DORAN VINEYARDS
The home of elegant,
artisanal hand-nurtured wines created by dedicated, passionate people.
The first vines were planted in 1995. We have continued to add varietals to those we inherited adopting a forward-looking policy and adding three great white varietals – Chenin, Grenache, and Roussanne as well as really interesting reds – Grenache Noir and Durif. Other varietals are to follow during our six-year planting programme.
Doran Vineyards is situated just off Route 45 on the Swartland borders, about 14 km from Wellington, 15 km from Paarl, and 77 km from Cape Town CBD. We look forward to introducing you to our growing portfolio of award-winning premium wines. We offer accommodation on our farm in the luxurious self-catering Manor House that sleeps up to 8 guests. Here, we invite you to relax and rejuvenate in this tranquil environment whilst enjoying excellent wines from our renowned boutique winery.
Discover Inspiration
Our Family
We bring you a combination of beautiful South African wines with Irish charm and character. Our wines are our passion and we know you will believe us.
Discover Creation
Our Wines
Discover our terroir-driven premium quality family wines, a unique blend of Irish-South African inspiration!
Created by a dedicated team of passionate people, our refined and elegant wines are sure to impress.
Our wines reflect our South African roots and represent a unique blend of Irish influence, creating elegant wines which we hope will bring you joy and pleasure!
Discover Celebration
The Supper Club
We cater for all things wine and food, from wine tastings to canapé events to private dinners and everything in between. Our love of good wine, good food, and good times hits its peak with our Supper Clubs. Edwin & Tom host as a natural double act showcasing how our excellent wine is made even better when paired with delicious food (made by Tom). Our evenings are always great fun and organic with people leaving having booked there next visit.
Geography
The Paarl wine district lies to the north of Stellenbosch, and is bordered by the town of Wellington to the north-east, and the mountains of the Groot and Klein Drakenstein and Franschhoek ranges to the south-east.
Climate
The Paarl region enjoys a very hot and dry climate, with rain very rare in the summer months. Dry farming is very common in the area, with sea air from the Atlantic offering a vital moderating factor to the intense summer heat.
Terroir
The terroir naturally gives hearty, concentrated but fresh wines, ideal for serving with a variety of dishes including barbecued meats, game, and even bush meat!
Grapes
We hand-nurture our grapes from vine to table, crafting elegant wines that are a joy to drink and share with family or friends.
Taste
We believe that each varietal is unique and should be celebrated. That’s why we focus on wines that have a full-bodied taste, accentuating the unique characteristics of each varietal.
Winemaking
We combine the tradition and passion of generations of winemakers with cutting-edge technology to produce luxurious wines that are a testament to our uncompromising standards.
The Wines
Every wine we make is a labour of love
The dream behind our wines is that they are crafted in a style that mirrors the best traditions of ancient wine-growing regions. The vines are grown with care and attention in their natural biodynamic environment, which gives them the freedom to express their genetic character as well as exposure to full-bodied fruit flavours.