Nestled in the breathtaking Paarl valley, the Spice Route Destination bids you welcome on an enticing quest of delightful exploration. During this festive season, the well-known destination, acclaimed for its stunning valley vistas and vibrant assortment of activities, guarantees a captivating experience that tempts you to visit repeatedly.
The Spice Route Destination adventure kicks off with the Spice Route Passport. This compact guide serves as your exclusive pass to a multitude of artisanal tastings. Priced at just R300, it allows you to feast your senses on an array of wines, charcuterie, beers, spirits, and chocolates from various craftsmen. Visualize this: relishing a daily assortment of six Spice Route wines, delighting in the exquisite tastes of Jewell’s charcuterie, sampling four CBC premium beers, and satisfying your cravings with a chocolate assortment from The Chocolate Room by Beyers.
But that’s not all. The destination continues the sensory adventure with specialized tastings like the Wine & Charcuterie Journey, the Vegetarian Journey, and the Sweet Treat Journey. Here, you can witness the beautiful synergy of Spice Route wines paired with either Jewell’s cured meats or vegetarian treats, or surrender to the sweet temptation of Jewell’s flavors paired with Spice Route wines and the Amos Block Fino Sherry.
For beer fans, the Cape Brewery Company (CBC) provides a superior tasting experience where you can opt for the Standard Tasting or the Master Tasting, featuring a range of CBC premium beers. Meanwhile, cider lovers can refresh themselves with the Rekordelig Perry Cider Tasting’s variety of Perry Ciders.
The Spice Route Destination also serves meat lovers with a custom selection of handcrafted charcuterie at Jewell’s Restaurant. Complement Neil Jewell’s culinary marvels with Spice Route wines for a heightened tasting experience, or enjoy the flavors individually.
Step into the Wilderer Distillery, where you can witness the crafting of some of the world’s best spirits. Select from Neat Tastings, Long Drink Tastings, or the creative Blend Your Own Gin experience, which lets you create your personalized gin recipe to take home.
For those with a sweet tooth, The Chocolate Room by Beyers is a paradise. Be led through a tasting of five distinct types of single-origin chocolate and delve into the intriguing universe of cocoa.
At the Nigiro Tea Café, tea connoisseurs can admire the expertise of Mingwe Tsai, a tea emporium expert. With a choice of 171 different blends, you’re encouraged to explore the intricacies of tea culture, guided by Tsai’s Tea Compass Fountain table.
At the Spice Route Destination, dining is a festive affair, celebrating the season’s harvest. Choose between Jewell’s Restaurant, showcasing Neil Jewell’s farm-to-table banquet, or Ristorante Pasta Pasta, whose rustic farm style embodies la dolce vita.
Your adventure goes beyond culinary pursuits. The destination hosts The Trading Company and Lucky Bamboo, two stores where you can discover handmade treasures and eco-friendly gifts.
For artistic individuals, Môigoeters Creative Studio offers a sanctuary where you can experiment with ceramic painting and browse a collection of unique gift items. If you’re a gourmet, Brenda’s is your destination for preservative-free jams, preserves, pickles, and spice mixes.
La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro is an ideal stop for families, serving wood-fired pizzas and a variety of other dishes. As the sun dips below the mountains, enjoy a glass of Wilderer Distillery’s award-winning gin and tonic while the kids play in the nearby playground.
The Spice Route Destination also encourages you to venture into the great outdoors with Paarl Trails, offering hiking and mountain biking paths suitable for all fitness levels. For wellness enthusiasts, Pilates for Life Studio and Beauty is Life Institute offer Pilates training and a variety of beauty treatments.
Lastly, the destination offers a unique and exciting adventure for children with The Spies Route, a scavenger hunt game that guarantees to keep them engaged and entertained.
This December, dive into the Spice Route Destination’s mix of activities that cater to all tastes and preferences. Please remember the destination is closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day and closes early on December 24 and 31. So, arrange your visit suitably and experience the magic that awaits at the Spice Route Destination.
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