Gourmet picnics are big news in the summer in Cape Town, espsecially in the winelands. Well it makes sense doesn’t it? Most of the wine estates have beautiful grounds, so why not make use of them.
While we were on holiday in South Africa we enjoyed three picnics. The first at The Roundhouse overlooking the stunning coastline around Camps Bay. The second at Bramon Wine Estate just outside Plettenberg Bay where our table sat amongst the Sauvignon Blanc vines.
And the third at Boschendal, one of the oldest traditional Cape Dutch wine estates in Franschhoek, dating back to 1685. We sat under ancient trees enjoying the view, while our picnic was prepared. Ordered the wine, one of my favourites: the Boschendal Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend a lovely wine with a slight apricot blush. They actually offer a vegetarian picnic option which is a first. It included a duo of potato salads, quiche, salad, sweet chilli vinaigrette, sundried tomato and spinach wraps, red pepper pate, caramelised onion pate, chocolate & macadamia nut brownies, cheese & biscuits, red onion maramalade and a french stick. We had trouble finishing it all.
Le Pique Nique, as it is called, is excellent value, you get a lot of food. It is great for all the family and you can enjoy their fine wines surrounded by Agapanthus, my favourite plants.
Boschendal Wine Estate
Franschhoek
Tel 021-870-4272
