Walk Your Way Through Exciting Discoveries at Spice Route Destination

Spice Route Destination, situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountains in the Western Cape, offers tasting and aesthetic experiences at var...

Spice Route Destination, situated on the slopes of the Paarl Mountains in the Western Cape, offers tasting and aesthetic experiences at various establishments located within walking distance of each other. 


The Destination’s broad-ranging offerings make for a full day’s excursion on foot that often has visitors come back to complete the range of experiences.

The Destination commemorates the Cape’s diverse cultures, the initial gathering of artisans and spice trading, and historical instances that inspired today’s interesting flavour infusions. From chocolate and ice cream making, coffee and beer brewing to glass blowing, and sports activities, the Destination incorporates an extraordinary mix of talent that won’t go unnoticed.

Spice Route’s passport, a pocket-sized booklet that offers the convenience of enjoying a selection of tastings all year, is a perfect way to explore the Destination on foot. The passport is available from the on-site guest liaison office.

Situated on Suid-Agter Paarl Road, and a mere 40 to 60-minute drive from Cape Town, most vendors at Spice Route Destination trade from 9h00 to 17h00 daily.

For more information, visit www.spiceroute.co.za or follow @spiceroutepaarl on…

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More on Spice Route Destination:

Jewells

Recently added to the Destination’s collection of restaurants, is the farm-to-table eatery Jewells, home to Chefs Warehouse maestro Liam Tomlin together with charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell and baker extraordinaire Tina Jewell. As you’d expect, guests can look forward to only the best-quality ingredients, including organic Red Angus beef from Charles Back’s herd, with a regularly updated seasonal menu paired with a wine list comprising of a selection of Spice Route Wines. Guests can now also purchase Neil’s charcuterie at Jowls, situated next to Spice Route Wines underground tasting cellar.

Bookings for lunch and dinner can be made at 021 204 4875 or Jewellspiceroute@gmail.com

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/jewellsrestaurant/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewellspiceroute/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewellspiceroute/

#jewellsspiceroute #chefswarehouse

Barley and Biltong Emporium

With experienced chef Philip Pretorius taking the lead in the kitchen, Barley and Biltong Emporium offers some of the best, ‘larger-than-life’ burgers in town. The venue’s ‘beer garden with a Cape twist’ makes it the ideal lunch spot to enjoy a pint of craft beer, and delicious range of beef biltong platter. The restaurant’s menu includes tasty starters, decadent burgers and platters, with most meals served with hand-cut double-fried chips.

Bookings can be made at 021 863 5200 and info@barleyandbiltong.co.za

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/barley-biltong-emporium/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barley_and_biltong/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Barley.and.Biltong/

#BarleyAndBiltongEmporium #BarleyAndBiltong

La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria

Enjoy a diverse selection from the German/Italian inspired menu including wood-fired, thin-based pizza, flammkuchen and platters with delicious gin & tonics or wine and beer on tap. Situated in the same building as the Wilderer Distillery, La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria offers a relaxing, unpretentious atmosphere. In summer, guests can sit under the trees or wrap-around porch and experience the panoramic views of the Cape Winelands that stretch as far as Table Mountain, almost 70km away. Or, on cold winter days, guests can huddle near the indoor fireplaces and warm up with Grappa, Schnaps and gin made on site. Enquire about their special events such as live distillations, gin blendings and themed evenings.

Bookings can be made at 021 863 4367 or grapperia@wilderer.co.za

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/la-grapperia/

#lagrapperia

Collect

Collect is one of the Destination’s newest aesthetic treasures, home to Anthony Shapiro’s exquisite ceramics. Since the age of 13, Anthony started making pots and pursued his career as a ceramicist. Anthony has always been a ceramic teacher throughout his journey, and is well-known for his popular ‘ANT’ brand of bowls. Situated next to The Red Hot Glass Studio at the destination, visitors can experience high quality ceramics from Anthony himself, as well as collections from other artists.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/anthony-shapiro-ceramics/

#collect #anthonyshapiro #ceramics

Brenda’s Deli

Before or after taking the pathway to/from the Destination, drop in at Brenda’s Deli for a sensory stimulation. As you enter the Deli, the smell of spices envelops you to evoke images of bustling North African souks, markets, and aromatic dishes such as a Tunisian tagine and Moroccan teapots. Mix your own blend of spices and create 'flavour adventures' for your next dinner party. Brenda’s Deli products and preserves are additive-free and made from fresh, natural ingredients.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/brendas-deli/

#BrendasDeli

Cape Brewing Company (CBC)

The CBC brewery produces a broad range of beers using only the finest ingredients, state of the art equipment and is brewed by master brewer Wolfgang Koedel, and his passionate team of brewers. When visiting the modern brewery and tasting one of the craft beers, even the most casual observer will recognise that the CBC team not only lives, but celebrates beer. Beer enthusiasts and curious visitors are invited to discover internationally renowned beers — brewed independent without compromise at the foot of the Paarl Mountains.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/cbc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeBrewingCo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeBrewingCo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapeBrewingCo

#CBC

De Villiers Chocolate

Chocolate making was initially a hobby that took off in a garage with machines built from recycled home appliances. It then led to the discovery of the richness and diversity of single origin chocolate. The De Villiers Chocolate team’s journey soon developed into a chocolate obsession that continues to this day. The team’s passion for artisanal and handcrafted food led them, almost naturally, to making coffee and homemade ice cream. Producing chocolate from the cocoa bean (from ‘Bean to Bar’), allows the products to develop unique flavour profiles. All critical processes, from bean selection to roasting, grinding, refining and conching, are carefully implemented.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/dv-chocolate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvchocolate/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devillierschocolate

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DV Café

At DV café, small batches of coffee are roasted from single origins and estates around the world. The baristas strive to serve the perfect cup every time and love to show off their latté art skills. To accompany your hot or iced coffee, a mouth-watering selection of freshly baked, gluten-free cakes, tarts, brownies and muffins, all made by a talented team, is on offer daily. Then there are the natural homemade ice cream, sorbets and drinking chocolate (hot and cold), made in the DV kitchen using De Villiers chocolate, coffee and local produce.

Exciting new offerings include the café’s ice cream and sorbet tastings, a handpicked rotational selection of five icy treats with flavours ranging from (sorbet) mango, litchi to berry, and (ice cream) honeycomb, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and the list goes on! All items are produced using only natural ingredients, zero artificial flavouring and colourants.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/dv-chocolate/

Spice Route Wines

The new age of the Swartland commenced in 1997, when Charles Back stumbled across an old Tobacco farm, called Klein Amoskuil. Bewildered by the quality of grapes in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills, the potential was obvious. Charles set forth to acquire the farm and study its soils and extreme climate. Hence, Spice Route Winery was born. The hand-crafted wines were brought from the Swartland to Spice Route Destination in Paarl, to be enjoyed by all. Enjoy wine tasting in a rustic underground tasting room, or outside under the pergola, while enjoying the panoramic views of Table Mountain and the Simonsberg Mountain range.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/spice-route-wine/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiceroutewines/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spiceroutewines/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpiceRouteWines

#spiceroutewines

Kiddies Play Area

For those who want to take the whole family out for a relaxing day, with something for the children to enjoy as well, the newly built outside play area is perfect for the little ones’ entertainment. The play area consists of a jungle gym, customised swings, a mini bike track and more. The play area is on the grass just outside Spice Route Wines tasting area. Perfect for mom and dad to relax while the children can also have some fun!

Wilderer Distillery

Visit Wilderer Distillery and witness some of the world’s finest grappa, gin and eau de vie (schnaps) in the making. Pop in and experience how the best raw materials and cutting-edge German distilling equipment are used to create the products that have made Wilderer famous.

The distillery was founded in 1995 by Helmut Wilderer, South Africa’s ‘father’ of craft distilling. Having been awarded numerous international awards, Wilderer has become a brand of choice for connoisseurs around the world. Today, his son, Christian, together with head distiller Johan Mönnig, build on Helmut’s legacy and continue to craft the true ‘spirit’ of the Cape.

The Distillery’s latest offering, an exciting blending experience, enables gin lovers to create their own infusions using six different base ingredients, and add a personalised label to the bottle.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/wilderer-distillery/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilderer_sa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildererSA/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wilderer_SA

#wilderer #wilderergin

Red Hot Glass

Red Hot Glass is a world-class glassblowing studio that has been producing original glasswork for over twenty-five years. The team strives to make the studio the top glass destination in Africa. Each piece is unique, from hand-blown perfume bottles to designed colourful vases, chandeliers, sculptures and piece unique artifacts. Today, Red Hot Glass artworks grace some of the top hotels and homes in the world. Visitors to Spice Route Destination can observe the live glassblowing at the studio.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/red-hot-glass/

#redhotglass #glassblowing

The Trading Company

The Trading Company is an eclectic store with décor featuring old yet refreshing elements. The space is filled with a melange of trendy, colourful, fresh and artistic items. The Trading. Company’s philosophy is to collate local creative talent and make it available for all in one unified space. With an array of carefully selected bespoke homeware and handpicked local jewellery - with pieces that have a spiritual message and are perfect for gifting - the store is a celebration of local design.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/the-trading-company/

#thetradingcompany

Pilates for Life

Adding a refreshing twist to the Destination’s range of restaurants, tasting areas and boutique shops, is its pilatesforlife studio, a premium Pilates training facility offering classic and modern methods. Patrons and regular visitors to the Destination can sign up for different wellness packages with owner, Colette de Vries and her team of experienced instructors. The classes are ideal for tension relief and a quick breakaway from everyday demands and hassles. Beginner to advanced courses involving mats, Reformer/Wunda chairs and a combination of these are offered up to five times a week at varying monthly rates. Keen Pilates class members can opt for private, single, duet or trio classes, also at different rates per class. New members can enjoy discounted offerings.

For bookings on available class times and rates, contact 084 088 4868 or colette@paarlpilates.co.za

#paarlpilates #pilatesforlife

Hero Adventure Trails @ Spice Route

Fill your walk, trail running and MTB riding routine with Spice Route Destination’s latest sporting addition, its Hero Adventure Trails. Get active with mountain trails ranging from a basic 2.5km to more complex 35km tracks. A 100-meter ‘Choc-o-trail’ track is available for an exciting outing for the little ones (to entail a few lucky and ‘sweet’ surprises along the route).

The tracks provide safe guidance in between checkpoints and are an ideal excursion to discover new pathways at the beautiful Paarl location. A single day pass (priced at different rates for adults and kids) guarantees access to all trails and can be purchased at the MTB centre next-door to DV Café. Individual annual passes and group passes are available on request. SnapScan and honesty box services are available at the centre, making it easy for keen riders to take on the tracks anytime during the Destination's trading hours. Bike rentals and guided tours can be coordinated.

For more information, updated rates and operating times (seasonal changes), contact 083 384 2976 and herotrails@gmail.com.

Website: https://www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/hero-adventure-trails/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroAdventuretrails/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroAdventure1

#Heroadventuretrails #Heroatspiceroute #Heroadventure1


Spice Route Passport: Includes five standard tastings and is valid for one year.

Tasting establishments: CBC Brewery, Wilderer Distillery, De Villiers Chocolate, Spice Route wine tasting room, Jowls charcuterie.

Cost: R205 per booklet

Spice Route Explorer: Includes eight standard tasting offerings of which you are entitled to choose two offerings of your choice.

Tasting establishments: CBC Brewery, Wilderer Distillery, De Villiers Chocolate, DV Café, Spice Route wine tasting room, Jowls charcuterie

Cost: R105


Issued by: HATCH COMMUNICATION
Pictures: WINETOURISMZA 



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