Terroir Awards 2010
Paarl District Terroir Award (including all wards)
Top Chardonnay: Vrede-en-Lust Marguerite Chardonnay 2009
Franschhoek Vallei Ward and Simonsberg-Paarl Ward Terroir Award
Top Chardonnay: Vrede-en-Lust Marguerite Chardonnay 2009

The countdown is on to the world's largest sporting event; the next FIFA World Cup, to be held next year in South Africa. In Africa for the first time! Vrede en Lust is one of the most ideal tour base locations for a private tour group of up to 22 people.
Perfect for a company planning to treat and entertain its employees and clients or the most amazing private retreat & tour base for a group of friends! Lots of entertainment options on site, capacity to run big screen events and more. A helicopter landing pad ensures easy access by air to Cape Town International airport or the Waterfront heli-pad near the stadium.
We are located just 60km outside of Cape Town, 30 minutes from the Cape Town International airport by car and 40 minutes from the new Cape Town stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
In the heart of the Cape Winelands - surrounded by the beautifull wineland towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch and of course Franschhoek. The winelands is home to 4 of South Africa's top-10 restaurants and countless other wonderful restaurants, bisto's and pubs.
Less than 10km from 2 top class golf courses: Pearl Valley, home to the South African Open Golf tournament and Paarl Golf Club with 27 top class holes. Close to the 2 golf courses in Stellenbosch with a few more courses 30 minutes away.
We have on offer the historic Manor House, with 5 bedrooms and accommodation for up to 10 plus the equally historic Jonkmanshuis with its three delux two-bedroom suites - each with accommodation for up to 4 guests.
FIFA 2010 WorldCup Package: 11 deluxe bedrooms, poolhouse, gym, lots of entertainment options & facilities, exclusive use of the whole Vrede en Lust historic complex. Our top rated chefs from Cotage Fromage will be on hand to cater for functions, parties and even run cooking courses!
For more information please contact Wiena Riedel at wiena.riedel@vnl.co.za
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Wine Cellar Tour
Experience everything from the vine to the wine. Start with
a vineyard tour then be guided through our cellar and finish
in the tasting room to sample our wines.