Decanter – Top 25 New World Sparkling Wines

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Our experts tasted through 95 latest-release premium bubblies from North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to bring you the best 25 available in the UK today. Andy Howard MW analyses the results.

Classical Melodies Under the African Skies

29th March 2025 Join us at Avondale Wine Estate for an enchanting evening of classical melodies under the stars at FABER restaurant, a captivating celebration of music and conviviality set against the breathtaking backdrop of Avondale’s scenic vineyards and mountains....

Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day Dinner at FABER restaurant

Friday 14 February 2025 Indulge in a romantic evening with a contemporary farm-to-fork six-course tasting menu specially crafted by Chef Dale Stevens. This exceptional dining experience is designed to immerse you in culinary delights, featuring aphrodisiac-inspired...

New Years Eve Dinner 2024

Wave 2024 goodbye and step into the new year at your favourite restaurant in the heart of the Winelands, with a farm-to-fork meal, organic and biodynamic Avondale wine, live music and views of gardens, vineyards and mountains. GENERAL INFORMATION: 6 course tasting...

Carols in the Garden

SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER 2024 Join us at Avondale Wine Estate for our annual “Carols at Avondale” event—an enchanting evening of carols by candlelight at FABER restaurant, spreading the Christmas spirit throughout Paarl. Experience an unforgettable night filled with...

FABER Celebrates Cullinary Excellence and wins Prestigious Award

FABER continues to make waves in the culinary world with a series of prestigious awards and nominations, recognising its unwavering commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to announce that FABER has been selected as a winner in the Culinary Experiences category of...

Sustainability is a way of life on Avondale

Situated in the Western Cape region, on the fynbos slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains lies Avondale, Paarl, South Africa – a unique parcel of land we call home. Our family-owned and run wine estate Avondale is committed to the practice of organic, biodynamic,...

Avondale Wine Estate Achieves Full Energy Independence with Cutting-Edge Solar Installation

Avondale proudly announces a significant leap forward in environmental responsibility with the successful implementation of a state-of-the-art solar power plant.

The importance of water at Avondale

At Avondale Wine Estate, we raise a glass to the incredible power of water! After the extensive storms that have hit the Cape Winelands, our dams are all full.   Join us as we dive into the essential role that water plays in creating our wines and maintaining the...

FABER Restaurant receives the nod from Gourmet Guide and Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards

It has been an exceptional few weeks for FABER Restaurant! Situated on the beautiful Avondale Wine Estate, this award-winning restaurant has once again been heralded as one of the best.  We’ve been plated! The Gourmet Guide is South Africa’s original and respected...

Sustainable Farming – preserving the land’s integrity for future generations

Increasingly, wine farmers are putting sustainability at the heart of what they do – and South Africa is no exception. As far back as 1998, South Africa introduced guidelines on sustainability which is adhered to by over 95% of growers and cellars. Sustainable wine...

Avondale Members Club

Avondale Members Club

Our Avondale Members Club offers exclusive rewards to those who share in the love of our wines. Enjoy bespoke wine releases, special offers, and unique events designed for our loyal friends and family.