclude at 16:30)
Bookings: tasting@spiceroute.co.za
Craft Beer Tasting
by Cape Brewing Company.
Smaller groups (1 – 9 guests) do not require a reservation.
Reservations required for groups of 10 persons or more.
Standard Tasting R40 pp
A tasting of 4 craft beers from CBC Brewery.
Master Tasting R55 pp
A tasting of 7 craft beers from CBC Brewery.
021 863 2270
Monday ~ Sunday: 10:00 ~ 17:00 (Tastings conclude at 16:30)
Bookings: info@capebrewing.co.za
Charcuterie Tasting
by Richard Bosman. Smaller groups (1 – 9 guests) do not require a reservation. Reservations required for groups of 10 persons or more.
Standard Tasting R35 pp
A selection of five different cured sausages (Salami & Fillet)
Master Tasting R50 pp
A selection of five different cured meats and pork crackling
083 277 3494
Monday ~ Sunday: 10:00 ~ 17:00 (Tastings conclude at 16:30) Bookings: info@richardbosman.co.za
Chocolate Tasting
by De Villiers Chocolate.
Smaller groups (1 – 9 guests) do not require a reservation.
Reservations required for groups of 10 persons or more.
Single Origin Chocolate Tasting R35 pp
A tutored tasting of our 5 Single Origin Organic 70% cocoa dark chocolates.
Chocolate & Confectionery Tasting R30 pp
A large selection of Dark, Milk and Blonde chocolates, as well as some confectionery. This tasting is conducted on an informal basis and at your own pace. Tastings conclude at 16:45.
021 874 1060
Monday ~ Sunday: 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Tastings conclude at 16:30)
Bookings: info@dvchocolate.com
Spirits Tasting
by Wilderer Distillery.
Standard Tasting R30 pp
Includes neat tasters of any 3 available spirits: Grappa, Schnaps & Gin.
Grappa Tasting R50 pp
Three exclusive vintage Grappa’s: Muscato, Pinotage and Shiraz.
Gin Tasting R80 pp
021 863 4367
Monday ~ Sunday: 10:00 ~ 18:00 (Tastings conclude at 17:30) Bookings: grapperia@wilderer.co.za
Ice Cream Tasting
by DV Café
No bookings required.
All of our ice creams and sorbets are made in our own kitchens using only natural ingredients with no artificial flavourings or colourants.
Ice Cream Tasting R60 pp
A selection of 5 ice creams (Selection changes from time to time).
Sorbet Tasting R60 pp
A selection of 5 sorbets. Flavours include: Mango, Litchi, Lemon, Chocolate and Berry.
021 874 1060
Monday ~ Sunday: 9:00 ~ 17:00 ( Tastings conclude at 16:30)
Introducing our passport
Spice Route Destination’s latest offering, its passport is a pocket-sized booklet and retails at R190 pp. It is only available from the Spice Route Wine Tasting room. It is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. The following Standard Tastings are included: Swartland Wine Journey, CBC Standard Beer Tasting, De Villiers Chocolate & Confectionery Tasting, Richard Bosman’s Charcuterie plate and Wilderer Distillery Standard Gin Tasting.