ABOUT PASERENE

AUTHENTIC,
CREATIVE, UNIQUE.

Paserene is a boutique winery in Franschhoek, owned by Martin Smith and Ndavhe Mareda, that produces high- end, luxury wines. With a strong emphasis on “sense of place and people”, we take great care to ensure all the wines we produce, the art work on the labels, and the tasting experience is truly authentic and guarantee a lasting legacy.

When you sip on a glass of Paserene’s boutique wine, you are creating an unforgettable moment in time – one to be remembered with each mouthful.

The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of “travelling and free” birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene Winery is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to its award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the wine estate, ideal for a day of opulent wine tasting in Franschhoek or to sit and sip away the afternoon as you enjoy our stunning views.

ABOUT PASERENE

AUTHENTIC,
CREATIVE, UNIQUE.

Paserene is a boutique winery in Franschhoek, owned by Martin Smith and Ndavhe Mareda, that produces high- end, luxury wines. With a strong emphasis on “sense of place and people”, we take great care to ensure all the wines we produce, the art work on the labels, and the tasting experience is truly authentic and guarantee a lasting legacy.

When you sip on a glass of Paserene’s boutique wine, you are creating an unforgettable moment in time – one to be remembered with each mouthful.

The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of “travelling and free” birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene Winery is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to its award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the wine estate, ideal for a day of opulent wine tasting in Franschhoek or to sit and sip away the afternoon as you enjoy our stunning views.

PASERENE BUSINESS

THE
PARTNERSHIP

Martin fondly describes the partnership as one of strength, likening it to an army of ants, that prove working together only makes for a stronger, more creative business.

Ndavhe Mareda is passionate about South African wines, and after learning of Martin’s philosophy and intention of starting a new wine brand proposed a partnership to produce world-class wines with creativity and passion.

And so started the journey of Paserene…

PASERENE BUSINESS

THE
PARTNERSHIP

Martin fondly describes the partnership as one of strength, likening it to an army of ants, that prove working together only makes for a stronger, more creative business.

Ndavhe Mareda is passionate about South African wines, and after learning of Martin’s philosophy and intention of starting a new wine brand proposed a partnership to produce world-class wines with creativity and passion.

And so started the journey of Paserene…

THE WINEMAKER

MARTIN
SMITH

Born in the small town of Ashton, Martin is a third generation wine-maker, whose passion was ignited through the influence of his father and grandfather. Soon after birth, Martin’s family moved to Worcester where his father started a wine bottling plant.

He describes his upbringing as “innocent”, where he and his siblings spent days riding horses and biking, while sitting around the kitchen table in the evenings listening to stories of wine-making. It was then, at the early age of 13 that Martin knew he wanted to make wine.

THE WINEMAKER

MARTIN
SMITH

Born in the small town of Ashton, Martin is a third generation wine-maker, whose passion was ignited through the influence of his father and grandfather. Soon after birth, Martin’s family moved to Worcester where his father started a wine bottling plant.

He describes his upbringing as “innocent”, where he and his siblings spent days riding horses and biking, while sitting around the kitchen table in the evenings listening to stories of wine-making. It was then, at the early age of 13 that Martin knew he wanted to make wine.

GENERAL MANAGER

STEPHANIE
DUVAL

Stephanie Duval, our General Manager, is responsible for the Paserene Lifestyle brand and tasting lounge experiences. Stephanie is French-speaking with a solid background in business management and manages all our departments, the vineyards and the tasting lounge in Franschhoek with Ndavhe Mareda and Martin Smith.

She has been an expert in the wine industry for several years and is passionate about wine. She admires South African wines greatly and believes there is excellent potential for our wine industry. The climate is perfect for growing vineyards and offers a diverse range of varietals from which to choose.

GENERAL MANAGER

STEPHANIE
DUVAL

Stephanie Duval, our General Manager, is responsible for the Paserene Lifestyle brand and tasting lounge experiences. Stephanie is French-speaking with a solid background in business management and manages all our departments, the vineyards and the tasting lounge in Franschhoek with Ndavhe Mareda and Martin Smith.

She has been an expert in the wine industry for several years and is passionate about wine. She admires South African wines greatly and believes there is excellent potential for our wine industry. The climate is perfect for growing vineyards and offers a diverse range of varietals from which to choose.

I love tasting older wines, I wonder about the hands that make that wine, where are they now, are they still alive? Did it rain a lot that year, was it warm. What cars people drove then? The politics, what were their fears, aspirations were there still a lot of fish in the oceans; was life easier then? Truly old wines from the 1920’s and 1940’s, is like a time capsule, a liquid photograph. I hope people can taste my wines when I am no longer here.

DISCOVER OUR WINES

EVENTS

EXCLUSIVE
FUNCTIONS

We host small parties, intimate weddings, conferences and special tastings in our contemporary tasting lounge and on our wine estate.

Please send us an email to enquire about rates and what we can offer to make your special occasion some thing to remember!

EVENTS

EXCLUSIVE
FUNCTIONS

We host small parties, intimate weddings, conferences and special tastings in our contemporary tasting lounge and on our wine estate.

Please send us an email to enquire about rates and what we can offer to make your special occasion some thing to remember!

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