Wine Estate Western Cape
Avondale
A biodynamic Paarl estate farming with ducks, horses, and a 'nature-first' philosophy.
Worth a Detour
Source Verified
Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
Half day
Our take
Nature-first wine, run by ducks — and it's not a gimmick.
Nature-first wine, run by ducks — and it's not a gimmick.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- Half day
Source Verified
Why it's worth your time
The ducks that patrol the vineyards are the story; the natural, low-sulphur wines are the substance. A different kind of Paarl stop for people who want a farm tour with their tasting.
What we love
The ducks, the natural low-sulphur wines, and the farm tour.
What to know
Fully biodynamic and organic; the farm runs a 'duck patrol' of Indian Runner ducks that eat vineyard pests in place of pesticides.