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Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate is a wine farm in Paarl, Western Cape. About 56 km from Cape Town.

56 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate on Noord Agter-Paarl Road

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate sits on Wine Route No. 8 / Noord Agter-Paarl Road in the Windmeul pocket of Agter-Paarl—a full-day Paarl property where tasting flights, Spanish-inspired dining, lawn picnics and mountain trails share one gate. The official estate presents structured tasting prices, El Picoteo restaurant and pizzeria, seasonal picnics, kids' play space, pet-friendly policies on several experiences, and a Paarl Trails trailhead for hiking, trail running and mountain biking.

For planners building a Western Cape wine day that is not only about glasses, Rhebokskloof is a high-utility Agter-Paarl anchor: walk-in tasting is welcomed for small parties, while pairings, groups, restaurant tables and picnics need planning.

Wine tasting & food pairings (official)

From rhebokskloof.co.za/wine-tasting:

  • Rhebok Tasting — R140 (five wines, Rhebokskloof Range); add cheese pairing +R155
  • Flagship Tasting — R225 (three Black Marble Hill Premium wines)
  • Single flagship glasses: Black Marble Hill MCC R80 / Chardonnay R75 / Syrah R90
  • Sweet & Decadent — R195 (five wines with bite-sized desserts)
  • Chocolate & Wine Pairing — R285 (five wines with Huguenot Fine Chocolates / handmade Belgian chocolates per page wording)
  • Tea & Dessert Pairing — R145
  • Platters: Cheese R295; Meat R295; Meat & Cheese R495

Tasting room: daily 09:00–17:00. Walk-ins welcome; reservations required for group tastings and pairings. Estate phone 021 869 8386.

Estate opening hours on the homepage: Monday–Sunday 08:00–17:00; trails from 07:00 daily. Address framing: Noord Agter–Paarl, Windmeul 7623.

El Picoteo Restaurant & Pizzeria

El Picoteo brings Spanish-inspired à la carte dining led by Marco de Matos and Susana Vaz—tapas, fusion pintxos, family-friendly plates, terrace and vineyard views, pizza oven for cooler months, oak-shade al fresco in summer. Pets are welcomed; kids have play space while adults linger over lunch.

Service windows (official restaurant page): breakfast 09:00–11:00; pizzas 10:00–17:00; lunch 12:00–17:00. Book online at least 24 hours ahead; same-day via restaurant phone 021 869 8386.

Picnics on the lawns

Official picnic offering (seasonal): picnic for two adults sharing R795; one adult R420; kid's picnic (under 12) R205. September–May daily 10:30–15:00 weather permitting; off-season on request; book and pay at least 24 hours ahead. Jungle gym / jumping castles are noted for families; leashed pets welcome on the picnic product. Confirm vegetarian/vegan basket options when booking—marketing mentions them.

Trails: Paarl Trails trailhead

Rhebokskloof is a listed Paarl Trails trailhead: hiking, trail running and roughly 35 km of MTB single track in the wider network. Trails open 07:00 daily; a Paarl Trails day or annual permit is required (see paarltrails.com for current permit pricing—not restated here). Pair an early trail with a 09:00 tasting or late breakfast at El Picoteo.

Weddings, functions & wine style

Indoor/outdoor venues support weddings, parties and team-building—enquire via the estate's weddings & functions contacts on rhebokskloof.co.za. On the wine side, the visitor board highlights the Rhebokskloof range plus Black Marble Hill flagship MCC, Chardonnay and Syrah; Rhône-leaning Shiraz/Syrah and Chardonnay are the personalities most guests ask for after the flagship flight. Estate marketing notes strong Shiraz recognition among critics—treat that as brand colour, and let the glass decide.

Fitting Rhebokskloof into an Agter-Paarl loop

Combine with Perdeberg, Ridgeback or Windmeul Kelder on the same Noord Agter / R44 cluster. Start on trails at 07:00, taste at 09:30, picnic or El Picoteo lunch, then continue toward Wellington or back to Paarl town. Groups should pre-book pairings; couples can often walk into the Rhebok tasting.

Visit tips

Practical booking stack

Think of Rhebokskloof as three parallel booking tracks. Track one is the tasting room: daily 09:00–17:00, walk-ins for standard Rhebok or single glasses, reservations when you want Sweet & Decadent, chocolate, tea-dessert or any group flight. Track two is El Picoteo: online reservation at least a day ahead, phone for same-day pizza or lunch. Track three is picnics and trails—picnics need prepayment in season; trails need a Paarl Trails permit before you load the bike.

Estate contact 021 869 8386 and info@rhebokskloof.co.za cover most of that stack; weddings and larger functions use the dedicated enquiries path on the official site. Noord Agter–Paarl / Windmeul 7623 is enough for most GPS apps when paired with “Rhebokskloof.”

Seasonality & expectations

Summer lawn picnics (September–May window on the official picnic page) are weather-dependent—have an El Picoteo fallback if the south-easter howls. Winter shifts energy indoors toward the pizza oven and flagship Syrah/MCC by the glass. Trail users should still expect an early start regardless of season; the 07:00 trail opening is one of the rare Paarl wine-farm outdoor offers that rewards dawn people before tasting rooms unlock at 09:00.

Do not invent unpublished tasting specials or weekday discounts—stick to the published R140–R495 tasting and platter board, and ask staff about any cellar-door purchase benefits on the day.

FAQ

Do I need a tasting reservation?

Walk-ins are welcome for standard tastings; reserve for groups and all food-wine pairings.

Is the estate child-friendly?

Yes—play space at the restaurant, picnic kids' baskets, and family messaging across lawn experiences.

Can I bring a dog?

Leashed pets are welcomed on picnic and restaurant messaging; confirm trail and tasting-room pet rules when you arrive.

Why Rhebokskloof stands out in Paarl

Few Agter-Paarl estates publish such a complete stack—priced flights, Spanish restaurant, seasonal picnics and a serious trailhead—under one Windmeul address. Use the official boards for fees, book the experiences that need deposits, and Rhebokskloof becomes a full Paarl outdoors-and-wine day rather than a twenty-minute tasting tick.

Things to do at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting

    Official rhebokskloof.co.za/wine-tasting: Rhebok Tasting R140 (5 wines Rhebokskloof Range; add cheese pairing +R155); Flagship Tasting R225 (3 Black Marble Hill Premium); single flagship glasses Black Marble Hill MCC R80 / Chardonnay R75 / Syrah R90; Sweet & Decadent R195 (5 wines with bite-sized desserts); Chocolate & Wine Pairing R285 (5 wines with Huguenot Fine Chocolates); Tea & Dessert Pairing R145; Cheese Platter R295; Meat Platter R295; Meat & Cheese Platter R495. Walk-ins welcome; reservations required for group tastings and pairings.

    Booking: Tel 021 869 8386

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Wine & food pairings

    Official: Spanish-inspired à la carte (Marco de Matos & Susana Vaz); tapas, fusion pintxos, family-friendly dishes; terrace/vineyard views; pizza oven; pets welcome; kids play space. Breakfast 09:00–11:00; pizzas 10:00–17:00; lunch 12:00–17:00. Online bookings ≥24h ahead; same-day via restaurant phone.

    Booking: 021 869 8386

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Picnics

    Platters

    Official picnics page: Picnic for two adults sharing R795; one adult R420; kid’s picnic (under 12) R205; Sep–May daily 10h30–15h00 weather permitting; off-season on request; book & pay ≥24h ahead; jungle gym / jumping castles noted for families; leashed pets welcome.

    Booking: 021 869 8386

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (El Picoteo)

    Official homepage / Paarl Trails: hiking, trail running and ~35 km MTB single track; trails open 07:00 daily; Paarl Trails day/annual permit required (paarltrails.com); Rhebokskloof is a listed trailhead.

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Other experiences

    Pizzeria

    Official: indoor/outdoor venues for weddings, parties, team-building.

    Booking: Weddings & Functions contacts via site; Tel 021 869 8386

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Picnics

    Picnic

  • Walks, trails & outdoors

    Hiking / trail running / MTB (Paarl Trails)

  • Other experiences

    Weddings & events

  • Family & kids

    Kids play

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Rhône-style Shiraz; Chardonnay; Chenin Blanc

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

Family-friendly estate with jungle gym and jumping castles, kids picnic baskets, El Picoteo kids menu, pizzeria and leash-friendly pets.

With kids. About 52 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Play areaKids menuPicnicLawnsCasual foodDogs welcome

  • jungle gym
  • jumping castles
  • hiking
  • trail running
  • MTB

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate openly brands itself family-friendly, and it delivers. Kids can let off steam on the jungle gym and jumping castles, and the farm’s trails cater for everyone from kids to athletes, with trail running and mountain biking too. From September to May, families can book a picnic, including a Kid’s Picnic for under-12s (R205 when last checked) — book at least 24 hours ahead. The 2026 kids menu includes pizza, mac & cheese, chicken strips, hake, burgers and spaghetti (R65–R89), and there’s a pizzeria as well. It suits toddlers and tweens, and pets on a leash are welcome, so the family dog can come along. Booking is recommended.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • Dogs are welcome. Confirm which areas, and keep them on a lead.
  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
When are picnics available?

September to May; the Kid’s Picnic (under 12) was R205 when last checked. Book 24 hours ahead.

Is there a kids’ menu?

Yes — pizza, mac & cheese, chicken strips, hake, burgers and spaghetti (R65–R89).

Can we bring the dog?

Yes — pets on a leash are welcome.

Nearby with children

  • Wellington Museum (nearby) — Kids museum, Wellington · 7 km
  • Paarl Arboretum — Nature reserve, Paarl · 8 km
  • Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Paarl · 8 km Website
  • Afrikaanse Taalmonument — Kids museum, Paarl · 9 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. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Official: well-behaved pets welcome on leash at picnic lawns and El Picoteo (furry friends); clean up after.

Tasting outsideRestaurant terrace

Walks: Paarl Trails trailhead: White Hiking/Running 5 km & 10 km; Yellow 2.5 km; Green 10 km (permit required; dogs not explicitly stated on trails page)

  • Dogs are listed outside the tasting room, not inside.
  • Well-behaved pets; on leash; clean up after; restaurant terrace/picnic lawns emphasised

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Paarl.

Weddings here

Nature-inspired Paarl Mountain weddings with hillside or lakeside vows and a permanent Bedouin reception tent for up to 350.

Hosts weddings. Up to 350 seated. About 52 min from Cape Town. 53 min from the airport.

In-house cateringSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

Rhebok Venue (Bedouin-style tent to 350); Cape Dutch Venue (30–80); Restaurant (boutique); Lawn / White Terrace pre-drinks

Hillside; Lakeside (weeping willows); Cape Dutch indoor / wet-weather

Northern slopes of Paarl Mountain; proteas; vineyards; lake with weeping willows

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate offers nature-inspired weddings on the northern slopes of Paarl Mountain, among proteas and vineyards, with a lake framed by weeping willows.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 350 seated; minimum 30
  • Spaces: Rhebok Venue (Bedouin-style tent, up to 350); Cape Dutch Venue (30–80); boutique restaurant; lawn and White Terrace for pre-drinks
  • Ceremony: hillside; lakeside under weeping willows; Cape Dutch indoor for wet weather
  • Catering: in-house only; halaal and kosher meals can be arranged; estate wines
  • Coordinator: banqueting team

No on-site guest lodge was confirmed on the official pages, so plan accommodation in Paarl. Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar and ceremony set-up), finish times, the rain plan and any compulsory suppliers. Capacities and packages change, so rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.

Price: Packages on request; no prices are published by the estate.

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

Before you enquire

  • Minimum guests: 30.
  • Outside catering prohibited; Halaal/Kosher meals arrangeable. Estate wines.
  • Packages on request / negotiable per official. Secondary Where's My Wedding listed R20000–R30000 venue range — labelled secondary; not used as price_from.
How many guests can Rhebokskloof seat?

Up to 350 in the Rhebok Venue, or 30 to 80 in the Cape Dutch Venue.

Where can we hold the ceremony?

On the hillside, beside the lake under the weeping willows, or indoors in the Cape Dutch Venue if it rains.

Can we bring an outside caterer?

No. Catering is in-house only, though halaal and kosher meals can be arranged.

What does a Rhebokskloof wedding cost?

Packages are on request. Ask the banqueting team for a dated quote.

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

Questions before you go

Where is Rhebokskloof Wine Estate?

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate is at Noord Agter-Paarl Road / Wine Route No. 8, Windmeul area. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 50–70 minutes.

When is Rhebokskloof Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 21 869 8386 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 21 869 8386 for fees.

Can I eat at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate?

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

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
-33.682285
Longitude
18.961181
Elevation
119 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.3 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
10% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
48.7 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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