Spice Route Paarl

[1] The Estate gives visitors the opportunity to explore local foods, beverages and goods, that are produced in a traditional manner supporting the local community while spreading the taste and spirit of South Africa out to the world.

[2][3][4][5] Charles Back, the owner of the estate as well as of Fairview, initiated his project Spice Route in 1997.

His vision was "to offer local and international tourists a selection of hand-picked artisanal producers who put as much thought, skill and passion into their products as Spice Route wine maker, Charl du Plessis, puts into his wines".

It is a 40 minutes drive from Cape Town and 800 meters away from Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate.

[7] Distances Visitors can go on a journey on that traditional route, which takes them to the following 11 destinations to explore the culture, art and taste of South Africa: