Sip, Savor, Sea Views: A Luxe Lunch at The Marine with Iona Wines

Foodies and wine fans, your next great sip-and-savour experience awaits — and it comes with a sea breeze.

The Marine in Hermanus is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming Iona Wine Lunch on Saturday, 21 June, and at R495 per person, it’s a serious steal for the flavour-packed lineup that awaits.

This isn’t just lunch (12h00 – 14h30) — it’s a masterclass in how to pair world-class Iona wines with food that could easily star on any fine dining stage. Here’s how it all unfolds:

🍷 Welcome Wine:
Start the afternoon with a crisp glass of Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2024 — zesty, fresh, and the perfect opening act for what’s to come.

🥂 Small Plate 1:

• Toasted brioche

• Chicken liver parfait

• Prune purée

• Citrus-compressed apple
  Paired with Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2021 — rich meets refined.

🦌 Small Plate 2:

• Smoked springbok carpaccio

• Truffle mushroom purée

• Red wine-pickled onion petals, fresh berry & wild rocket
  Paired with Iona Mr P Knows Pinot Noir 2023 — a bold beauty meets a delicate dish.

🥩 Main:

• Grilled beef fillet

• Smoked pommes purée

• Semi-dried tomato

• Tender stem broccoli & jus
  Enter: Iona Solace Syrah 2021 — smooth, deep, unforgettable.

🍋 Dessert:

• Mini brûléed lemon tart

• Passion fruit bomboloni

• Chocolate caramel mini rolls
  (A trio of sweet finishes that may just ruin you for all other desserts.)

Set against the coastal charm of Hermanus and served with signature style from the team at The Marine, this wine lunch is a must for anyone who loves a good pairing and an even better view.

📍 The Marine, Hermanus
💰 R495 pp
📅 Bookings recommended — this one’s not staying a secret for long.

Come for the wine, stay for the food, leave with bragging rights.