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8 OF OUR FAVOURITE WINERIES FOR YOU TO TICK OFF YOUR SEASONAL BUCKET-LIST

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1. Spice Route

Wine Tasting By Spice Route Wines.


Tasting reservation required for 10 or more guests. 9 or less do not require a reservation.


- Swartland Wine Journey R50

A daily selection of five wines.

- Winemaker’s Journey R75

A selection of seven wines (including two premium wines)

- Wine & Charcuterie Journey R80

A daily selection of 4 wines paired with 4 Jewell’s cured meats

- Ploughman’s Platter for 2 – R200

A selection of Jewell’s cured meats, Fairview cheeses, fresh bread, salad, olives and condiments.


021 863 5200

Thursday ~ Sunday: 10:00 ~ 17:00

(Tastings conclude at 16:30)



2. Babylonstoren The Tasting Room is open daily – from 10h00 to 17h00 in winter and 10h00 to 18h00 in summer.


The cost of wine tasting starts at R70 p.p. for seven wines.


Flagship wines can be added to your tasting at an additional cost:


Chardonnay R20,

Nebukadnesar R30,

and Sprankel R40


An express tasting of three wines is also available at R35 p.p.


Guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.



3. Noble Hill


Open for wine tasting Thursday - Sunday 9am-5pm.


White wine

Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2019 Lime blossom & gooseberry. Crisp & flinty. 109 / glass 39


Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Gooseberry & green apple. Lighthearted & crisp. 109 / glass 39


Estate Reserve White 2019 Honeydew, lemon zest, & white pear. Lean, mineral flavour. 199 / glass 66


Rosé & refrescas

Mourvèdre Rosé 2019 Strawberries, watermelon, & rose water. Crisp & fresh. 119 / glass 39


Sparkling

Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017 Single-vineyard cap classique with an elegant citrus aroma 219


Red wine

Merlot 2016 Black cherry, dark plum, & spice. A rebel with a cause. 139 / glass 46


CHILLED RED Cruxes Mataro Nova 2019 Carbonic macerated, nouveau-style chilled red. 109 / glass 39


Syrah 2017 Black pepper, olive purée, & umami notes. Long & smooth. 119 / glass 40


Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, & a hint of Moroccan mint. 159 / glass 49


Estate Reserve 2018 A true reflection of Simonsberg terroir. Poised & elegant. 199


RARE Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 2015 Ripe dark cherry & rich forest aromas 319



4. Perdeberg Winery


WINE TASTING R50


Taste a selection of any five wines while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of the tasting room or outdoor seated area.


CHOCOLATE PAIRING R110


Taste a selection of five wines alongside delicious and delightful chocolates.


DRIED FRUIT PAIRING R110


Taste a selection of five wines alongside fruity and tangy Montagu dried fruit.


KIDDIES BUSY BOX R95


Keep the little ones busy with a selection of treats and activities.





5. Vrede en lust


Vrede en Lust Tastings


Open on all public holidays except Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.Monday to Sunday – 10h00 to 17h0024 December 2019 – 10h00 to 15h0031 December 2019 – 10h00 to 15h00


LINDT EXCELLENCE PAIRING R120.00 per person

No shared tastings. Flight of five Lindt Excellence chocolates perfectly paired with six wines. Bookings essential


FULL WINE TASTING

Premium Tasting R70.00 per person

Flight of six wines. No shared tastings.

Choose from pre-selected options (Seasonal | White | Red)

Tasting fee waived on purchase after tasting to the value of R300


Black Label Tasting R95.00 per person

Includes Barrique, Kogelberg Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Boet Erasmus

Flight of four wines. No shared tastings. Tasting fee waived on purchase after tasting to the value of R300


DALEWOOD CHEESE PAIRING R120.00 per person

No shared tastings. Flight of six. Lindt Dalewood cheese perfectly paired with five wines. Bookings essential





6. Boschendal


Wine tasting is open at The Werf Restaurant Conservatory and Patio. Open Monday – Sunday from 10h00– 17h00 (Last sit down at 16:00)


1685 RANGE TASTING R90

1685 Sauvignon Blanc

1685 Chardonnay

1685 Merlot

1685 S&M

1685 Cabernet Sauvignon


CHOC & WINE TASTING R120

Chardonnay/Pinot Noir

Paired with a White Stone Fruit & Jasmine Chocolate

Playpen Riesling

Paired with a White Lemon & Vanilla Chocolate

1685 Shiraz

Paired with a Dark Raspberry & Spice Chocolate

Vin d’Or

Paired with a Dark Orange Blossom Chocolate


MCC TASTING R180

Brut NV

Brut Rose NV

Demi Sec NV

Grande Cuvée Brut


PREMIUM TASTING R350

Elgin Sauvignon Blanc

De Werf Chardonnay

Elgin Pinot Nior

Heritage Collection Manumission

Heritage Grande Syrah


INDIVIDUAL TASTINGS

Boschendal Vin D’or Noble Late Harvest R50

Boschendal Potstill Brandy R50





7. Spier


TASTING ROOM IS OPEN DAILY, FROM 10:00 - 17:00, WITH LIMITED SEATING AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN PLACE.

Tastings:


Spier Tasting (R50 pp):

Choose three wines from our Signature and Spier 5.5% range and one from each of the three premium wine ranges, 21 Gables, Creative Block and Seaward.


Chocolate and wine tasting (R70 pp):

Inspired by our Spier Signature Méthode Cap Classique and our Spier Creative Block blends, the chocolatier has carefully crafted chocolates that complement and unlock nuanced flavours in each of our liquid treasures.


Winemaker Selection (R90 pp):

The two premium wine ranges plus Spier’s organic red wine called First Stone.


Children’s Grape Juice Tasting (R40 pp):

The ideal way to keep the youngsters busy. Includes a fun lucky packet, a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet.Tastings take about 45 minutes.

Cheese, olive and charcuterie platters can also be purchased.For groups of eight or more, a reservation is required. Larger groups can be accommodated in the tasting room at the Cow Shed.


Please ensure that bookings are made and confirmed at least 48 hours in advance.





8. Jordan Wine Estate


Terroir Tasting

Select 5 from our Estate range of wines and sit back and enjoy the panoramic views from our tasting terrace or deck whilst our knowledgeable wine ambassadors explain why the Jordan terroir is unique by nature’s design. Price pp: R90


Short ‘n sweet

Do you just have a few minutes before your lunch reservation?Why not sample 3 wines from our Estate range of wines? Price pp: R55


Reserve Tasting

The ultimate expression of the Jordan terroir. A tasting of our Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs, the famous Nine Yards Chardonnay, Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend, and the Sophia. All wines are enjoyed in specially selected Riedel glasses.Price pp: R295


‘Mini’ Reserve Tasting

Want to taste the best but are short on time?Enjoy the Nine Yards Chardonnay & Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend, 2 of our iconic wines. All wines are enjoyed in specially selected Riedel glasses.Price pp: R125



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