Sorted for weekend plans? Whether you're in the mood to get Cape Town on your skin or hankering for a homely night in, we've got lovers of good wine covered.
Herewith the low-down on three wine farms in and around Cape Town we're loving right. And in case your dining table is where you'd prefer to enjoy their wines, we've added links to their top-selling ones so you can add to cart and we can Deeliver. Sorted.
Beaumont Family Wines
*inhales deeply, exhales slowly* Ah! The sweet Overgberg air of Beaumont Family Wines is the signifier of serenity that sets the scene at this tranquil estate. It is a slow place; where taking your time and savouring every moment is imperative.
Expect relaxed country atmosphere and a tasting experience for just R85. There are cellar door specials, one-off releases, unique wines, and fresh meals made from the finest ingredients for sale at the Tasting Room & Zest Deli too.
History nerds will want to take a tour through the 1900s-hailing cellar – an endeavour that might get you a taste of something special straight from the barrel, if you're lucky.
We stock Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc 2018
For more information, visit beaumont.co.za.
The Old Road Winery
Slap bang in Franschhoek's old main road, The Old Road Winery is positively oozing with all the charm rumoured of this mini wine country: majestic vineyards, gourmet cuisine made from fresh valley ingredients, rolling heritage vines, and an ancient cellar heady with the scent of fine-wined barrels and unhurried leisure.
Please make sure you sip sundowners on the deck that overlooks Franschhoek Mountains after you've enjoyed a tasting. And don't forget there are also daily blackboard specials – specially curated from locally sourced, fresh Valley ingredients. Think: stuffing your face and savouring world-class wine amidst stretches of lush vineyard and purple mountain – ugh, take us there already!
If you're not a fan of too-fancy fine dining, The Fat Man restaurant at Old Road has your name on it. Their specialty is artisanal sour dough pizza, but they've also got goodies like beef koftas and roasted cauliflower.
We stock a number of their best-sellers, from Shiraz to Sauvignon Blanc. Order Old Road Wine online
For more information, visit oldroadwinecompany.com.
Tokara
Nestled on the upper slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, their vineyard and olive grove overlook two of the Mother City's most stirring sights, False Bay and Table Mountain. Apparently, because of the unique location, the climate, geography and soils combine to produce perfect grapes – and award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc wines, no less!
We suggest enjoying a tasting, taking a stroll through the sculpture garden, booking lunch Tokara Restaurant, and seeing if the word on the street is true: The Tokara Delicatessen makes the finest coffee in the Banghoek Valley. Simply put: it's multi-stream sensorial delight at its height.
Shop their Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. We'll deliver it. Easy.
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