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Laborie Wine Estate

Laborie Wine Estate is a wine farm in Paarl, Western Cape. About 54 km from Cape Town.

54 km from Cape Town Restaurant Place to stay

Laborie Wine Estate: Manor tasting, platters and Paarl Mountain hospitality

Laborie Wine Estate sits on Taillefer Street off Main Road, Paarl (7646), against the slopes of Paarl Mountain—close enough to town for an easy lunch stop, open enough for vineyard views from the Manor House lawns. Historically linked to the broader KWV story, Laborie today markets itself as a full-day estate: wine tasting with seasonal platters, Stoep restaurant, spa, stay options, events and (when open) a second dining concept, Suzanne.

Official visitor content lives on laborieestate.co.za. Core contacts: reservations@laborieestate.co.za / restaurant@laborieestate.co.za / +27 (21) 807-3095.

Wine tasting hours and flights

Tasting is offered beneath the trees overlooking the vines or inside the Manor House. Published tasting hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 11:00–15:00
  • Saturday: 11:00–18:00
  • Sunday: 11:00–16:00

The official Wine Tasting Menu PDF (February 2026 path on laborieestate.co.za) lists flight prices used for this guide:

  • MCC Selection — R175
  • White Wine Range — R95
  • Red Wine Range — R95
  • Signature Range — R125
  • Laborie Tasting — R150

Signature bottles available to purchase at the Manor / Farm Grocer include Signature Chenin and Chardonnay and Signature Shiraz/Pinotage at glass/bottle prices printed on the same menu; Cap Classique and fortified Pino de Laborie also appear on the purchase ladder. Flights are guided by wine ambassadors; pre-booking via the estate’s online platform or reservations email is wise on weekends.

Platters and kiddies pairing

Enhance a flight with sharing platters published on the tasting page:

  • Fruit & Cheese — R220
  • Cold Meats & Ciabatta — R305
  • Charcuterie — R398

Kiddies milkshake pairing — R75 per child: milkshakes with fudge, Turkish delight and chocolate brownie, so younger guests have a structured tasting parallel while adults work through MCC or Signature pours.

Stoep Restaurant and Suzanne status

Stoep is the bistro-style restaurant with seasonal cooking, garden and mountain views, service from 12:00 daily when open. Signature promotions on the Stoep page include:

  • Monday Kids Eat Free (one kids’ meal per main; 12 and under; T&Cs apply)
  • Thursday Night Out — R240 for three chef dishes, a glass of Laborie wine and a melktertjie; live music; walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended
  • Sunday roast — last Sunday of the month from 12:00, R245 pp

A winter-pause notice on the Stoep page referenced a return from Thursday 1 October—confirm same-day service if you visit near seasonal transitions. Book restaurant@laborieestate.co.za / the main estate number.

Suzanne (coffee, brunch, cocktails, Neapolitan pizzas) is described on its official page as currently closed while the space is reworked, with reopen messaging oriented toward October. Do not assume pizza-and-movie Wednesdays or bottomless mimosas until the estate confirms Suzanne is serving again.

Stay, spa and events

Stay with us covers Vineyard Deluxe/Luxury suites, Werf Deluxe/Luxury (with rebuilt Werf messaging toward October 2026), nearby Villa options, and Manor House check-in/breakfast logistics—book via reservations.

Healing Earth Wellness Spa on the estate focuses on vinotherapy-adjacent wellness: treatment rooms, hammam, steam, traditional and infrared sauna, heated hydrotherapy pools, cold plunge, relaxation lounge and movement studio. Hours published Monday–Sunday 09:00–18:00; 071 574 0730 / laboriewellness@healingearth.co.za. Treatment menu was still being finalised on the spa page—enquire for current pricing.

Events include weddings, corporate venues, Audrium cinema and a curated calendar (wine club, Wine Celebration and similar). Seasonal picnic crates appear on homepage/event marketing (for example Valentine’s picnic packages); ongoing everyday picnic menus should be confirmed with reservations rather than assumed from older summer price lists.

Fitting Laborie into a Paarl day

Laborie’s town-adjacent pin pairs naturally with a morning KWV Emporium Cathedral tour, then Manor tasting and Stoep lunch. Saturday’s extended tasting window to 18:00 suits late arrivals. Families benefit from the kiddies pairing and Monday kids-eat-free Stoep offer. Spa guests can book treatments after tasting without changing GPS pins.

Visit tips

  • Web: laborieestate.co.za / laborieestate.co.za
  • Tasting: wine-tasting — menu PDF for flight prices
  • Stoep: from 12:00; confirm post-season reopen messaging
  • Suzanne: temporarily closed for rework—verify before visiting for pizza/brunch
  • Platters R220–R398; kiddies pairing R75
  • Address: Taillefer Street, Laborie Wine Estate, Paarl 7646

FAQ

What does a standard Laborie tasting cost?

Published flights run R95–R175, with the Laborie Tasting at R150 and Signature Range at R125 on the Feb 2026 menu PDF.

Is Suzanne open?

Official page states currently closed for rework; check before relying on it for brunch or pizza.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes—suite and villa options via reservations@laborieestate.co.za; Werf rebuild timelines are published as launching toward October 2026.

Why Laborie belongs on a Western Cape wine portal

Laborie packages transparent tasting prices, shareable platters, family options, a working bistro calendar and spa/stay layers within Paarl town’s mountain fringe. Verify Suzanne and Stoep seasonal notes on the day, lean on the official tasting menu PDF for flight rand amounts, and the estate becomes one of the most complete half-day anchors on the Paarl wine route.

Things to do at Laborie Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official laborieestate.co.za/wine-tasting/ + Wine Tasting Menu PDF (Feb 2026 path): Manor House / vineyard setting; Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00; Sat 11:00–18:00; Sun 11:00–16:00. Menu: MCC Selection R175; White Wine Range R95; Red Wine Range R95; Signature Range R125; Laborie Tasting R150.

    Booking: reservations@laborieestate.co.za / +27 (21) 807-3095; online booking platform

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Platters

    Official tasting page / PDF: Fruit & Cheese R220; Cold Meats & Ciabatta R305; Charcuterie R398.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Kiddies milkshake pairing

    Official: R75 per child; milkshakes with fudge, Turkish delight, chocolate brownie.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (Stoep)

    Official stoep page: bistro-style seasonal menu; everyday from 12pm; Monday Kids Eat Free (T&Cs); Thursday Night Out dinner package R240 (3 dishes + Laborie wine + melktertjie); Sunday roast last Sunday of month from 12pm R245 pp. Winter pause note: back from Thursday 1 October (page still carried pause copy alongside reopen messaging — confirm day’s service).

    Booking: restaurant@laborieestate.co.za / +27 (21) 807-3095

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (Suzanne — temporarily closed)

    Official suzanne page: coffee, brunch, cocktails, Neapolitan pizzas; everyday 9am–9pm when open; currently closed while space is reworked (expected reopen messaging toward October). Pizza & movie Wednesdays R255; bottomless mimosas Sun 11am–2pm R199 when operating.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Picnics

    Picnic (seasonal / events)

    Homepage markets seasonal picnic crates (crate doubles as table) for lawn/vines/Manor House. Published event example: Hooked on You Valentine’s picnic R795/couple (crate, blankets/chairs; drinks excluded). 2024 summer picnic menu historically R395 pp / R770 for two — confirm current ongoing picnic menu with estate.

    Booking: reservations / WhatsApp chatbot

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Places to stay

    Stay

    Official stay-with-us: Vineyard Deluxe/Luxury suites; Werf Deluxe/Luxury (limited existing; rebuilt Werf launches Oct 2026); Villa Deluxe/Luxury nearby; Manor House check-in/breakfast.

    Booking: reservations@laborieestate.co.za / +27 (21) 807-3095

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Spa & wellness

    Healing Earth Wellness

    Official spa page: vinotherapy-focused; facilities include treatment rooms, hammam, steam, traditional + infrared sauna, heated hydrotherapy pools, cold plunge, relaxation lounge, movement studio, vinotherapy boutique. Menu being finalised. Hours Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00; 071 574 0730; laboriewellness@healingearth.co.za.

    Booking: https://laborieestate.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Events / weddings / cinema

    Weddings/corporate venues; Audrium cinema; curated calendar (wine club, Wine Celebration, etc.).

    Details on the farm website ↗

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Notable wines

MCC; estate reds and whites; fortified Pinotage

Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Kids milkshake pairing and Stoep kids menu with Monday kids-eat-free, plus lawn picnics and a jungle gym among the vines.

With kids. About 40 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Play areaKids menuGrape juicePicnicLawnsCasual food

  • jungle gym
  • lawn play
  • picnics

Laborie Wine Estate offers plenty for families in one spot. Kids can try the kiddies milkshake pairing (R75 when last checked) while adults taste, then play on the jungle gym among the vines near the Stoep restaurant, which reopened on 1 October 2026 after its winter pause (Suzanne restaurant is closed for rework). The Stoep kids’ menu is a hit with parents, especially on Mondays, when kids 12 and under eat free — confirm the offer before you go. For a slower afternoon, the Crate Escape picnic includes kiddies options and can be enjoyed on the lawns; book it 48 hours ahead. Laborie suits toddlers and tweens, and booking is advised for tastings and meals. With lawns, food and play together, it’s an easy half-day in Paarl.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
Is there a kids’ tasting?

Yes — a kiddies milkshake pairing, R75 when last checked.

Do kids eat free?

On Mondays, kids 12 and under eat free at the Stoep restaurant, which is back from 1 October 2026 after its winter pause.

How far ahead must we book a picnic?

The Crate Escape picnic should be booked 48 hours ahead.

Nearby with children

  • Paarl Arboretum — Nature reserve, Paarl · 1 km
  • Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Paarl · 2 km Website
  • Afrikaanse Taalmonument — Kids museum, Paarl · 3 km Website
  • Drakenstein Lion Park — Animals, Paarl · 8 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Paarl. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Staying here

Heritage boutique hotel in a Paarl vineyard village: Vineyard Suites, Werf Rooms (rebuilt Werf launching Oct 2026), and six-suite Villa with private pool — Stoep/Suzanne dining, Manor House tasting and Healing Earth spa

Place to stay. About 40 min from Cape Town. 40 min from the airport. Vineyard Suites|Werf Rooms|The Villa.

Hotel, Villa. Sleeps Most rooms/suites 2|Vineyard Suite 8 up to 4 (mezzanine)|Suites 7+8 combined up a unit. Up to 62 (PDF; Suite 8 loft can sleep 4 / combine with Suite 7 for 6) guests. 31 (Werf 11 + Vineyard 14 + Villa 6 per official wedding/events package PDF) units.

PoolSpaBreakfastRestaurantKitchenKids welcome

Paarl Mountain|vineyards|Werf lawn|oaks

Laborie Wine Estate (Werf being rebuilt — Oct 2026) is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in Paarl (audit region: Paarl). Stay types noted: hotel, villa.

Named properties: Vineyard Suites; Werf Rooms; The Villa.

Heritage boutique stay in a Paarl vineyard village with Stoep/Suzanne dining, Manor House tasting and Healing Earth spa. The Werf is being rebuilt (October 2026) — confirm which Werf Rooms are bookable for your dates. Vineyard Suites and The Villa (six en-suite rooms, shared kitchen, private pool, short drive from the Werf) are the other named products as the audit describes.

Setting / views noted: Paarl Mountain, vineyards, Werf lawn, oaks.

Amenities flagged in the audit: pool, spa, kids welcome, breakfast included, onsite restaurant, Wi-Fi, aircon, braai. Pets not allowed on secondary notes.

No dated official `rate_from` in our audit — confirm pricing direct. We only publish facts from official sources gathered in the stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026).

Before you book

  • Pets are not listed as welcome.
Does Laborie offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

. Named products: Vineyard Suites; Werf Rooms; The Villa.

The Werf is being rebuilt (October 2026)

— confirm bookable inventory for your dates.

Laborie Wine Estate

*(Werf being rebuilt — Oct 2026)* is rebuilding the Werf in October 2026. Ask which Vineyard Suites, Werf Rooms and Villa units are open before you deposit.

What are the property names?

Vineyard Suites; Werf Rooms; The Villa.

Do you publish a current rate for Laborie?

No dated `rate_from`/`rate_year` pair is available to quote as current. Check the official booking page or reservations@laborieestate.co.za.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: pool, spa, kids welcome, breakfast included, onsite restaurant. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Paarl. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Champagne Cellar with vineyard deck plus Vineyard Lawn ceremonies under Paarl Rock, on-site boutique hotel and a hands-on events team

Hosts weddings. Up to 150 seated. About 40 min from Cape Town. 40 min from the airport. From R38 000 (Champagne Cellar venue hire, low season May-Sep, Mon-Thu).

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringOutdoorIndoor

Champagne Cellar (up to 150, deck over vineyards); Private Dining Room (up to 35-40); Vineyard Garden/Lawn; Werf Lawn (max 150); historic Manor House & lawn; estate gardens

Vineyard Lawn ceremony & pre-drinks (R16 000 Fri-Sun / R13 000 Mon-Thu, 2027/2028); Manor House / gardens

Paarl Mountain / Paarl Rock and vineyard views; historic Manor House (300-year heritage)

Laborie Wine Estate pairs a Champagne Cellar with a deck over the vineyards and Vineyard Lawn ceremonies with views of Paarl Mountain and Paarl Rock. A boutique hotel on the estate and an experienced events team make it an easy weekend wedding.

At a glance

  • Capacity: 150 seated; 250 cinema-style (Champagne Cellar)
  • Spaces: Champagne Cellar; Private Dining Room (35–40); Vineyard Garden; Werf Lawn (150); Manor House and gardens
  • Ceremony: Vineyard Lawn ceremony and pre-drinks, R16 000 Friday–Sunday or R13 000 Monday–Thursday (2027/2028)
  • Stay: boutique hotel with Vineyard Suites, Werf Rooms and a Villa
  • Catering: in-house estate menus; waiters and barmen charged separately
  • Coordinator: Events Manager and team

High-season Friday–Sunday bookings of the Champagne Cellar need at least 65 guests.

Price: Champagne Cellar hire from R38 000 (2027/2028, as published by the venue) for low season (May–September), Monday–Thursday; high season Friday–Sunday R72 500.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Minimum guests: 65 for high-season Fri-Sun Champagne Cellar.
  • 2025/26 PDF: all Werf accommodation must be booked to secure Werf space for evening events
  • Waiters/barmen charged per hour (2025/26 PDF); coordinator excluded from some venue packages
  • Low-season (May-Sep) and Mon-Thu rates
  • 2027/2028 package: Champagne Cellar high season Oct-Apr Fri-Sun R72 500 (min 65 guests), Mon-Thu R54 500; low season May-Sep Fri-Sun R48 500, Mon-Thu R38 000. 2025/2026 package: high season Nov 2025-Apr 2026 Fri-Sun R64 500 / Mon-Thu R48 500; Werf Lawn R42 500; Bubbly brunch R850 pp (2025).
How many guests can Laborie seat?

The Champagne Cellar seats up to 150, and the Werf Lawn takes up to 150.

What does a Laborie wedding cost?

Champagne Cellar hire is from R38 000 in low season midweek (2027/2028, as published), rising to R72 500 for high-season weekends. Catering and staff are extra.

Can we get married outside?

Yes, on the Vineyard Lawn: R13 000 midweek or R16 000 Friday to Sunday (2027/2028).

Can guests stay at Laborie?

Yes. The estate has a boutique hotel with suites, rooms and a villa.

Is there a minimum guest number?

High-season Friday to Sunday bookings of the Champagne Cellar require at least 65 guests.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Brochure. Source. More wedding farms in Paarl. With kids. Stay.

Questions before you go

Where is Laborie Wine Estate?

Laborie Wine Estate is at Taillefer Street, off Main Road, Paarl. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 50–70 minutes.

When is Laborie Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 21 807 3095 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Laborie Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 21 807 3095 for fees.

Can I eat at Laborie Wine Estate?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Can I stay over at Laborie Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 21 807 3095 for rates and availability.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Paarl

Paarl sits around a granite pluton north of Stellenbosch: a large, warmer district with wards on Simonsberg, Agter-Paarl and Voor-Paardeberg.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.746
Longitude
18.965
Elevation
114 m (Open-Meteo)

Sources

  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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