Vineyard Stories brings Kanonkop wines and Italian flavours to Villa 47

Summary: Villa 47, an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar at 47 Bree Street, Cape Town, hosts Vineyard Stories with Kanonkop on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The evening features a six-course food and wine pairing for R1,350 per person, showcasing Kanonkop wines alongside Italian-inspired dishes, including Tartare di Manzo, Paccheri al Ragu d’Anatra, Abbacchio Toscana and dry-aged beef.


Good wine deserves good company, and Villa 47 is bringing both to the table for the final chapter of its Vineyard Stories series for 2026.

On Wednesday, 28 October, the Cape Town restaurant welcomes Kanonkop for an evening built around six courses, wine pairings and flavours worth taking time over.

Priced at R1,350 per person, the Vineyard Stories experience combines Kanonkop wines with a menu of Italian-inspired dishes at Villa 47, the Italian restaurant and cocktail bar. It is an appealing option for wine enthusiasts, food lovers and anyone keen to make a midweek evening feel a little more special. The menu brings together a selection of dishes and Kanonkop wines, moving from a savoury opening through pasta and meat courses before finishing with dessert.

  • Opening: Saffron Arancini – Kanonkop Pinotage Rose
  • First course: Tartare di Manzo – Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Second course: Paccheri al Ragu d’Anatra – Kanonkop Estate Pinotage
  • Palate Cleanser: Vodka, lime and mascarpone sorbet
  • Forth course: Abbacchio Toscana – Kanonkop Paul Sauer
  • Fifth Course: Dry aged beef – Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage
  • Dessert: Panna Cotta

The menu pairs Italian-inspired cooking with a selection of Kanonkop wines, including Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Pinotage, Paul Sauer and Black Label Pinotage. With the dishes and wines mapped out, the evening offers guests a chance to explore the relationship between food and wine across a carefully structured dining experience, rather than simply ordering another glass with supper.

Villa 47 is located at 47 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001, making it a central Cape Town destination for the evening. Guests can enquire about reservations by emailing reservations@villa47.co.za or calling 021 741 0250. As the final Vineyard Stories chapter for 2026, this Kanonkop collaboration brings a food-focused evening to Villa 47, with a set menu and wines to explore course by course. For guests who enjoy discovering how Italian flavours and South African wines work together, it is a date worth raising a glass to.

Quick details

  • Event: Vineyard Stories with Kanonkop
  • Venue: Villa 47
  • Address: 47 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001
  • Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
  • Time listed: 18:30 to 19:00
  • Price: R1,350 per person
  • Experience: Six-course food and wine pairing
  • Reservations: reservations@villa47.co.za
  • Phone: 021 741 0250

FAQs

How much does Vineyard Stories at Villa 47 cost?

The six-course food and wine pairing costs R1,350 per person.

When is the Kanonkop wine pairing dinner?

It takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The time listed is 18:30 to 19:00.

Which wines are included in the pairings?

The listed wines are Kanonkop Pinotage Rose, Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon, Kanonkop Estate Pinotage, Kanonkop Paul Sauer and Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage. No wine pairing is listed for the palate cleanser or dessert.

Where is Villa 47?

Villa 47 is at 47 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001.

How can guests enquire about reservations?

Email reservations@villa47.co.za or call 021 741 0250.