Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is hosting a Painted Wolf Wines for Conservation food and wine pairing on 24 September 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R695 per person, excluding gratuity, the evening includes a welcome rosé, four paired courses and dessert. Bookings are essential, with smart casual dress requested.
For Cape Town readers planning a Garden Route escape around Heritage Day, this one gives the trip a rather good dinner plan.
On 24 September 2026, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is hosting a dedicated Painted Wolf Wines for Conservation pairing evening, bringing together a multi-course menu and a line-up of Painted Wolf wines at 18:30.
The full experience is priced at R695 per person, excluding gratuity. Bookings are essential and the dress code is smart casual.
- The evening starts with a welcome glass of Painted Wolf The Den Rosé, followed by an amuse-bouche of tuna crudo with pickled radish, buttermilk dressing and onion ash oil, also paired with The Den Rosé.
- The first course moves into beetroot tagliatelle with whipped Fynboshoek goat cheese and fig leaf oil, paired with Painted Wolf The Den Sauvignon Blanc.
- Next comes squid ink risotto with flame-grilled Patagonia squid filled with seasonal squash and fresh herbs, matched with Painted Wolf Madach.
- For the main course, guests can expect pan-seared beef fillet with charred garden pea, puree, caramelised onion cream and black garlic jus, paired with Painted Wolf The Den Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Dessert finishes the evening with a raspberry and dark chocolate tart with tonka cream, alongside Painted Wolf The Den Shiraz.
For Cape Town diners already thinking about a September road trip to the Garden Route, this pairing gives the itinerary something more substantial than simply finding dinner after check-in. Bookings and enquiries can be made on 044 050 3500 or via marketing@turbinehotel.co.za. More information: www.turbinehotel.co.za
FAQs
When is the Painted Wolf wine dinner at The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa?
It takes place on 24 September 2026 at 18:30.
How much does the evening cost?
The pairing is R695 per person, excluding gratuity.
What wines are included?
The line-up includes Painted Wolf The Den Rosé, The Den Sauvignon Blanc, Madach, The Den Cabernet Sauvignon and The Den Shiraz.
What food is served?
The menu includes tuna crudo, beetroot tagliatelle, squid ink risotto with Patagonia squid, pan-seared beef fillet, and raspberry and dark chocolate tart.
Is booking required?
Yes. Bookings are essential.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual.
How can guests book?
Guests can call 044 050 3500 or email marketing@turbinehotel.co.za.
