The Cape Winelands is well-known for its wine tastings and as the holidays are coming to an end, we’re dedicated to keeping the festive spirit alive. As such, we’ve highlighted the most intriguing tastings where wine meets music, biltong and so much more!
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Black Elephant Vintners & Co: Music & wine pairing
This estate offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that combines sound and taste, setting it apart from the commercial wine industry. This unique approach creates a fun, relaxed and highly interactive atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.
- Location: 40a Uitkyk St, Franschhoek
- Cost: R300
Middelvlei: Braaibroodjie and wine pairing
The estate has set out to honour the braai experience, an integral part of South African culture. This wine tasting experience in particular includes an array of Braaibroodjies topped with snoek, cottage cheese, mozzarella, boerewors and figs.
- Location: Middelvlei Wine Estate, Flamingo St, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R175
Skilpadvlei: Wine and cheesecake pairing
Sklipadvlei offers child-friendly pairings to create moments for the entire family. The friendly staff guides guests through the tasting experience as the whole family readies for a fun and memorable day out!
- Location: Skilpadvlei Farm M12 Polkadraai Road Stellenbosch
- Cost: R100
Clos Malverne: Ice cream & wine pairing
Described as ‘a family affair’, Clos Malverne is committed to the handcrafting of excellent wines. These wines have been expertly paired with a variety of ice cream flavours to allow for a day filled with wine and whimsy.
- Location: Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R155
Alto: Biltong and cheese pairing
Situated high on the slopes of the imposing Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Winelands lies South Africa’s oldest red wine-only estate. Visit the tasting room and see the selection of wines while learning more about the terroir, history and heritage of the estate.
- Location: Alto Wine Estate, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R160
Fairview: Wine and cheese tasting
This tasting consists of a daily selection of 6 wines paired with 6 cheeses. The world-renowned tasting room consists of 4 unique, barrel-shaped ‘pods’ that facilitate a welcoming and more social tasting. These custom-designed pods offer a tasting selection of 6 different wines with dedicated hosts to guide and assist guests.
- Location: Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Suider, Paarl, 7646
- Cost: R75
Article originally published by Cape Town ETC.
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