The Cape's most historically significant wine ward surrounding the granite dome mountains northeast of Cape Town, home to the KWV's historic cellars and a new generation of estate producers working with Rhône varieties, Portuguese varieties, and Chenin Blanc. The warm Mediterranean climate on decomposed granite produces full-bodied Shiraz, Pinotage, and Grenache Blanc of genuine character; the Franschhoek Pass and Groot Drakenstein sub-areas provide cooler-climate sites.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Good Paarl vintage; balanced Rhône blends and precise Chardonnay |
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Cape year; Fairview Caldera and Glen Carlou both excelled |
| 2021 | — | Good conditions; elegant style across Rhône and Chardonnay |
| 2020 | — | Warm Mediterranean season; concentrated Grenache-Shiraz with structure |
| 2019 | — | Benchmark Paarl vintage; granite-site wines showing exceptional character |
| 2018 | — | Hot Cape summer; full-bodied Rhône blends with good depth |
| 2017 | — | Variable Cape year; elevation sites delivered best quality |