Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is hosting a Le Sueur Wines food and wine pairing dinner at Island Café on Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 18h30. Priced at R695 per person, the evening features a multi-course menu paired with selected wines, including duck breast, mackerel crudo and braised beef brisket. Smart casual dress is required.
For Cape Town locals planning a Garden Route escape, Knysna offers a lovely excuse to trade city routines for lagoon views and a change of pace.
And on Thursday, 26 November 2026, there is an extra reason to make the trip: a Le Sueur Wines food and wine pairing dinner at Island Café, inside The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa.
Starting at 18h30, the dinner brings together a multi-course menu and a selection of wines from Le Sueur Wines. At R695 per person, it is a special evening for anyone who enjoys discovering how a carefully chosen wine can complement a dish, with the added appeal of enjoying it as part of a Knysna getaway.
- The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is set on Thesen Islands, on the Knysna Lagoon. The boutique hotel occupies Knysna’s historic power station, giving the dinner a distinctive setting for a night out during a Garden Route stay.
What is on the Le Sueur Wines food and wine pairing menu?
- The evening begins with a welcome drink, followed by a sequence of dishes paired with selected wines:
- Welcome drink: Wild Card Sauvignon Blanc, paired with BBQ Octopus Sushi amuse-bouche.
- Second course: Le Sueur Paradoks, a Pinot Noir and Cinsault blend, paired with pan-seared duck breast.
- Third course: Le Sueur Kluisenaar Chenin Blanc, paired with mackerel crudo.
- Fourth course: Wild Card Merlot, paired with braised beef brisket.
- Dessert: Crème caramel, paired with honey cake and poached stone fruit.
The menu moves from a seafood amuse-bouche through duck, mackerel and slow-braised beef, before finishing with a dessert course. The wine pairings offer a chance to explore different styles from Le Sueur Wines alongside each part of the meal.
Le Sueur Wines is a boutique wine producer working with fruit from the Klein Karoo and Western Cape. Founded by winemaker Louis Le Sueur van der Riet, the producer released its first wine in 2014.
For a Cape Town visitor, the dinner can become a highlight of a longer Knysna break, with the pairing experience giving the trip a specific date and occasion to plan around. Garden Route locals can also enjoy an evening of food and wine close to home.
Bookings are essential and spaces are limited. Reservations can be made by calling +27 (0)44 050 3500 or emailing marketing@turbinehotel.co.za. Guests are asked to dress smart casual. A dinner featuring regional wines, a multi-course menu and a distinctive lagoon-side setting makes for a good reason to put Knysna on the calendar. For those planning a Garden Route getaway, the Le Sueur Wines pairing dinner at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa offers a delicious date to build the trip around.
Quick details
- Event: Le Sueur Wines Food and Wine Pairing Dinner
- Venue: Island Café, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
- Location: Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa
- Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
- Time: 18h30
- Price: R695 per person
- Menu: Multi-course dinner with wine pairings
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Bookings: Essential, spaces are limited
- Telephone: +27 (0)44 050 3500
- Email: marketing@turbinehotel.co.za
- Hotel website: https://turbinehotel.co.za/
- Wine producer: https://lesueurwines.co.za/
FAQs
When is the Le Sueur Wines pairing dinner at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa?
The dinner takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 18h30.
How much does the dinner cost?
The price is R695 per person.
Where is the dinner being held?
It takes place at Island Café, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa, Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna.
What food and wine pairings are included?
The menu includes BBQ Octopus Sushi with Wild Card Sauvignon Blanc, pan-seared duck breast with Le Sueur Paradoks, mackerel crudo with Le Sueur Kluisenaar Chenin Blanc, braised beef brisket with Wild Card Merlot, and crème caramel with honey cake and poached stone fruit.
Is a booking required?
Yes. Bookings are essential and spaces are limited. Guests can call +27 (0)44 050 3500 or email marketing@turbinehotel.co.za.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual.
