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  • Klink Awards – Gourmet: Restaurant at Grande Provence

    This award goes to the best of the best cellar-door restaurants in the Cape Winelands – those gastronomic destinations with signature chefs who create cuisine on the cutting edge to attract domestic and foreign wine tourists. The organisers of the Klink Awards were looking for restaurants which pay great attention to detail in terms of […] More

  • Klink Awards – Gourmet: La Colombe

    This award goes to the best of the best cellar-door restaurants in the Cape Winelands – those gastronomic destinations with signature chefs who create cuisine on the cutting edge to attract domestic and foreign wine tourists. The organisers of the Klink Awards were looking for restaurants which pay great attention to detail in terms of […] More

  • Waterkloof Wine Estate

    Klink Awards – Gourmet: Waterkloof Restaurant

    This award goes to the best of the best cellar-door restaurants in the Cape Winelands – those gastronomic destinations with signature chefs who create cuisine on the cutting edge to attract domestic and foreign wine tourists. The organisers of the Klink Awards were looking for restaurants which pay great attention to detail in terms of […] More

  • Klink Awards – Gourmet: De Grendel Restaurant

    This award goes to the best of the best cellar-door restaurants in the Cape Winelands – those gastronomic destinations with signature chefs who create cuisine on the cutting edge to attract domestic and foreign wine tourists. The organisers of the Klink Awards were looking for restaurants which pay great attention to detail in terms of […] More

  • Klink Awards – Delicious Deli: Lanzerac

    These days, cellar-door delis sell all manner of goodies: estate olives and olive oils, artisanal breads, cheeses and charcuterie, boutique chocolates and nougat, organic vegetables, farm honey, jams, pickles and picnic baskets. This award recognises the top cellar-door deli, one that tempts wine tourists with an authentic range of traditional and contemporary Winelands produce grown […] More

  • Klink Awards – Beyond Expectations: LUST

    Situated between Klink awards for casual dining-style, country cuisine and fine dining, this award is for a Winelands restaurant in the middle category that serves seriously good food and excellent wine, attracting foodies by raising the bar and presenting local garden and winelands produce with passion and contemporary culinary style. Lust at Vrede en Lust […] More

  • Klink Awards – Yin and Yang: Rhinofields food and wine experience Durbanville Hills

    These days’ cellar doors tempt wine tourists with special food and wine pairings at the cellar tasting centre – from biltong, nuts, dried fruits and wine to cheese, chocolate, and nougat and gourmet canapé tasting platters. The judges of the Klink Awards went looking for the best Winelands experiences in the art of food and […] More

  • Klink Awards – Yin and Yang: Delheim Cupcake & Wine Pairing

    These days’ cellar doors tempt wine tourists with special food and wine pairings at the cellar tasting centre – from biltong, nuts, dried fruits and wine to cheese, chocolate, and nougat and gourmet canapé tasting platters. We went looking for the best Winelands experiences in the art of food and wine pairing over the tasting […] More

  • Klink Awards – Tracks & Trails: Rhebokskloof

    This award goes to the most memorable outdoors experience that requires wine lovers to expend some energy on a spectacularly scenic vineyard hike, a challenging wine farm bike trail or a spirited wine route horse ride. Each outdoor adventure must also reward the hiker, biker or rider with a wine tasting experience or more. Rhebokskloof […] More

  • Klink Awards – Country Comfort Nominee: Le Pommier Wine Estate

    The winner of this category offers self catering and guesthouse accommodation on a wine farm that promises a relaxed and comfortable stay. The winning venue will capture the romance of a wine farm getaway and offer the facilities of home but the luxury of going away. Le Pommier Wine Estate Le Pommier is an intimate […] More

  • Waterkloof Wine Estate Somerset West

    Klink Awards – Tread Gently: Waterkloof Wine Estate

    The wine farm that sets the standard for green, planet-friendly farming practices in terms of sustainable viticulture and wine production, biodiversity and conservation initiatives, as well as organic or biodynamic viticulture is celebrated with this award. Waterkloof Wine Estate Untamed winemaking reigns supreme at Waterkloof Estate, recognised for its cutting-edge sustainable endeavours and environmentally responsible […] More

  • Klink Awards – New Release: Laborie’s Taste

    The winner of this category has launched a new winery or winelands experience in the last 24 months. This award is for a new wine tourism offering or a tasting room revamp with new tasting experiences offered to wine tourists. The New Release adds to the full South African wine tourism offering. Laborie’s Taste tapas […] More