Photo: Plaisir Wine Estate
Practical information
R45, Simondium, 7670
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R110 per person. Pairings from R155.
- Hours
- Open daily 10:00–17:00.
- Food
- Food and wine pairings. Ask the estate about meals.
- Children
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Dogs
- Not allowed, according to the estate's website.
- Good to know
- Has wheelchair access.
Prices from the estate's website, checked October 2026. Facilities from the estate's website, checked September 2026. Hours and other facilities from Google, updated October 2026. How we check
About
Established in 1693, Plaisir Wine Estate draws on over three centuries of winemaking heritage while serving as a steward of the Paarl landscape, guided by a commitment to ecological integrity and the interconnectedness of its vineyards with the broader natural ecosystem. The estate's approach to viticulture reflects a deep respect for its terroir and a dedication to preserving the land's beauty and bounty for future generations.
- Wheelchair access
Experiences
Estate Tasting
TastingA tasting of any four wines from the Plaisir Estate Range.
The Griffon Tasting
TastingCurated tasting of five wines: trio of Cap Classiques and two flagship blends, Grand Plaisir White and Grand Plaisir Red.
The Plaisir Cap Classique Tasting
TastingA tasting of three Plaisir Cap Classiques: Brut, Brut Rosé and Nectar.
Artisanal Nougat & Wine Pairing
PairingPlaisir wines paired with artisanal nougat.
Artisanal Chocolate Truffle & Red Wine Pairing
PairingPlaisir red wines paired with artisanal chocolate truffles.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
29 wines
Charles Marais
Signature Blend
Grand Plaisir
Estate Red
Grand Plaisir White
Malbec
Show all 29 winesAll 29 wines, by type
Red 20
- Charles Marais Bordeaux Blend4.6(197)
- Signature Blend Bordeaux Blend4.5(312)
- Grand Plaisir Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec4.1(1,957)
- Estate Red Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc4.1(579)
- Malbec4.0(230)
- Cellarmaster's Selection 2nd Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec4.0(147)
- Cabernet Sauvignon3.9(4,535)
- Shiraz3.9(1,099)
- Cabernet Franc3.9(339)
- Petit Verdot3.9(204)
- Pinot Noir3.9(56)
- Petit Plaisir3.8(3,403)
- Merlot3.8(1,306)
- Cellarmaster's Selection Red3.8(152)
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Franc - Shiraz3.8(116)
- 20th Anniversary Blend3.7(153)
- Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon3.6(320)
- Merlot High GablesNot yet rated
- Shiraz High GablesNot yet rated
- Cabernet Sauvignon High GablesNot yet rated
White 5
- Grand Plaisir White Chardonnay4.2(69)
- Chardonnay3.9(1,733)
- Sauvignon Blanc3.8(760)
- Chenin Blanc3.7(197)
- Petit Plaisir White3.5(43)
Sparkling 4
- Grand Brut3.9(633)
- Nectar4.0(80)
- Brut3.9(198)
- Brut Rosé3.7(190)
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
Reviews
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Practical information
R45, Simondium, 7670
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
Guides to Paarl
- Wine tasting prices in Paarl: what each estate chargesWhat a wine tasting costs at each Paarl estate, from the prices on their own websites: the standard tasting at every estate that publishes one, pairings, booking, the Wine Tram's Paarl stops, and how Paarl compares with the other valleys.
- How the Franschhoek Wine Tram works: lines, times and costsThe Franschhoek Wine Tram's five hop-on hop-off lines, the estates on each, how often the tram and its buses run, what a day costs once the tastings are added, and three sample days.