{"id":948,"date":"2025-06-17T11:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/gardenroute\/?p=948"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:08:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:08:05","slug":"wining-and-dining-in-knysna-alvis-drift-takes-over-island-cafe-for-one-night-only-at-turbine-hotel-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/gardenroute\/wining-and-dining-in-knysna-alvis-drift-takes-over-island-cafe-for-one-night-only-at-turbine-hotel-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"Wining and Dining in Knysna: Alvi\u2019s Drift Takes Over Island Caf\u00e9 for One Night Only at Turbine Hotel &#038; Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"319\"><strong>Wine glasses at the ready! On 10 July 2025, the Turbine Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa in Knysna is rolling out the red carpet for a night of fine wine, fabulous food, and laid-back luxury at their Alvi\u2019s Drift Food &amp; Wine Pairing Evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"592\">Hosted at the stylish <strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"358\">Island Caf\u00e9<\/strong> as part of the <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"400\">Knysna Oyster Festival<\/strong>, this exclusive event is a chance to taste some of Alvi\u2019s Drift\u2019s finest wines\u2014each paired with beautifully crafted dishes, all under the guidance of <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"591\">Cape Wine Master Junel van der Merwe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"772\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Whether you\u2019re a long-time local or just lucky enough to be cruising the Garden Route this July, this is your perfect excuse to dress up, dine out, and sip something sensational.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"797\">What\u2019s on the menu?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1000\">Start the evening with a welcome glass of <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"886\">Alvi\u2019s Drift Sparkling Brut Blanc de Blanc<\/strong>, then settle in for a four-course feast where each dish is paired with one of Alvi\u2019s Drift\u2019s award-winning wines:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1157\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1018\">First Course<\/strong><br data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\" \/>Saldanha Bay oyster plate with pickled cucumber, sesame, radish salad, and an oyster shepherd\u2019s pie \u2013 paired with <strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1157\">Brut Cap Classique<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1357\"><strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1176\">Second Course<\/strong><br data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1179\" \/>Choose between:<br data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\" \/>\ud83e\udd90 <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1216\">Prawn Bisque<\/strong> with herb aioli &amp; baguette (paired with <strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\">Chenin Blanc<\/strong>)<br data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\" \/>OR<br data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\" \/>\ud83c\udf57 <strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1300\">Roast Quail<\/strong> with pumpkin &amp; herb risotto (paired with <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1356\">Chardonnay<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1375\">Third Course<\/strong><br data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\" \/>Rich and hearty <strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1411\">Oxtail Ragout<\/strong> with potato pav\u00e9 &amp; winter vegetables \u2013 paired with <strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1492\">Albertus Viljoen Bismarck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1591\"><strong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1505\">Dessert<\/strong><br data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\" \/><strong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1535\">Baked Apple Tarte Tatin<\/strong> with basil ice cream \u2013 served with <strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1591\">Muscat Nectarina<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1609\">The Details:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1844\">\ud83d\udccd <em data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1649\">Island Caf\u00e9, Turbine Hotel, Knysna<\/em><br data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\" \/>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <em data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1678\">10 July 2025 | 18h30<\/em><br data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\" \/>\ud83d\udcb0 <em data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1716\">R595 per person | Smart Casual<\/em><br data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\" \/>\ud83d\udcde <em data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1783\">Bookings: +27 (0)44 050 3500 | <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1782\">marketing@turbinehotel.co.za<\/a><\/em><br data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1786\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.turbinehotel.co.za\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1844\">www.turbinehotel.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2081\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This is your chance to savour the flavours of the season with top-tier wines and warm Garden Route hospitality. <strong>Spaces are limited\u2014so rally your wine-loving friends and book your seat at the table. 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