Summary: The Terroir & Taste Dinner at Heirloom Restaurant, Cape Grace, at V&A Waterfront takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at 18:30. Priced at R1,200 per person, the evening features a four-course dinner with De Grendel wine pairings, a Cap Classique welcome drink, and hosts Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Cellar Master, and Wesli Jacobs, Cape Grace Executive Chef. Reservations are essential via Dineplan.
Wine lovers and food enthusiasts have a date with the finer things on Saturday, 24 October, when De Grendel joins Cape Grace for the Terroir & Taste Dinner at Heirloom Restaurant.
Part of Cape Grace’s monthly Terroir & Table wine dinner series, the evening brings together the craftsmanship behind De Grendel’s wines and a seasonal menu created by Cape Grace Executive Chef Wesli Jacobs.
De Grendel Cellar Master Charles Hopkins will host the dinner alongside Chef Wesli, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy the wines while learning about the people, stories and character behind each glass.
- With a four-course menu, carefully selected wine pairings and a Cap Classique welcome drink, the experience is designed for those who appreciate a good meal with an equally good pour. The menu moves through a sequence of dishes and wine pairings, beginning with a welcome drink before settling into a combination of seasonal ingredients and De Grendel wines.
What’s on the Menu?
- Guests will start with Cap Classique, followed by a bread course of roosterkoek served with cultured butter and homemade chutney. The starter brings a coastal touch to the table with prawn and goat’s cheese zucchini flower, paired with De Grendel’s Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc. An orange citrus palate cleanser follows, preparing the way for the main course.
- The evening’s main event is Venison Wellington, accompanied by two De Grendel wines, De Tijger Merlot and Rubaiyat. The latter is the estate’s celebrated Bordeaux-style red, known as one of its flagship wines.
- For a sweet finish, dessert is ‘An Apple A Day’, paired with Op Die Berg Chardonnay. Each course has been thoughtfully matched with a wine, allowing the food and the character of the wines to complement one another throughout the dinner.
The dinner brings together two specialists in their fields. Charles Hopkins has led De Grendel’s cellar since 2005 and is a member of the Cape Winemakers Guild. He is among South Africa’s most decorated winemakers, with the estate’s Rubaiyat among its best-known wines. De Grendel is set on the fynbos-covered slopes of the Tygerberg Hills, overlooking Table Mountain across the bay, and is one of Cape Town’s oldest working farms. Its setting and winemaking heritage give the evening a connection to the region’s landscape, while the wine pairings offer a closer look at the estate’s style.
At Heirloom Restaurant, Cape Grace Executive Chef Wesli Jacobs brings the food side of the collaboration to the table with a seasonal menu designed to work in harmony with each wine. The result is an evening built around the relationship between the kitchen and the cellar, rather than simply serving a glass alongside dinner.
For guests who enjoy discovering the story behind what is on the plate and in the glass, the Terroir & Taste Dinner offers a chance to experience both together in the elegant setting of Cape Grace. With reservations essential, booking ahead is the best way to secure a place at the table.
Quick details
- Event: Terroir & Taste Dinner, part of Cape Grace’s Terroir & Table series
- Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Time: 18:30
- Venue: Heirloom Restaurant, Cape Grace, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Price: R1,200 per person
- Food: Four-course dinner, including roosterkoek, prawn and goat’s cheese zucchini flower, Venison Wellington and ‘An Apple A Day’
- Wine: De Grendel wine pairings, including Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc, De Tijger Merlot, Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay
- Welcome drink: Cap Classique
- Hosts: Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Cellar Master, and Wesli Jacobs, Cape Grace Executive Chef
- Reservations: Essential, book via Dineplan
- Enquiries: +27 21 410 7100 | capegrace.info@fairmont.com
FAQs
How much does the Terroir & Taste Dinner cost?
Tickets cost R1,200 per person.
When and where is the dinner taking place?
The dinner takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at 18:30 at Heirloom Restaurant, Cape Grace, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
What is included in the dinner?
The experience includes a four-course dinner, a Cap Classique welcome drink and De Grendel wine pairings.
Which De Grendel wines will be served?
The listed pairings include Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc, De Tijger Merlot, Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay.
Are reservations required?
Yes. Reservations are essential and can be made via Dineplan.
Can guests advise the restaurant about allergies or dietary needs?
Yes. Guests should inform their waiter of any special dietary requirements, intolerances or allergies. Menu items may change and may include common allergens.
