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Val de Vie is a wine-producing lifestyle estate in Paarl, in South Africa’s Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, with origins dating to 1783. Originally established as a wine farm and quarry by Abraham Andries le Roux, the property was purchased by Martin Venter in 2003/2004, with the first Val de Vie wines produced in 2006. Today it is also a residential, sports, leisure and polo destination. The estate works with a broad range of cultivars, including Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, Ugni Blanc, Cinsaut, Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and Shiraz. No farming practices, sustainability certifications or winemaker details are provided.