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Fairview Wine & Cheese

Fairview Wine & Cheese is a wine farm in Paarl, Western Cape. About 49 km from Cape Town.

49 km from Cape Town Restaurant
Fairview Wine & Cheese
Wikipedia / Wikimedia — Fairview Wine and Cheese

Fairview: Paarl’s iconic wine, cheese and goat destination

Fairview on Suid Agter-Paarl Road (Suider-Paarl) is one of the Western Cape’s most visited cellar doors—and for good reason. Under Charles Back, the farm combines Rhône-leaning wines (including the famous Goats do Roam range), a working cheese dairy, the landmark Goat Tower, a busy deli, farm bakery breads, and the country-style Goatshed restaurant. For a Paarl wine route day that needs something for every age and appetite, Fairview is the high-energy anchor stop.

Address the farm as Fairview (cellar door) rather than confusing it with related brands such as Fairvalley: this guide covers what you can book and taste on the Suider-Paarl estate itself.

Location and why it works on a Cape day

Fairview sits in the Agter-Paarl / Suid Agter-Paarl pocket—easy to combine with neighbouring Suider-Paarl cellars or a loop toward Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Expect a working farm atmosphere: goats as mascots, cheese counters, and tasting pods designed for social groups rather than silent bar stools. Parking and queues can build on weekends and peak season; arrive early or pre-book premium and large-group tastings.

Wine and cheese tastings (current cellar-door menu)

Official tasting-room offerings (verify on fairview.co.za/tasting-room before you travel):

  • Farmer’s Tasting — R105 pp: daily selection of 6 wines with 4 cheeses and 2 cured meats, served in barrel-shaped tasting pods
  • Standard Tasting — R95 pp: 6 wines paired with 6 Fairview cow and goat’s milk cheeses
  • Kids’ Tasting — R65 pp: 5 sweeter cheeses, 1 sweet treat, and a glass of EGA or lemonade
  • Cheese Tasting — R45 pp: daily selection of 6 cheeses

Hours: tasting room Monday–Sunday 09:00–17:00; closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; closes 16:00 on 24 and 31 December. Groups of 10+ must book via tasting@fairview.co.za or +27 21 863 2450.

Beryl Back Master Tasting

For a quieter, tutored flight away from the main pods, the Beryl Back Master Tasting room (named for Charles Back’s late mother) runs Monday–Sunday 09:00–16:00 and is limited to smaller groups of up to 6 people; pre-booking is recommended.

  • Premium Master — R250 pp: 8 premium wines including two vintage wines, with 6 cheeses, 2 cured meats, fresh bread and farm olive oil
  • Daily Master — R175 pp: 8 premium wines with 8 cheeses, fresh bread and olive oil

Book through the same tasting contacts: master-tasting page.

Goat Tower, Goatshed, deli and bakery

The Goat Tower has stood above the Goatshed since 1981, inspired by a tower Charles Back saw in Portugal; farm goats remain the estate’s mascots, and September kid season is occasionally celebrated at the tower when nannies welcome new kids (seasonal—check the farm’s goat-tower page).

Goatshed Restaurant is the sit-down country eatery using farm produce. Book tables via the Visit / Goatshed channels: goatshed@fairview.co.za / +27 21 863 3609. Official Goatshed hours are typically Monday–Sunday 09:00–16:30 (kitchen and bar close 16:00); closed 25 December and 1 January—confirm same-day service on the site.

The Deli & Shop (inside the tasting complex) stocks 50+ cow and goat cheese styles plus condiments, jams, free-range eggs and meats. The on-farm bakery supplies artisanal breads (ciabatta, honey & oat, rye, croissants, seed loaf, bretzels; seasonal mosbolletjies from grape must) sold through the deli and Goatshed.

Signature wine personality

Expect Rhône-inspired reds and whites, MCC appearances, and the playful Goats do Roam story that grew from goats wandering vineyard rows. Cellar-door exclusives rotate through the pods—ask hosts what is poured that day rather than assuming a fixed SKU list.

Practical visit tips

  • Web: fairview.co.za
  • Tasting: tasting@fairview.co.za / +27 21 863 2450
  • Book Master and groups of 10+; walk-ins for smaller Standard/Farmer’s flights are common but busy
  • Pair a Standard or Farmer’s tasting with a deli picnic or Goatshed lunch
  • Families: Kids’ Tasting + Goat Tower photo stop
  • Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day; early close on 24 & 31 Dec

FAQ

Is Fairview only about goats?

No—the goats and cheese are famous, but the tasting pods and Master room are serious wine experiences with curated pairings.

Do I need a reservation?

Recommended for Master tastings and required for groups of 10+. Smaller parties often walk in during published hours.

Where is it exactly?

Suid Agter-Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl 7646—Agter-Paarl side of the Paarl wine map.

Why Fairview belongs on a Western Cape wine portal

Few Paarl estates pack wine, cheese, bakery, restaurant and a genuine landmark (the Goat Tower) into one GPS pin with transparent, published prices. Use Fairview when your itinerary needs a destination day—not a quiet boutique hour—and keep Goatshed and Master bookings separate from casual pod tastings so timing stays realistic.

Things to do at Fairview Wine & Cheese

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Notable wines

Goats do Roam; Rhône varietals; cheese pairings; MCC

Wines made here

24 of 50 wines shown. 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

Iconic Goat Tower and kids’ cheese tasting with lemonade, plus a full Goatshed kids menu of pizza, burgers and toasties.

With kids. About 46 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Kids menuGrape juiceAnimalsLawnsCasual food

  • Goat Tower
  • meet baby goats (seasonal)
  • cheese tasting

Fairview is famous for its Goat Tower, and kids love seeing the goats up close — during the September kidding season, baby goats may even appear at the tower. The Kids’ Tasting (R65 when last checked) pairs five sweeter cheeses with a sweet treat and a drink such as lemonade. At the Goatshed, there’s a full kids’ menu for under-12s with pizza, burgers and toasties. Fairview suits toddlers and tweens, with outdoor farm spaces around the Goat Tower and Goatshed, though no dedicated playground was verified on official pages. Groups of 10 or more must book the tasting. It’s a great pick for curious kids who enjoy animals and cheese.

Before you go

  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
What is in the kids’ tasting?

Five sweeter cheeses, a sweet treat and a drink such as lemonade — R65 when last checked.

Will we see baby goats?

Possibly — September kidding season may bring baby goats to the Goat Tower.

Is there a playground?

No dedicated playground was verified on official pages.

Nearby with children

  • Afrikaanse Taalmonument — Kids museum, Paarl · 2 km Website
  • Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Paarl · 3 km Website
  • Drakenstein Lion Park — Animals, Paarl · 3 km Website
  • Paarl Arboretum — Nature reserve, Paarl · 5 km

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.

Weddings here

Functions considered case-by-case at Goatshed restaurant; no wedding offer published

Limited weddings. About 46 min from Cape Town. 46 min from the airport.

Goatshed Restaurant; tasting room

Fairview is listed as Limited in our Paarl wedding audit. The official Fairview Marketplace FAQ says functions are considered case by case, centred on the Goatshed restaurant, but weddings aren't mentioned.

At a glance

  • Spaces: Goatshed Restaurant; tasting room
  • Catering: Goatshed Restaurant
  • Contact: Goatshed or tasting team via the official site

Check whether a private celebration can fit around the restaurant's trading hours, and how many guests the Goatshed can seat for a private booking. 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. Most Paarl estates are roughly an hour from Cape Town, so plan guest transport for the evening and confirm where overflow guests will stay.

Price: Rates on enquiry.

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

Does Fairview host weddings?

Weddings aren't mentioned on the official pages. Functions are considered case by case, so our audit marks Fairview Limited.

Where would a function be held?

At the Goatshed restaurant, catered by the restaurant team.

How many guests can Fairview take?

No function capacity is published. Ask the team directly.

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. Tours.

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Fairview Wine & Cheese?

Fairview Wine & Cheese is at Suid Agter-Paarl Road, Paarl. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 50–70 minutes.

When is Fairview Wine & Cheese open?

Open Sunday · 09:00-17:00. Hours change, so call +27 21 863 2450 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Fairview Wine & Cheese?

From R45 · Groups of 10 by appointment. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at Fairview Wine & Cheese?

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
-33.7695
Longitude
18.919
Elevation
184 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.2 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
11% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
55.5 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • OpenStreetMap node 12587657706
  • Wikidata Q5430892
  • Wikipedia: Fairview Wine and Cheese
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • 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
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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