Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is hosting a Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R695 per person, the Island Café experience pairs Wildekrans wines with four courses including duck wonton, oyster, pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and Fynboshoek Cheddar. Bookings are essential and the dress code is smart casual.
For Cape Town food and wine lovers planning a Garden Route escape in August, there is a rather tasty reason to make sure Knysna is on the itinerary.
On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, Island Café at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is hosting a special Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing, bringing together a multi-course menu and a line-up of wines from Wildekrans Wine Estate.
The Turbine is situated on Thesen Island in Knysna, right in the heart of the Knysna Lagoon, making it an easy dining addition to a longer Garden Route getaway. The boutique hotel occupies Knysna’s historic former power station, giving the property its distinctive industrial character.
- The evening begins with a glass of Wildekrans MCC Chenin Blanc, accompanied by a crisp fried BBQ duck wonton with caramelised pineapple gel and marinated papaya.
- From there, the first course pairs Wildekrans Grenache Chenin Blanc Barrel Select with a torched oyster served alongside a crisp potato “Colcannon” cake and smoked bacon.
- Next comes Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Select, matched with sous-vide pork tenderloin, smoked baby beetroot and caramelised cauliflower purée.
- The third course moves into richer winter territory with Wildekrans Shiraz Barrel Select and Doornekraal lamb served with grilled polenta and citrus gremolata.
- Dessert takes a savoury turn with Fynboshoek Cheddar, poached pear and molasses bread, paired with Wildekrans Cabernet Franc Barrel Select.
At R695 per person, the evening gives visitors travelling from Cape Town a ready-made excuse to turn a Garden Route trip into a proper food and wine occasion. The event starts at 18:30, with smart casual dress requested. Bookings are essential. Guests can reserve by calling 044 050 3500 or emailing marketing@turbinehotel.co.za. More information is available at https://www.turbinehotel.co.za.
⇒ TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
FAQs
How much is the Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing at The Turbine?
The experience costs R695 per person.
When is the Wildekrans dinner in Knysna?
It takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30.
What food is included?
The menu features BBQ duck wonton, torched oyster with potato and smoked bacon, sous-vide pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and Fynboshoek Cheddar with poached pear and molasses bread.
Which wines are included?
The evening features Wildekrans MCC Chenin Blanc, Grenache Chenin Blanc Barrel Select, Pinotage Barrel Select, Shiraz Barrel Select and Cabernet Franc Barrel Select.
Where is The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa?
The hotel is located on Thesen Island in Knysna, along South Africa’s Garden Route.
Is booking required?
Yes. Bookings are essential and can be made on 044 050 3500 or via marketing@turbinehotel.co.za.
