Swartland & Paarl Region
Home of elegant artisanal wine
Doran Vineyards is located just off the R45 on the Swartland borders about 14 km from Wellington and 15 km from Paarl, with panoramic views of the Cape Winelands, which together with the quality soils, exposure, and weather conditions are the perfect ingredients for producing elegant, artisanal wines.
Discover Our Wines
The Farm
Where vine stock and livestock thrive in harmony
Our beautiful estate is home to Aberdeen Angus cattle, Île-de-France sheep, and Bushveldt hens. In addition to the livestock, wildlife includes numerous grysbokkies (they just love to eat the young olive trees), steenbok, duikers, caracals, and bat-eared foxes. The farm dam hosts carp fish and a large collection of birds, ducks, and geese. Birdlife includes fish eagle, Egyptian geese, wild ducks, pelicans, blue cranes, rock pigeons, Cape weavers, and hadedas.
Terroir
The Diversity of our Farmland
Our terroir is the key ingredient of our wine, giving it its elegance and distinction. The diverse and exceptional quality of our soils, as well as the unique weather conditions of Swartland and Paarl, allow us to produce world-class wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the land.
2010
First exports
2011
Our first wine was made
2012
First premium wine made
2012
Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne vines planted
2014
Grenache Noir planted
Geography
The Paarl wine district is north of Stellenbosch. It’s near Wellington to the northeast. The area is surrounded by the Groot and Klein Drakenstein and Franschhoek mountains to the southeast.
Climate
The Paarl region has a hot and dry climate, with little rain during the summer months. Dry farming is common, and the Atlantic sea air plays a crucial role in moderating 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.
