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De Diamondt en de Peerlberg: A Treasure in the World of Wine

De Diamondt en de Peerlberg: A Treasure in the World of Wine  When searching for a wine to enjoy, the crux of discovery is a bottle that transports the imbiber to a specific place and time. The wines of Paarl fulfill this search with exciting and truly unique wines. Among them unfolds a varied geography translated by producers of all sizes. A closer look indicates strong threads and a compelling central identity. What is it? One word that emerges continuously in discussions of Paarl is “diversity.” Surrounded by mountains, with the Berg River flowing through, Paarl is home to a multitude of aspects and elevations, a near infinite number of soil types, and unique microclimates. Scale of production varies from tiny garagistes to large-scale producers like Fairview and KWV (the oldest bonded winery in South Africa). Growers and winemakers bring resumes ranging from new and excited to old and wise. Bottle prices swing from just a few Rand on the South African market to some of the most

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