The Cape Winelands is one of the most beautiful regions of Cape Town boasting some of the best restaurants of the entire country as highlighted by the yearly restaurant awards. Here, we will feature the latest restaurant news from the Cape Winelands, which will include restaurant specials, events, menu launches and anything else that will strike our attention. If you own a restaurant in the Cape Winelands, please contact us so that we can feature your news as well.
Seasoned soil scientist Dawid Saayman has encountered his share of Cape vineyards but what stands out for him about Klein Simonsvlei, a source of Nederburg’s celebrated Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon, is the ancient, structurally sound, and deep, weathered red soils derived from granite. “These Simondium soils are extremely old. They are good at absorbing…
After 3 years of a Covid-19 hiatus, Diemersfontein are very proud to announce that they have a new restaurant on the estate, Hope@Diemersfontein! A new endeavour by chef Dylan Smith, owner of The Cellar restaurant at Honeywood lodge and spa in Sea Park, Kwazulu-Natal, which he successfully operated for the past 13 years. Hope offers…
Franschhoek Cellar’s The Last Elephant has taken home another Gold medal, this time at the glittering annual Veritas awards hosted in Paarl. With over 1300 wines tasted by an expert panel of more than 70 judges, the Franschhoek Cellar Winemaking team are thrilled with yet another Gold medal to add to the mantel. This exclusive…
Nestled in the Cape Winelands, just outside of Franschhoek, La Paris Bistro is the perfect weekday dinner spot that offers great food, drinks and exceptional service! The tranquil setting with trendy decor is open for dinner from Wednesday to Friday. Their menu offers bistro-chic dishes, whether you’re in the mood for a mouth watering burger…
Escape to the tranquility of the Cape Winelands and let La Paris Bistro make your morning. If you’re looking for a new breakfast spot, La Paris Bistro offers a beautiful breakfast setting in the Cape Winelands definitely worth visiting! Breakfast is served from 9 am Wednesday to Sunday and they have something for everyone. What’s…
Join Diemersfontein for an incredible Sunday of live music! Diemersfontein does not only make your favourite wines but also host the best in family events in the Cape Winelands. Combined with the sounds of Glyn Lewis Acoustic guitarist/vocalist. It’s guaranteed a good time at the wine estate. Glyn, a resident of Darling in the Western…
Durbanville Wine Valley will help banish the cold and ensure a fantastic time too with the much-anticipated return of its annual Soup & Sip winelands experience. From July 27 to 31, wineries of the valley will sell delicious winter soup and sides alongside tastings of fine wines. “We’re excited to welcome visitors back for Soup…
Baronne’s been flexing its well-toned muscles in some of the best red wine company. The 2020 vintage of this Mzanzi favourite has made it onto the just-released top ten list of Winemag’s Prescient Signature Red Blend Report for 2022. The panel was looking to reward wines “distinctive of their originators”, while showing complexity and balance….
Elgin Vintners has released their first single cultivar Semillon! A long-standing love affair with the versatile Semillon grape has come to fruition for Elgin Vintners winemaker and business manager Dr Marinda Kruger with the release of her personal passion project – MIRRA Semillon 2021. The name MIRRA is both an affectionate diminutive of Marinda’s given…
Stock up for this Winter! Make this winter season a delicious warm one with Cavalli Estate’s special discounts on the Cavalli Reds – the perfect pairing for your special moments with friends and family on the cold nights. There are no better wine specials around. Buy 5 bottles get 6! This wine special is available…
For many, red wine is synonymous with winter. In fact, we’d go as far as to say the start of winter doesn’t officially kick off until the first glass of red is poured. But, as we discovered, enjoying a perfect winter red goes beyond just leaving you with that warm and fuzzy feeling. It is…
Snuggle up this Winter with the Seaward Wine & Soup Pairing Microwaved minestrone just not cutting it? Dazzle your tastebuds with a flavourful four-course soup and Seaward wine pairing this winter season! Available exclusively at the Spier Tasting Room from 1 June – 31 August 2022, this limited-edition tasting is a surefire way to warm…
