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The Spice Route Paarl is a popular tourist destination located in the city of
The Spice Route is located at the Seidelberg Wine Estate. It is a 40 minutes drive from Cape Town and 800 meters away from Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate. The GPS coordinates are: S 33° 45’ 50.00 and E 18° 55’ 10.00.http://www.spiceroute.co.za/ Spice Route. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
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Paarl wine route
Wines of South Africa (WOSA) industry body
Spice Route South African cuisine Tourist attractions in the Western Cape Paarl
The Spice Route Paarl is a popular tourist destination located in the city of Paarl
Paarl (; Afrikaans: ; derived from ''Parel'', meaning "pearl" in Dutch) is a town with 112,045 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the third-oldest city and European settlement in the Republic of South Africa (after ...
, South Africa. Make sure to check in with vendors regarding specific operating hours. The farm is open 7 days a week but each vendor adheres to their own operating hours. The name Spice Route dates back to the historical mariners who used to trade Eastern spices to Europe along the "Spice Route" for spice trade in the 15th century. 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. Its cellar production and wine tasting is conducted of red and white wines from the local Malmesbury and Darling wine yards, which received national and international attention.
History
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".Location and tourism
The Spice Route is located at the Seidelberg Wine Estate. It is a 40 minutes drive from Cape Town and 800 meters away from Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate. The GPS coordinates are: S 33° 45’ 50.00 and E 18° 55’ 10.00.http://www.spiceroute.co.za/ Spice Route. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
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* Cape Town
Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest ...
: 58 km
* Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch (; )A Universal Pronounc ...
: 25 km
* Worcester: 61 km
Components of the Spice Route
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: #Wine Tasting #Cape Brewing Co. #DV Artisan Chocolate #Barley & Biltong #Ristorante Pasta Pasta #Wilderer Distillery #The Trading company #The Barn Artist`s #Red Hot Glass #DV Cottage Café #La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro #Sirenia DiamondsSee also
* Route 62 * Route 44 *Wine tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onward. Modern, professional w ...
*Enotourism
Enotourism, oenotourism, wine tourism, or vinitourism refers to tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. Where other types of tourism are often passive in nature, enotourism ca ...
*South African wine
South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 with the first bottle being produced in Cape Town by its founder and gouverner Jan van Riebeeck. Access to international markets led to new investment in the South African wine market. Produc ...
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Wines of South Africa (WOSA) industry body
Spice Route South African cuisine Tourist attractions in the Western Cape Paarl