Summary: The Wine Aficionado Experience at Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, offers wine enthusiasts a personalised tasting experience for R350 per person, excluding food and beverages. It includes a dedicated sommelier, Riedel stemware, a personalised wine list, tasting notes and interactive iPads. Guests can also arrange wine purchases or delivery at no extra cost. Alcohol is not sold to anyone under 18.
For wine lovers who enjoy exploring what is in their glass, The Wine Aficionado Experience at Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar offers an opportunity to make wine tasting a little more personal.
Located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, Belthazar pairs its extensive wine offering with a dedicated sommelier and a collection of tasting tools designed to help guests explore their choices.
The experience costs R350 per person, excluding food and beverages, making it a wine-focused experience rather than a meal package. Guests receive their own sommelier for the evening, along with the equipment and information needed to get more out of every tasting. Belthazar provides a range of features to make the tasting informative and enjoyable. Guests receive:
- Their own sommelier for the evening.
- Use of the full range of Riedel stemware.
- Individual wine tags based on their wine choices.
- A personalised wine list with descriptions.
- Water biscuits, imported water and spittoons.
- A customised wine tasting notepad.
- Literature about applicable wine districts.
- Use of Belthazar’s signature interactive iPads.
There is also a practical bonus for anyone who discovers a new favourite. Guests can buy wine from the wine store during trading hours or arrange to have wine delivered to a home, hotel or airline at no extra cost.
Belthazar is known for its extensive wine selection, with 250 wines available by the glass and up to 600 wines in stock. Its wines are served in Riedel glassware and stored in a temperature- and humidity-controlled Vinoteque. The experience’s emphasis on glassware is deliberate: the venue highlights how wine can taste different when served in Riedel glasses.
The Wine Aficionado Experience costs R350 per person, excluding food and beverages. Guests should budget separately for any food or drinks they choose to purchase. Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at Shop 153, Lower Level, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. For enquiries about The Wine Aficionado Experience, guests can contact the restaurant on 021 421 3753 or 021 421 3756.
Make a Meal of it!
P.S.: For those visiting during the day, Belthazar also offers a separate lunch set menu, available from 12:00 to 16:00. It begins with the Belthazar House Table Salad, a crunchy summer salad with freshly picked baby leaves, cocktail tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and red onion, garnished with egg and Parmigiano.
For the main course, guests can choose half bar-b-que chicken, flame grilled and served with a baked potato or hand cut fries, or a 250g AAA grade, 28 day matured grain-fed rump steak with the same side options. Dessert is Malva Pudding, a warm sticky toffee dessert smothered in a butterscotch sauce.
The lunch set menu is separate from The Wine Aficionado Experience. Group menus may change without prior notice, a 12.5% service charge applies to groups of six or more, and a 72-hour cancellation period is required for a refund. Vegetarian options are available on request, and separate bills are not permitted.
For anyone keen to explore wine with a little more guidance, The Wine Aficionado Experience offers a thoughtful way to discover new favourites at Belthazar. With a dedicated sommelier, Riedel glassware and the option to take favourite bottles home or have them delivered, it gives wine enthusiasts plenty to savour beyond the first sip.
Quick details
- Experience: The Wine Aficionado Experience
- Venue: Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Location: Shop 153, Lower Level, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Price: R350 per person, excluding food and beverages
- Included: Personal sommelier, Riedel stemware, personalised wine list, tasting notepad, interactive iPads and more
- Wine purchases: Available from the wine store during trading hours
- Wine delivery: Home, hotel or airline delivery at no extra cost
- Contact: 021 421 3753 or 021 421 3756
- Website: https://www.belthazar.co.za/
- Age restriction: Alcohol is not sold to anyone under 18
FAQs
How much does The Wine Aficionado Experience cost?
It costs R350 per person, excluding food and beverages.
Is food included in the price?
No. Food and beverages are excluded from the R350 per-person experience fee.
What does the experience include?
It includes a dedicated sommelier, Riedel stemware, individual wine tags, a personalised wine list, water biscuits, imported water, spittoons, a customised tasting notepad, wine district literature and interactive iPads.
Can guests buy wine after the tasting?
Guests can buy wine from Belthazar’s wine store during trading hours or arrange delivery to a home, hotel or airline at no extra cost.
Where is Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar?
It is located at Shop 153, Lower Level, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Can guests order lunch at Belthazar?
Yes. A separate lunch set menu is available from 12:00 to 16:00. It includes a starter, a choice of chicken or rump steak for the main course, and Malva Pudding for dessert.
Can anyone under 18 take part?
Alcohol is not sold to anyone under 18.
