The wine region of Simonsberg-Paarl is located in the region of Paarl of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mitre's Edge or the Domaine Noble Hill produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Simonsberg-Paarl are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Simonsberg-Paarl often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or red fruit.
In the mouth of Simonsberg-Paarl is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Simonsberg-Paarl, producing 29 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Simonsberg-Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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