The Cape Winelands is well-known for its entrancing wine estates and tastings.
Today, we’ve highlighted the most intriguing tastings where wine meets pizza, cheesecake and so much more!
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Blaauwklippen: Pizza and wine
As they move away from the traditional concept of a tasting room, generally a single venue, the Tasting House takes on the approach of many rooms. Seasonal wine pairings perfectly blended by Blaauwklippen’s winemaker, are on offer. Wine lovers can look forward to ‘leisurely, mostly savoury’ pairings.
Details:
- Location: Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R210
Skilpadvlei: Wine and cheesecake
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!
Details:
- Location: Skilpadvlei Farm M12 Polkadraai Road Stellenbosch
- Cost: R100
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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.
Details:
- Location: Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R155
Alto: Biltong and cheese
Situated high on the slopes of the imposing Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Winelands, here 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.
Details:
- Location: Alto Wine Estate, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Cost: R160
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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.
Details:
- Location: Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Suider, Paarl, 7646
- Cost: R75
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