Here, you can discover more about the Brookdale and Mason Road Wine Ranges, ask questions, learn about our vines and wine philosophy and sample our terrior-driven vintages. We are deeply passionate about testing new theories, asking your opinion, trying new things and remembering that each harvest has the potential for the exceptional.

Set on gentle slopes amongst our vineyards, The Bistro gazes out across new vines and the mountainous landscape of our valley in the Paarl Winelands. Here, in this pastoral paradise, menus will move to nature's rhythms under the culinary wisdom of Executive Chef, Gary Coetzee.

Executive Chef, Gary Coetzee, brings imagination to each plate he creates. Having worked as a private chef to the late Sol Kerzner, and head chef at Singita Private Game Reserve, Gary’s culinary landscape is as deep in flavour as it is far reaching in style. From casual dining, creative comfort food and local style braais, to chic cuisine and inspired vegan menus, dining at Brookdale Estate is tailored to the tastes of guests and offers an exceptional opportunity to savour the flavours of Africa. Everything is homemade or locally sourced, and inspired by the landscape and stories of Brookdale. Just as winemaker, Kiara Scott, explores different techniques in the vineyards and cellar, so Gary explores new flavour combinations and ever evolving menus.

Immerse within the gentle sounds of birdsong, breeze through the vines or running water with an outdoor picnic in one of Brookdale Estate’s dedicated picnic sites. Tim Rudd has purposely created areas around the 67-hectare estate with different views and atmospheres for an evolving picnic experience during your stay.

Fresh mountain air is abundant in our valley. If you need to get your heart rate going during your stay, enjoy a walk or run through the Brookdale Estate vineyards and gardens. All of the alien vegetation across the 67 hectares of land was removed and planted with indigenous plants and vines creating acre upon acre of beautiful land to explore on foot. You’ll feel the wonderful freedom and peace of solitude in an open landscape, filled with moments of reflection.

For those who enjoy the time with their mountain bike, bring yours along for a vineyard exploration. While Brookdale Estate does not have formal trails, you are encouraged to explore on your own or with a professional guide. Brookdale’s adventure partners can curate a mountain biking adventure on or off the property, as well as provide bikes if you are unable to bring yours along. Advise Brookdale ahead of your stay if mountain biking is a keen interest to ensure you have the experience you’re looking for. The views are endless with 67 hectares of land to explore.

Your stay at Brookdale Estate is all about opening your heart and mind while enjoying complete tranquillity. Brookdale Estate offers in-room spa therapies for massages, manicures and pedicures to support you in your journey to relaxation. Bookings in advance is essential.

The workout space of Brookdale Estate is tucked off discreetly to the side of the main Manor House with easy access to enjoy a heart-pumping session. Complete with a selection of free weights, endurance rowing machine, elliptical machine, stationary bike, bench, yoga ball and yoga mats, find the perfect speed and intensity for you. Guests have 24-hour access to the space for a workout at any time of the day or night to ensure all your fitness needs are met. Take the yoga mat out for a sunrise or sunset salutation on the terrace with views over the valley for the perfect start or end to your day.

Time. It’s one of those intangible things that changes its form and meaning constantly. Take the time to enjoy a sunset at Brookdale Estate - time out to soak up the peacefulness of a changing landscape and sky. Time is the greatest gift we can give to the ones we love and to ourselves, so sit back and soak in the moment with a glass of Brookdale’s exceptional wine. It’s moments such as these, when we quieten our minds, that our hearts truly open.

Spread your wings and fly with view over the Cape Winelands like none other. Take a tour through the towering mountains, over rolls vineyards, across sprawling orchards and back to Brookdale Estate’s private helipad. Advanced booking is required.

Nelson Mandela’s legacy extends across not only in South Africa, but also the world. Visit the 3-metre monument to Mandela at Klein Drakenstein where he was released from prison in 1990. Discover more about South Africa’s heritage with time at this momentous location, and connect with the history of the country. From here, it is a short drive to Franschhoek to explore more about the French Huguenots, another intriguing layer of South African history.

The iconic Taal Monument in Paarl, South Africa is located on a hill that gazes out over the Paarl valley. Taal, meaning ‘language’, was built in October 1975 to commemorate Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Africa, separate from Dutch. Not only is its location surrounded by incredible views, but it also has hiking and biking trails with walks that can be done from the monument to a close-by rock feature.

Explore the great outdoors in the Paarl region with a choice of wonderous hikes, outrides on horseback, cycling routes, fishing and more. Brookdale Estate has selected partners for privately guided experiences to discover the mountains, valleys and atmosphere of Paarl. Climb Paarl Rock, explore Kromriver or Du Toitskloof. Head out on horseback or enjoy a ride on the wild side with quad biking through the Paarl vineyards. The adventures awaiting are endless.