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Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

About Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

Brookdale Estate is an elegant winery in Paarl's Wine Valley that explores lesser-known wine varietals from Portugal, Italy, and France under the vision of proprietor Tim Rudd and winemaker Xander Sadie. The estate features a bistro restaurant and tasting room set within a manor house overlooking sprawling vineyards beneath dramatic mountains, offering a tranquil refuge for wine exploration and celebration.

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Varietals

Grenache BlancPiquepoul BlancRoussanneMarsanneGrenache NoirChenin BlancSyrahGSM

Visiting Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

Tasting fee
Not listed
Reservations
Not listed
Tasting room
Open to visitors

From their website, September 6, 2026.

When to visit Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know about Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

Yes, Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room has a tasting room open to visitors.
Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room focuses on Grenache Blanc, Piquepoul Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Noir, and more. Signature bottles include 2024 Brookdale Sixteen Field Blend, 2025 Brookdale Sixteen Field Blend, 2024 Brookdale Bradbourne Estate Blend, 2025 Brookdale Bradbourne Estate Blend, 2024 Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc, 2025 Brookdale Grenache Noir, 2025 Brookdale Twenty Field Blend, Mason Road GSM, Mason Road Syrah, Mason Road Serendipity Rosé. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room doesn't allow dogs on the property. Service animals are a separate case and are generally accommodated. Plan a stop where your dog can wait comfortably, or pick a dog-friendly estate for that leg of the day.
Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room is in Paarl, in the Paarl wine region. Phone: +27 87 183 3919. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room is led by Xander Sadie, Shanice du Preez. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room offers: Tasting Room, Bistro Restaurant, Manor House Accommodation and Events & Weddings. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Where to find Brookdale Estate | Bistro Restaurant & Tasting Room

Paarl, South Africa