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.
On Saturday, 14 October 2017, the World of Wine will pay tribute to South Africa’s most iconic indigenous grape variety. A local at heart, the Pinotage grape was created in 1925 when Professor Abraham Izak Perold crossed the well-known varieties of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. The iconic Pinotage was born. Since then, this grape variety […] More
The Spier Wine Farm Tasting Room’s spring pairing celebrates the season with tasting portions made with ingredients sourced from our farm as well as nearby, trusted producers. Spier Méthod Cap Classique paired with a dried apple shortbread cube 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2015 paired with a beetroot, couscous and feta salad Chilled Signature Pinotage 2016 paired with […] More
An easy Sunday at Benguela Cove! Every Sunday guests to the Benguela Restaurant can enjoy a delicious menu while overlooking the beautiful and serene Bot River Lagoon near Hermanus. Tasting Room Special If you are only visiting the wine estate to sample their fantastic wines, then you are in luck. Every Sunday, you can enjoy […] More
Come and indulge yourself, your family and friends at the 1st My Karoo Buurman Oktoberfees! A wine, craft beer and music festival. Your children can enjoy beautiful activities laid on especially for them, while you relax, absorbing the music of our artists who’ll be performing throughout the day. Sample the locally produced Craft beer of […] More
Explore the site-specific vineyards and unique climatic attributes on a safari-style Land Rover whilst tasting the ultra-premium Jordan Cape Winemakers Guild Wines. You will explore the maturation curve of vintage CWG wines and touch on wine subjects on a macroscopic level. Included in this 1½ hour tour is a brief walk in the Cobblers Hill […] More
Join “Wine Route Dining” to their first visit to Delheim Wines in Stellenbosch on the 25th of October at 18h30. Not only were Delheim one of the founding members of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, but their restaurant was the first in the winelands to pair wine with food and Delheim was also the first farm […] More
Join an Ice-cream Weekend Workshop on the 7th and 8th of October and become a gelato master at Boschendal! Under the guidance of Executive Chef Christiaan Campbell and his team, you will learn the tips and tricks to create gourmet ice cream. All recipes are based on the cornerstones of passion and tradition, and Boschendal […] More
Whether it’s in their acclaimed Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wines, or the iconic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the von Arnim family of Franschhoek winery Haute Cabrière has long been passionate about the noble cultivars of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In the 35 years since founder Achim von Arnim planted his first vines […] More
Wine estate Boschendal proudly marked Heritage Day 2017 with the unveiling of its newHeritage Collection, two limited edition reds which the estate describes as the pinnacle of its incredible collection of premium wines. Both wines in the collection were tasted on Sunday, 24 September at the iconic Boschendal Long Table Feast on the sprawling, historic […] More
The Spier Farm Kitchen is the collection point for guests who have ordered a pre-made picnic basket online. Whether you make your own or have ordered a pre-made basket, you’re welcome to picnic wherever you choose. From sitting along the banks of the tranquil Eerste River, under the giant oak on the Werf, or in […] More
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2017 awarded the Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2014 with a “Gold Outstanding” medal score of 93+ at the 48th annual IWSC awards ceremony, which was held in London in September 2017. In addition, Spier proudly walked away with awards for seven other wines in the 2017 IWSC. Spier’s […] More
On Thursday 28 September, The Kitchen at Maison, the Eat Out 2016 top ten restaurant at Maison Estate in the Franschhoek Valley, will host the first of The Four Coursemen Collaboration series, where four renowned chefs will be showcasing their culinary skills, to celebrate Spring in the Cape Winelands. Eric Bulpitt from Faber restaurant at […] More