Written by: Leani Janse van Vuuren
Go further than just visiting a beautiful wine estate – immerse yourself in the flavours and character of the wines by pairing it with delicious bites and unique experiences.
What began as a quest to find the best food and wine combination has evolved into a must-do experience in the South African winelands. Forget the conventional cheese and crackers, these days you can match a selection of wines and Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) varietals with everything from nougat and macaroons to oysters, olives, and even indigenous fynbos.
Whether you want to practise the art of balancing intricate flavours, or simply experiencing something different – we’ve listed 35 extraordinary pairing experiences categorised into The Classics, Fynbos Flair, Cap Classique Delights, The Connoisseur’s Selection, Proudly South African Fusion, Relaxing Rendezvous and Memorable Occasions.
THE CLASSICS
1. Chocolate and Wine, Waterford, Stellenbosch
Whenever you mention Waterford Estate to anyone, chances are that they will reply with that majestic word — ‘chocolate’.
Chocolate and Waterford are synonymous and it’s for good reason. Their flawless combination wasn’t an overnight throw-together. Their renowned winemaker, Kevin Arnold, worked closely with Belgian Chocolatier, Richard von Geusau, to create three chocolates that would perfectly fit a selection of their wines.
A spicy Shiraz is matched with Masala Chai Dark Chocolate, and their Cabernet Sauvignon meets the mysterious flavours of Rock Salt Dark Chocolate. End on a sweet note with Rose Geranium Milk Chocolate mingling flavours with their natural sweet dessert wine.
2. Cheese and wine, Fairview, Paarl
Who can resist the addictive taste of creamy cheese?
Fairview is one of the most visited wine farms in the country and their famous drawcard is exactly this: their ever-popular combination of wine and cheese.
During your pairing, you get to taste six estate wines with a selection of recommended goat and cow milk cheeses to match their flavours. From smooth cheeses like Camembert and Brie, to crumbly feta and blue cheese and their famous White Rock fruity cheeses. You will soon discover your favourite.
Fairview also has a smooth system to manage large groups, with a variety of tasting areas and pods as well as a tasting-ticketing system, which is very convenient.
3. Oysters and Cap Classique, Grand Provence, Franschhoek
If you’re looking for a refined and luxurious pairing experience, it can’t get much better than sampling oysters and bubbly at Grande Provence’s elegant sculpture garden in the culinary capital of South Africa.
And they’re not just any oysters. The locally sourced West Coast oysters are freshly shucked on the estate and topped with gourmet dressings that are conceptualised by the Head Chef.
Grande Provence Brut is sipped along with an oyster topped with pickled daikon, Asian style radish and a soy and sesame dressing. The Brut Rosé is a decadent partner for an oyster with homemade wasabi mayonnaise and spring onion, and the flagship finale is the Vintage Brut with a yuzu pearl-oyster to add a kick of citrus.
4. Olive and wine, Kloovenburg, Swartland
The entrance to Kloovenburg Estate just outside Riebeek-Kasteel is a clear giveaway of what you’ll be pairing your wine with – this is olive country. And at Kloovenburg, you’ll get to taste some of the finest olives in the country.
Their tasting room is set in the wine cellar surrounded by barrels, offering an immersive experience to taste your way through their produce and products. Choose the classic wine tasting consisting of a flight of nine wines, along with olive products presented on a wooden board, including: oil, marinated olives, tapenades or jams.
If you have a greater appetite, opt for the meat and cheese platter for two for a selection of cured meats, local cheeses, freshly baked bread, olives in blackberry dressing, olive tapenade, pesto and cream cheese dip, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
5. Seasonal Pairing Experience, Creation Wines, Hemel en Aarde
The team at Creation are trailblazers when it comes to gourmet food and wine pairing in South Africa.
The estate has won multiple awards for their popular pairings, including the Klink Award for Best Food and Wine Pairing for multiple years in a row as well as the Best of Wine Tourism Winner for Regional Winner Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences.
Experience their signature five-course dining journey paired with six of their cool climate wines that will take you through a medley of taste sensations. Their menu gets updated according to the seasons to match the mood, flavours and freshest ingredients of the year.
Their five chapters usually start out on a lighter, peachy note; getting heavier and more complex as the plot thickens, before it ends with a sweet temptation.
Creation also offers a plant-based pairing menu and an innovative Art Wine Pairing experience. They are usually quite fully booked, so make sure to reserve your table in advance.
FYNBOS FLAIR
6. Cape Fynbos and Wine, Bartinney, Stellenbosch
Did you know that fynbos, the vegetation type found only in the Cape region, is not just beautiful to look at, but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site? The Cape Floral Region, is officially one of the most special places on earth and lucky for us, many of South Africa’s wine farms are nestled in between!
For a one-of-a-kind occasion, book a spot at an interactive wine and fynbos tasting experience as you incorporate touch, smell, sight and taste to blend the flavours of the farm’s fynbos with three Bartinney wines.
For a sharper tasting experience, swap grapes for juniper berries by tasting the farm’s very own range of gin – The Tempest Gin.
Either way, you’ll love relaxing at their Tasting Shed – a beautiful area with a terrace overlooking the Simonsberg, boasting some of the most beautiful views in the valley.
7. Fynbos Cupcakes and Wine, Delheim , Stellenbosch
The cupcake and wine pairing at Delheim has been a hit for years. Recently, they’ve added a fragrant new local twist to the experience: fynbos-inspired flavours.
The honeybush cupcake is set to bring out the fruity flavours of their Chardonnay, whilst the buchu cupcake is a surprising pair to the scarce varietal of the farm, Gewürztraminer.
Delheim’s Merlot matches well with the fynbos honey cupcake and to end it off on a high note, the Pinotage is paired with a rooibos cupcake to highlight the dark and warm spicy flavours.
On beautiful days, you can enjoy your tasting on the garden patio with a view of Table Mountain in the distance.
8. Fynbos Walk, Bouchard Finlayson, Hermanus
The Hemel en Aarde valley means “heaven and earth” in Afrikaans – and we couldn’t think of a name more fitting. With the combination of beautiful mountains, extraordinary fynbos and young vineyards producing top class wines – it’s heavenly indeed!
At Bouchard Finlayson, only 25 of their 125 hectares is cultivated under vine. The rest of the estate is set aside as a conservancy to protect the indigenous fynbos vegetation.
Witness their great diversity of plants by going on a fynbos walk. Buy your ticket at reception to support their conservation efforts, and receive a bottle of water and a detailed map to guide you along the well-marked trail across the estate.
After inhaling the fragrance of fresh fynbos, stop at the cellar to try one of their tasting experiences which includes macarons or savoury tasting portions. Or, you can try their premium wine pairing experience where you pair their three top wines with small dishes curated by recipe book author, Ilse van der Merwe.
9. Rooibos and Wine Pairing, Klawer Cellars, Namaqua West Coast
South Africa’s famous rooibos plant, mostly used to produce fine fragrant tea, can only be found in the Cederberg area of the Western Cape. To make the most of this special regional produce, local Klawer Cellars is combining rooibos with what they do best: wine.
Start your rooibos product pairing on a sweet note by tasting their Chenin Blanc along with sweet rooibos fudge, followed by Rosé and melba toast with a rooibos drizzle.
Over to the reds, their Pinotage is paired with a rooibos biscotti, and the Cabernet Sauvignon with rooibos soya sauce and cheddar. The pinnacle of the experience is a delicious solo performance by their African Vermouth – fortified wine infused with rooibos plants and Buchu herbs.
Klawer also offers more tasting experiences – from cheese and sweets to olives and even a special tasting for kids.
10. Wine and Fynbos Tour, Glenwood Vineyards, Franschhoek
Discover the wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom at Nature’s Window – Glenwood Vineyard’s panoramic mountain-top tasting room.
To get there, you can enjoy a leisurely 20-minute stroll with a 70 meter climb to the top of the hill – offering you plenty of opportunities to appreciate the breathtaking seasonal displays of King Proteas, Blushing Brides and Pincushions along the way. If you’re not keen to build up a sweat, but you still want a sense of adventure – catch a ride on the gravel trails in Glenwood’s open 4×4 vehicle.
Once you’re at Nature’s Window, you’ll get the chance to taste a flight of five wines produced by their small winery. And if you want a bite to eat, don’t forget to pre-order gourmet sushi to complement your tasting.
CAP CLASSIQUE DELIGHTS
11. Macaron and Cap Classique, Canto, Durbanville
“Paire parfaite” is French for “the perfect pair” and the term was probably invented to describe two of their finest delicacies: macarons and champagne.
The South African version of French Champagne is of course Méthode Cap Classique (MCC), and Canto has created four delicious varieties to match four flavours of macarons.
Canto is one of the newest wine farms in the Durbanville Wine Valley, boasting a modern tasting room where you can enjoy your bubbles and sweet treats.
Start sipping on their Chardonnay MCC Brut paired with a hazelnut macaron that highlights the earthy undertone. The Shiraz Rosé MCC is one of only three of its type in the country and is a very interesting match with the red velvet macaron.
A favourite is the moreish Turkish Delight macaron with the Pinot Noir MCC and to end it off the classic Chardonnay/Pinot Noir MCC is enjoyed with the salted caramel macaron.
12. Artisanal nougat and Cap Classique, Villiera, Stellenbosch
Blissful bubbles meet delicious delicacies. Villiera is a family-owned winery specialising in the beautiful art of making some of the best Méthode Cap Classique in the country.
To harmonise perfectly with a selection of Villiera’s sparkling wines, they are pairing it with a variety of delicious Rose’s artisanal nougat.
The tangy hints from Grier Brut is balanced with berry and cherry nougat, whilst the fruity Villiera Tradition Brut is matched with a macadamia nougat to add a creamy characteristic.
The earthy almond nougat is best suited for the Monro Brut, oh and you’ll love the goji berry, almond and rooibos tea nougat as a blush companion for the Tradition Brut Rose.
13. Confectionary and Cap Classique, KWV Emporium, Paarl
Decadent. Luxurious. Artisanal. These three words best describe the mouthwatering Basilei and Laborie Cap Classique pairing at the KWV Emporium in Paarl.
Basilei is an innovative confectionery company in Cape Town making the most delicious handmade range of artisanal sweet products.
Start by tasting Basilei’s gourmet fluffy marshmallows. First up: enjoy their heritage-inspired melktert marshmallow paired with Laborie’s MCC le Grand Nectar, followed by a perfectly pink pairing: a classic strawberry marshmallow with the MCC Brut Rose.
Next up is the rich salted caramel fudge balanced perfectly with flavours of apple and orange blossoms of the MCC Brut. End your experience by tasting Laborie’s crisp MCC Blanc De Blanc coupled with French honey and almond nougat.
14. Sparkle and Pop’ Gourmet Cap Classique Pairing, Graham Beck, Robertson
Located in the heart of the Robertson wine route, Graham Beck Estate is world-renowned for their mastery to craft some of South Africa’s finest Cap Classiques.
One of their most unique tasting experiences is their “Sparkle and Pop Gourmet Popcorn Pairing”, featuring a selection of four sparkling wines from the Graham Beck Non-Vintage and Vintage Collection.
Each Cap Classique is thoughtfully paired with inventive popcorn infusions, celebrating the diversity of South African flavours. From biltong-dusted popcorn enhancing the Pinot Noir Rosé to beetroot, raspberry, and buchu meringue complementing the Brut Rosé NV, every pairing strikes a perfect balance of flavours and textures.
15. Cap Classique and Canapes, Le Lude, Franschhoek
Welcome to a sophisticated, French-inspired wine tasting experience at Le Lude. Explore a journey of sparkling wonders and culinary delights in their elegant wine tasting room.
Sit down under chandeliers to enjoy any (or all) of their four Cap Classique wines along with a selection of three gourmet canapé menus, or a local cheese board.
From their Réserve Brut and Brut Rosé to the elegant Réserve Prestige Rosé, Le Lude pairs their bubbles with carefully crafted canapés that turn tasting into an experience. Expect roasted pear and whipped feta cheese on baguette, smoked snoek croquette with apple-mustard compote, and a tempting triple chocolate lamington.
THE CONNOISSEUR’S SELECTION
16. Black Truffle and Wine, Anthonij Rupert Wyn, Franschhoek
Winter signals a truly special time at Antonij Rupert Wyne. It’s truffle time, and your once-a-year opportunity to indulge in their exclusive truffle-inspired dining experiences.
As South Africa’s pioneering wine farm to grow these delicacies, they unearth these prized black Périgord truffles during winter each year after being nurtured in the farm’s ideal cool climate conditions.
The truffle-inspired dining experiences usually include four courses, each crafted to highlight the rich flavours of the truffles and paired with wines from Anthonij Rupert’ Wyn’s terroir-specific Cape of Good Hope wine range.
If you can’t travel to the farm, they also sell their truffles and truffle products for a fabulous pairing experience at home.
17. Wine and Salt, Fleur du Cap, Stellenbosch
Wine and salt have one thing in common – the climate, area and weather greatly influence their character and taste.
When specific salt from across the world is expertly paired with the right wine, it can improve the taste to bring out a richer and smoother texture.
To give you a glimpse of the different salty flavours, you can match five different types of savoury bites to complement five of Fleur du Cap’s wines.
Start off with their Sauvignon Blanc paired with seasoned butter popcorn, followed by green olive tapenade coupled with their Chardonnay. Try their Merlot with carpaccio of beef and their complex Cabernet Sauvignon with a flavourful duck rillette.
Finally, and obviously, try their homemade fudge heavenly paired with their sweet Noble Late Harvest.
18. Krone Cap Classique Vertical Tasting, Twee Jonge Gezellen, Tulbagh
Immerse yourself in the stories and taste evolution of Twee Jonge Gezellen – a 300-year-old farm outside Tulbagh that produces Krone Cap Classique wines.Join their vintage-only vertical tasting experience to journey through the ages of Krone, starting with older vintages to the more recent, each revealing the essence of site, soil, and weather at its time.
Opt for either the Standard or Premium tasting for a tailored exploration of their finest offerings. Immerse yourself in the sensory experience of the tasting room, designed to reflect the estate’s heritage and original architecture.
19. Taste the Difference, Esona, Robertson
Before going into the details of the multi-faceted pairing, the setting of the tasting is something you should know about. It’s set in a 95 year old, rustic, dark underground cellar with their original kruips (vintage cement fermentation tanks) still in place.
By candlelight, you get to taste their three soft wines, twice. Why a second time? Well, they want you to compare the taste of the wine in an ordinary wine glass, with a grape-specific crystal glass called a ‘Riedel’. And apparently the difference is remarkable.
Esona also offers a music, food and wine pairing where your senses of hearing and sight, by playing music to suit each varietal and showcasing an art piece with each tasting.
20. Vintage Tasting Experience, Groot Constantia, Constantia
To celebrate Groot Constantia’s 339th birthday this year, the ionic wine farm has lined up a range of special experiences to honour its rich heritage.
Available only during July and August 2024, you can now book your spot to join one of Groot Constantia’s exclusive Vintage Tasting Experiences. This invitation doesn’t come often – not only will you be able to taste five of the estate’s most prestigious vintages, but you’ll be doing it inside the historic cellars of their Manor House.
Taste your choice of three red wines, one white wine and end with their multiple award-winning wine – Grand Constance. Red wine vintages to choose from include the Merlot 2013, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Shiraz 2014 and their Gouverneurs Reserve Red 2011/2010. For white wines, you can select between the Gouverneurs Reserve White 2013 as well as the Chardonnay of 2018 and 2019.
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN SELECTION
21. Boerebraai Tapas and Wine, Middelvlei, Stellenbosch
Now this is a pairing that happens informally in thousands of South African households over weekends: braai and wine.
For a taste of authentically traditional food prepared on an open fire and accompanied by a great selection of Middelvlei wines, this is the place to be.
In a relaxed farm-setting you can enjoy local favourites like mini potbrood (bread) and snoek pâté, boerewors-sosaties (sausage skewers) or a variety of gourmet cheesy braaibroodjies (sandwiches grilled over open fire). Their wine tasting list ranges from Chardonnay to Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
If you want to skip the meat, you can opt to pair a variety of braaibroodjies with wine. To sip and eat like a local, make sure to pay Middelvlei a visit.
22. Biltong and Wine, Die Keldery, Namaqua West Coast
De Keldery has mastered the perfect balance of hosting a warm and authentic environment, while offering modern facilities with delicious food and wine.
At their Namaqua Tasting Room, they rotate their pairings to keep things fun and interesting, but their traditional wine and biltong pairing is a firm favourite, and stays on the menu right through the year
Included in the biltong tasting is five different cured meaty bites to pair with Namaqua and Spencer Bay wines. Finger-licking chilli bites, beef biltong, droëwors, cabanossi and BBQ bites go down well with their sweet and dryer wine counterparts.
Oh yes, don’t forget the kids! Let the young ones be entertained by the Master Taster adventure with grape juices and jelly tots. For more kid-friendly wine estates, click here.
23. South African Food & Wine, Le Pommier, Stellenbosch
Get a taste of classic South African flavours at Le Pommier Wine Estate in the beautiful countryside of Stellenbosch.
Their South African Food & Wine experience will let you taste three locally-loved bites paired with three of their finest wines. From the hearty chicken pie, rich oxtail paté, and a traditional Cape Malay traditional meal – beef bobotie, each dish showcases local ingredients and the country’s culinary heritage.
Children don’t have to be left out here either. They can choose between their own pizza and juice pairing, or sweet treats paired with flavoured milk.
24. Indigenous tasting, Vergenoegd Löw , Stellenbosch
Discover the Indigenous Tasting experience at Vergenoegd Löw to celebrate a selection of very unique local flavours.
Sample six wines from their range of red and whites, paired with carefully curated heritage flavours to celebrate the diverse tastes of South Africa.
Awaken your taste buds with bokkoms – tasty salt-cured dried fish; have a bite of biltong – famous spice-cured meat; and drink a sip of amasi – fermented traditional milk. End off your proudly South African food and wine pairing with homemade onion marmalade, chutneys and other delicious herbs, spices and relishes.
Sounds like something you’d love? Make sure to book your spot before you arrive.
25. Gourmet Pie and Wine, Imbuko, Wellington
What is more hearty than a homemade pie and a glass of delicious wine?
At Imbuko Wine Farm outside the quaint town of Wellington, you get to indulge in the comfort of their gourmet pies paired with their signature Van Zijl wine range. Each pie is chosen to complement the unique characteristics of Imbuko’s wines, creating a harmonious blend of tastes.
Pair their Chardonnay-Viognier with a flavourful Cape Malay chicken curry pie, and have a bite of the rich savoury lamb curry pie along with the Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste how perfectly the Pinotage complements the slow-roasted venison pie, and enjoy the Shiraz-Mourvedre along with the biltong pie.
RELAXING RENDEZVOUS
26. Pizza and Wine, Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch
Set amidst historic Cape Dutch architecture and beautiful vineyards, Blaauwklippen offers a lovely setting to enjoy artisanal pizzas freshly prepared and paired with their delicious wines.
Sip on a glass of Chenin while tasting their Mediterranean inspired Athena pizza, boasting a blend of feta, rosemary, onion, and garlic.
For cheese enthusiasts, the Formaggi blends brie, gorgonzola, mozzarella, and parmesan into a harmonious symphony along with their Shiraz. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Marinara pizza with prawn, calamari, garlic, and a hint of chilli, paired with a golden Chardonnay. For complex flavours, the Quattro Stagioni has ham, artichokes, olives, and mushrooms as topics and enjoyed with the Cabernet Sauvignon.
If you’re not in the mood for pizza, Blaauwklippen has a menu of other pairing options to choose from – from ravioli pairing, to wine and crisps, chocolate, macarons and cheesecake.
27. Seafood and Wine, Fryer’s Cove, Namaqua West Coast
The Jetty Restaurant is Fryer’s Cove’s joint project with the community to boost the local economy of Doringbay.
Situated right on the water’s edge overlooking the icey Atlantic Ocean and serving the freshest seafood in the area – it is right here where their wines truly shine.
In their natural habitat, the wines are paired with homecooked West Coast favourites such as curry fish, abalone risotto, snoekkoekies, abalone, roosterkoek, and freshly caught linefish. If your mouth is watering too, hit the N7 (three hours from Cape Town) for a weekend filled with warm West Coast hospitality.
28. Sushi and Wine, Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek
Delight in fresh sushi paired with Cape Point Vineyards’ selection of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc wines.
Book a table at the estate’s Meldt restaurant, to order one of their three signature sushi and wine pairing experiences. Enjoy the citrusy notes of the Noordhoek Sauvignon Blanc to balance the buttery texture of their Salmon Rose Delight. Pair the spiciness of spicy seared tuna with the aromatic Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, or opt to pair the complexity of the Isliedh paired with umami tuna sashimi.
Not in the mood for a fixed pairing? No problem. You can also create your own pairing by choosing your own sushi plates and wines from their menu.
29. Sips and Soups Tasting, Spier, Stellenbosch
Embrace the changing seasons with Spier’s Sips & Soups Tasting, your perfect cold-weather remedy. Typically from May to September each year, you can visit the estate for a tasting experience featuring four wines expertly paired with comforting bites.
Their new tasting experience celebrates the winter season with thoughtfully curated pairings. Discover four award-winning wines, each matched with a farm-fresh bowl of soup designed to complement its unique flavours.
Savour an organic Good Natured Sauvignon Blanc alongside a creamy pea velouté, or elevate the earthy 21 Gables Chenin Blanc with an earthy forest mushroom consommé.
Indulge in the Seaward Chardonnay paired with a decadent stilton velouté, and conclude with the pairing of Spier’s First Stone Organic Red and a rich chocolate tart sprinkled with Maldon sea salt.
30. Prawns and Wine, Jakkalsvlei, Herbertsdale
Welcome to Jakkalsvlei, a charming wine farm between the Garden Route and the Klein Karoo, where you’ll be welcomed with friendly hospitality and good wine.
Their restaurant offers a long list of different wine and food pairings to choose from such as fudge, chocolates and macaroons; to charcuterie, vegan bites and yes, even tempura prawns.
Start by tasting a prawn with a passion fruit yogurt sauce, paired with their Chenin Blanc. Dip your next prawn in a sweet and sour sauce before taking a sip of their fruity River Cuvée – a blend of Grenache Blanc, Rousanne and Chenin Blanc.
With the Pinotage Rosé, you can enjoy your prawn with a rich plum sauce, and end off sipping on the sweet and bubbly Red Moscato while tasting your last prawn with soya, chilli & ginger sauce.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
31. Chef’s Warehouse Sharing Menu with Wine Maison, Franschhoek
Spoil yourself to a contemporary culinary food and wine pairing journey at Chef’s Warehouse restaurant at Maison Estate in Franschhoek.
Order their famous tapas-for-two menu coupled with a selection of Maison’s finest wines to spend a few hours savouring the tastes, country atmosphere and beautiful views. It’s the perfect recipe for a special afternoon or evening out.
Their menu changes through the year, but what stays the same, is that each small plate offers layers of flavours and textures to gush about. You get to choose four of their eight dishes according to your mood for the day – and they also offer pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options.
Chef’s Warehouse also has other restaurants in South Africa – all with exquisite food and wines at places like Beau Constantia in Constantia and Tintswalo near Hout Bay.
32. Vuur, Remhoogte, Stellenbosch
At Remhoogte Wine Estate’s Vuur restaurant in Stellenbosch, prepare for a dining experience that ignites your senses. With “vuur” meaning “fire” in Afrikaans, the menu celebrates the essence of fire, with dishes cooked by the local chef over open flames to impart rich, smoky flavours.
Throughout the different cultures of South Africa, the method of cooking with fire has become a way of life, rich in traditions, rituals and celebrations. At Vuur, each dish is prepared using different techniques, to bring out the best flavours out of the ingredients. Each dish is then paired with Remhoogte’s award-winning wines, enhancing the natural depth of the hearty flavours.
Set amidst the vineyards and framed by majestic Stellenbosch mountains, Vuur offers a picturesque backdrop for savouring bold, innovative cuisine and exceptional wine.
33. Chef’s Set Menu with Wine, Cavalli, Stellenbosch
For a decadent experience from start to finish – reserve your table at the swanky Cavalli Estate between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Not only is the restaurant regularly included in top fine dining reviews, but they’ve also been voted as the most stylish in South Africa at the Eat Out Awards.
Cavalli offers a luxurious setting with panoramic views over the Helderberg mountains, and eco-architecture and contemporary art to marvel over. The perfect place for a memorable dining experience blending gourmet cuisine with fine wine.
The most popular culinary experience on the estate is their Chef’s Menu. Enjoy a lline-up of South African cuisine that has been meticulously created by well-known Executive Chef, Lucas Carstens. The fresh local ingredients and flavours of his dishes are paired with fine wine from the estate – and with some guest appearances from neighbouring farms like Peter Falke and Ernie Else
34. Five Senses Wine & Food Experience , Nederburg, Paarl
What do you see, smell, taste, hear and feel when you eat wonderful food and drink fantastic wine?
At the iconic Nederburg wine farm, you can now answer this question after joining their unique Dinner of Discovery offering. This immersive food and wine experience allows you to taste a three-course canapé-style meal with three different Nederburg wines – but there’s a catch – you’ll do it twice!
First, you’ll do the entire tasting blindfolded to heighten your senses. For the second round, your blindfold is removed, and during the second and third courses, you’ll also listen to different sounds.
Set against the backdrop of Nederburg’s historic estate, this immersive dining experience promises to tantalise every sense and leave a lasting impression.
35. Six Course Menu with Wine Pairing, Rust en Vrede, Stellenbosch
Come inside the historic walls of Rust en Vrede – a premier wine destination in South Africa with a history of more than 300 years in winemaking. Originally built in 1782, this estate has evolved from a wine cellar to a celebrated restaurant under the inspired leadership of Head Chef Fabio Daniel.
What better way to celebrate the rich heritage and stories of Rust en Vrede, than with a fusion of their six-course fine dining and wine pairing experience? You’ll not only get the chance to taste some of the estate’s famous full bodied red wines, but also a curated selection of local and international wines
The chef has masterfully created dishes that reflect a deep connection to the farm’s terroir and is matched with wines to leave a memory that will linger well after your visit.
