A 4-Course Culinary Affair at The Marine in Hermanus with Thorne & Daughters Wines

If ever there was a reason to book a winter escape to Hermanus, this is it.

On Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 12h30, The Marine Hotel is hosting a refined four-course wine and dine lunch, and it’s nothing short of spectacular.

Think elegant plates, a view of the sea, and a glass of something exceptional in hand.

• Curated with the bold elegance of Thorne & Daughters wines, this special lunch is about letting the food and wine do the talking—though you’ll probably be talking about it long after the last bite.

🍷 The Line-Up: One Word? Divine.

Your journey begins with a welcome pour of the Rocking Horse Cape White Blend 2023—fresh, floral, and the perfect mood-setter. Then come the courses…

Small Plate One

Ham hock terrine with sauce gribiche, mustard chantilly, pickled onion and salsa verde
🍇 Paired with Thorne & Daughters Copper Pot Chardonnay 2023
Zesty meets hearty. It’s like a countryside picnic but fancier and with better wine.

Small Plate Two

Confit duck, cauliflower purée, fermented berries, crispy kale, jus
🍇 Paired with Thorne & Daughters Copper Pot Pinot Noir 2023
Silky duck meets earthy kale and zingy berries—elevated by a red that’s smooth as jazz.

Main Course

Springbok tagliata, rocket, elements of fromage, parmesan, radish crudités, toasted pine nuts, jus
🍇 Paired with Thorne & Daughters Wanderer’s Heart 2022
This is South African soul food in its Sunday best.

Dessert

Genoise sponge, orange curd, honey cream cheese frosting, citrus
A sweet goodbye that lingers longer than the ocean views.

🥂 The Vibe: Sophisticated, But Never Stuffy

Expect laid-back luxury with crisp linen, panoramic sea views, and the soft hum of wine being poured. It’s a leisurely afternoon affair where every bite is better than the last, and every sip tells a story.

📅 The Details:

• 📍 Where: The Marine, Hermanus

• 📅 When: Saturday, 26 July 2025

• 🕧 Time: 12h30

• 💰 Price: R495 per person

• 📞 Bookings: Essential (and booking early is very smart)

So, gather your wine-loving friends, pretend you know what “gribiche” means, and toast to a Saturday well spent. With food this refined and wines this exquisite, The Marine’s wine & dine lunch isn’t just a meal—it’s a mini holiday in a glass.