If you needed an excuse to trade Table Mountain views for lagoon sunsets, here it is: Alvi’s Drift Food & Wine Pairing Evening is happening on 10 July 2025 at the stylish Island Café in the Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa, and it’s shaping up to be a must-do event of the Knysna Oyster Festival.
Presented by Cape Wine Master Junel van der Merwe, this one-night-only dinner celebrates the bold, award-winning wines of Alvi’s Drift paired with a beautifully curated multi-course menu that’ll make your inner foodie swoon.
Here’s what’s being poured (and plated):
Kick off with a welcome glass of Alvi’s Drift Sparkling Brut Blanc de Blanc—the perfect way to warm up to an evening full of flavour and flair.
First Course:
Saldanha Bay oyster plate with pickled cucumber, sesame, radish salad and an oyster shepherd’s pie—served with Brut Cap Classique.
Second Course (choose your adventure):
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Prawn Bisque with herb aioli and baguette, paired with Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc, or
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Roast Quail with pumpkin and herb risotto, paired with Albertus Viljoen Chardonnay
Third Course:
A rich, hearty Oxtail Ragout with potato pavé and winter vegetables, matched with Albertus Viljoen Bismarck.
Dessert:
Baked Apple Tarte Tatin with basil ice cream and a glass of Alvi’s Drift Muscat Nectarina—sweet, smooth, and the perfect finale.
The details:
📍 Island Café, Turbine Hotel, Knysna
🗓️ 10 July 2025 | 18h30
💸 R595 pp | Smart casual
📞 Book: +27 (0)44 050 3500 | marketing@turbinehotel.co.za
🌐 www.turbinehotel.co.za
So Cape Town wine fans—if you’ve been itching for a mid-winter escape with good wine, gourmet food, and small-town charm, Knysna’s calling. And trust us, you’ll want to answer with a fork in one hand and a wine glass in the other. 🍷
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
044 050 3500
book@turbinehotel.co.za
