Cape Town foodies heading up the Garden Route this July, take note: the Turbine Hotel & Spa in Knysna is rolling out the red carpet—and the red wine—for a one-night-only dining experience that’s all class and zero pretension.
On 10 July 2025, their Island Café will host a 4-course food and wine pairing evening in collaboration with none other than Alvi’s Drift, one of Worcester’s finest wine producers.
If you like your Pinot with personality and your plates with a bit of poetry, this event is calling your name.
🍷 Meet Your Guide to the Grape
Leading the flavour journey is the remarkable Junel van der Merwe—Cape Wine Master, Commander de Bordeaux en Afrique du Sud (yes, that’s as prestigious as it sounds), and Chevalier D’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. If anyone can make a glass of wine feel like a full-blown experience, it’s her.
Expect stories behind the vintages, expert insights, and food pairings that make you rethink everything you thought you knew about “just a nice glass of red.”
🍽️ A Culinary Lineup Worth Toasting
While the exact menu remains under wraps (because let’s be honest, surprises taste better), you can count on bold flavours, elegant plating, and pairings that sing. From delicate starters to hearty mains and indulgent finishes, every course is designed to complement an Alvi’s Drift pour—and no palate will be left behind.
🥂 The Setting? As Charming as the Wine.
Set in the heart of Thesen Island, Turbine Hotel & Spa is a converted power station turned boutique getaway. The Island Café’s mix of industrial chic and cosy charm creates the perfect stage for this upscale evening. The vibe? Relaxed sophistication—so bring your wine-loving bestie, your partner, or just treat yourself like the royalty you are.
📅 The Details:
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📍 Island Café, Turbine Hotel & Spa
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📅 10 July 2025
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🍷 Alvi’s Drift Wine Pairings
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🎟️ Limited seats – book early!
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🔗 More info: bit.ly/turbineevents
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📧 Book: marketing@turbinehotel.co.za
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📞 Call: 044 050 3400
If you’re craving a little magic beyond the mountains and want to sip something spectacular by the lagoon, this Alvi’s Drift pairing evening might just be the most delicious stop on your Garden Route adventure.
Pro tip? Don’t drive back to Cape Town that night. Book a room, enjoy the spa the next day, and turn your foodie fling into a full-blown getaway.
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
book@turbinehotel.co.za
