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Wine
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South African wine
Courtesy of our fantastic wines, thousands of international visitors flock to our winelands where they find a myriad attractions and activities to keep them entertained all year round. more
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Fresh at Paul Cluver, Elgin, Western Cape
Fresh, the restaurant at the Paul Cluver wine estate in Elgin, was voted South Africa’s best country-eating experience in 2012, indicating appreciation for its uncomplicated dishes. more
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Wine and music tours
Fun and relaxed, wine and music tours offer a different experience from the usual winelands cellar tour, as you enjoy a variety of local music and taste Cape wine. more
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Vegan and vegetarian wines
Soothe your conscience, calm your karma, and satisfy your connoisseur’s palate with South Africa’s growing range of vegan and vegetarian wines. more
More about Wine
Orange River Wine Route
Fans of easy drinking, affordable red and white blends, and dessert and fortified wines, will be amply rewarded on the Orange River Wine Route. more
Honey mead
Mead, a magical mixture based on natural flower nectar, is enjoying a delicious revival - thanks to a handful of local artisan mead-makers. more
Best Winelands cheese venues
Classic companions, our wines and cheeses have grown in stature, regularly grabbing dozens of medals at international level. Enjoy them both at our best winelands cheese venues. more
Top 10
Wine estates (gastronomic)
1Buitenverwachting
Austrian chef, Edgar Osojnik, gives Cape fine dining a contemporary European twist. Try the tapas in the courtyard, or fresh seasonal produce cooked to perfection and creatively presented. Impeccable service, and excellent wine choices from Buitenverwachting’s own vineyards, Constantia and beyond.
Buitenverwachting wine estate, Klein Constantia Road, Constantia. Tel: +27 (0)21 794 3522.
2Rust en Vrede
Impeccable, imaginative food that pays homage to local and sustainable ingredients, spectacularly good service, and a thoughtful well-priced wine list, keeps local and international gourmands queuing up to dine at this multi-award-winning restaurant.
Rust en Vrede wine estate Annandale Road, Rust en Vrede Estate, Stellenbosch,
Tel: +27 (0)21 881 3881
3La Colombe
A daily chalkboard menu of Franco-Asian fusion dishes masterfully executed using outstanding local ingredients, discerning service, and one of the country’s best wine lists, assures La Colombe’s reputation as a globally renowned gastronomic destination.
La Colombe, Constantia Uitsig wine estate, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia, Tel: +27 (0)21 794 2390.
4Pierneef à La Motte
Executive chef Chris Erasmus innovatively marries Cape Dutch and French Huguenot fare, delighting diners with his re-interpretations of traditional Cape recipes. Original Pierneef art works, well-informed service, and a top-notch wine list complete an adventure in contemporary South African dining.
Pierneef à La Motte, La Motte wine estate, R45 Main Road, Franschhoek, +27 (0)21 876 3119
5Terroir
Chef-patron Michael Broughton serves robust French bistro food reinterpreted through Western Cape sensibilities. Technical wizardry in the kitchen never overwhelms the seasonal produce. Great attention-to-detail service, and an excellent list of wines from Kleine Zalze and others.
Kleine Zalze wine farm, Technopark, R44, Stellenbosch. Tel: +27 (0)21 880 8167
6Bread and Wine
Chef Neil Jewell is the king of charcuterie chic. Patrons can’t get enough of Bread and Wine’s comfy, casual, kid-friendly atmosphere. Jewell’s all-natural sausages, mixed cured meat platters, and South African inspired pizzas – think Cape Malay lamb – are irresistible. Friendly, well-trained staff, and oceans of Môreson wine make this restaurant the perfect gourmet Winelands escape.
Bread and Wine, Môreson wine estate, Happy Valley Road, Franschhoek. Tel: +27 (0)21 876 3692.
7Overture
True-to-terroir chef, Bertus Basson, puts a contemporary spin on French country cuisine using earthy, seasonal flavours, and classical techniques. Unexpected combinations never overpower top-quality local ingredients; friendly and well-informed service and ethereal views compliment the estate wines paired to each course.
Overture at Hidden Valley Wine Estate, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch, Tel: +27 (0)21 880 2721
8The Goatshed
Freshly baked breads and from-the-farm cheeses with Fairview/Goats do Roam wines are a match made in heaven at this busy, family-friendly Winelands eatery. Continue the trend of wholesome food made with fresh ingredients by filling up your shopping bag with gourmet goodies from the deli next door before you depart.
The Goatshed, Fairview wine estate, Suid-Agter Paarl Road. Tel +27 (0)21 863 3609.
9Fyndraai
For sensational, contemporary South African dining, look no further than Fyndraai restaurant’s heritage-inspired menu – a fusion of Khoisan, Cape Dutch, and Cape Malay flavours. Try the daily chalkboard specials, or the 3-course heritage tasting menu. Solms Delta's indigenous Cape wines are expertly paired to every dish, and the staff is charming.
Solms-Delta Wine Estate, Delta Road, off R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Tel: +27 (0)21 874 3937
10Tokara
From a glass temple on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, culinary-creative, Richard Carstens, uses the finest seasonal and local ingredients to create deliciously playful plates of food with pure flavours and tantalising textures. The seven-course chef’s menu with optional wine pairing is highly recommended. A superb wine list features Cape and French flagship labels. Service is friendly and sophisticated.
Tokara Winery, R310 towards Franschhoek Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch, Tel: +27 (0)21 885 2550
