Summary: Garden Route food and wine lovers can head to The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30 for a Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing. Priced at R695 per person, the Island Café experience features Wildekrans wines paired with duck wonton, oyster, pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and a Fynboshoek Cheddar dessert course.
There is a new date for Garden Route foodies to circle in the August calendar, and it comes with five Wildekrans wines and a menu built to match.
On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna welcomes guests to Island Café for a special Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing.
Set on Thesen Island in the heart of Knysna, The Turbine occupies a converted historic power station, where original industrial features have been incorporated into the boutique hotel. Island Café is one of the hotel’s dining venues, with views across the surrounding canals.
- For locals from Knysna and those travelling from Plettenberg Bay, George and elsewhere along the Garden Route, the one-night event offers a good excuse to gather a few fellow food and wine enthusiasts and make a Tuesday evening considerably more interesting.
What is on the menu at The Turbine’s Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing?
- The evening starts with Wildekrans MCC Chenin Blanc, paired with a crisp fried BBQ duck wonton, caramelised pineapple gel and marinated papaya.
- The first course brings together Wildekrans Grenache Chenin Blanc Barrel Select and a torched oyster served with a crisp potato “Colcannon” cake and smoked bacon.
- Next is Wildekrans Pinotage Barrel Select, accompanying sous-vide pork tenderloin with smoked baby beetroot and caramelised cauliflower purée.
- For the third course, Wildekrans Shiraz Barrel Select meets Doornekraal lamb with grilled polenta and citrus gremolata.
- The evening finishes with Wildekrans Cabernet Franc Barrel Select alongside Fynboshoek Cheddar, poached pear and molasses bread. It is a savoury ending to a menu that moves from sparkling Chenin and duck through to richer reds, lamb and mature cheese.
The full food and wine pairing is priced at R695 per person and begins at 18:30. The dress code is smart casual, and bookings are essential. Guests can reserve their places by calling 044 050 3500 or emailing marketing@turbinehotel.co.za.
⇒ TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
FAQs
How much is the Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing at The Turbine?
The evening costs R695 per person.
When is the food and wine evening?
It takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30.
Where is The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa?
The hotel is on Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Island in Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route.
What wines are included?
The pairing includes Wildekrans MCC Chenin Blanc, Grenache Chenin Blanc Barrel Select, Pinotage Barrel Select, Shiraz Barrel Select and Cabernet Franc Barrel Select.
What food will be served?
The menu includes crisp fried BBQ duck wonton, torched oyster, sous-vide pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and Fynboshoek Cheddar with poached pear and molasses bread.
Do guests need to book?
Yes. Bookings are essential and can be made on 044 050 3500 or at marketing@turbinehotel.co.za.
