Simonsberg-Paarl

Simonsberg-Paarl is a sub-region in Paarl, South Africa.

Syrah leads the plantings, with Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay and Pinotage alongside it.

Vines root into granite.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with rich fruit flavors, particularly from syrah and crisp.

Producers worth knowing include Babylonstoren, Glen Carlou and Noble Hill.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables and spicy dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied with rich fruit flavors, Particularly from syrah.

White: Crisp.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Babylonstoren 'Nebukadnesar', Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren 'Sprankel' MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Babel, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Candide, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Chardonnay, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
• Babylonstoren Mourvedre Rose, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Simonsberg-Paarl: common questions

More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Paarl guide.