Main Ingredient's Calendar of enjoyable events

Here is our calendar of current and upcoming wine and food-related events for 2012.
It may be updated at any time, so watch this space…. (Click on the bold highlights to
access websites for more information). We have separate lists of restaurant special
offers and wine farms which offer picnics, which are updated as we receive them from
the restaurants, farms or their PR agencies. Click on the underlined, bold words
above to access them. Not all the events are in the Western Cape and we are,
occasionally, told about events in Johannesburg, London, and other cities and towns.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
until 15 July 2012. ART EXHIBITION: Wings of the Shechinah - The Sculptural Art of
Herman Wald, SA Jewish Museum, 88 Hatfield Street Gardens Cape Town. Sunday to
Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 2pm. Sculptures, Sketches, Writings and Audio
Visual Displays. A major South African artist, Herman Wald is currently having his biggest
exhibition in Cape Town, forty two years after his death and the digital-age
retrospective breaks new grounds in the Arts market, offering online global access to the
entire collection and its catalogue. The Wings of the Shechinah - The Sculptural Art of
Herman Wald is on exhibit at the South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town until 15 July
2012. On show are almost 60 sculptures, more than 40 sketches, writings and audio
visual displays. Gallery hours are Sunday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and Fridays 10am to
2pm. Sculptor Herman Wald would have approved of the bold initiative, said his son
Louis Wald who was only twelve years old when his father died, leaving a legacy of over
650 castings of his works but little money to sustain his family in Johannesburg.
Hungarian-born, Herman Wald the son of a Rabbi, challenged the Orthodox Jewish
restriction against carved images of the human form. After studying, doing
apprenticeships and working in Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Paris and London he moved to
South Africa in 1937 to escape the persecutions of the Nazi era and established his
studio in Johannesburg. The death of his mother and her family in a concentration camp
during the Second World War motivated him to produce a series of public works which
confirmed his standing in the Arts world. The first, entitled Symbol for Chaos and Hope,
and known as Kria, is the rendering of garments and a symbol of Jewish mourning,
originating from biblical days and still practiced today. Admission Fees to the Museum
and exhibition are: Adults R 40, South African Pensioners and students R25, Children
under 16 years of age free. Valid Identification Required. The Museum caters for group
tours by prior arrangement.
LIVE MUSIC AT HARVEST Kick start your weekend with a chilled glass of wine or
bubbly at Harvest at Laborie Wine Farm in Paarl whilst enjoying the live music on offer
every Friday, between 5pm and 8pm. Well known musicians include Newton and Johan
who are sure to keep guests entertained with their mix of eclectic sounds, creating the
perfect ambience. Order something light off the menu to whet the appetite or simply
enjoy the sights and sounds whilst making the most of your relaxing experience. For
more information contact Yolanda Prinsloo at Harvest on 021 807 3095 or
prinsloo@laboriewines.co.za.
JUNE
Friday, 1st to Saturday, 16th June. Savoy Cabbage Annual Offal Festival. 101 Hout
Street, Cape Town. This event is unique to Savoy Cabbage and takes place every
Winter. Over the next two weeks we will be offering a wider range of offal including
Tripe, Sweetbreads, Tongue, Liver, Kidneys and Brains. The dishes will change regularly
so you might need to come twice! For the squeamish more conventional companions, we
will be running the usual menu items as well. Cassoulet: Chef Peter Pankhurst and his
team made the confit duck, the two types of pork sausage and the lamb stew. At
R195.00 a dish it is easily big enough for two to share. But for those who are hungry and
don‘t like to share, we will offer to send you home with what you can‘t eat! It takes a
while to warm so have a starter, enjoy your quaff and enjoy the evening. Each week
Savoy Cabbage will offer a soup dedicated to Streetsmart, to raise awareness of the
great work they do. Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup with a Pumpkin Roti will be the first

for the season and Jerusalem Artichoke with Chevre Ravioli will be the next on offer.
Bookings to savoycab@iafrica.com or telephone 021 424 2626
Thursday, 7th June from 17h00-21h00 Come to the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West
for an evening of the best of the Helderberg‘s wine and food when 20 wineries and 6
winery restaurants combine in an evening of indulgence. Taste a range of wines and
purchase small portions of the signature dishes from some of your favourite local
eateries as well as the hotel‘s restaurant. Cost: R50 pp. (Includes branded crystal glass,
entry and wine tasting) at the door or beforehand by contacting Bjorn van Oort at
bjorn@cvomarketing.co.za or 021 981-0216. Participating wineries 8 restaurants:
Annandale Wines, Avontuur Estate & Restaurant, Bilton Wines, Croydon Wine Company,
Eikendal Vineyards, Ernie Els Wines, Grangehurst Winery, Helderberg Wijnmakerij,
Hidden Valley Wines & Overture Restaurant, JP Bredell, Ken Forrester Vineyards & 96
Winery Rd Restaurant, Longridge & Johan‘s Restaurant, Lourensford, Lyngrove Wines 8
Vineyards, Miravel, Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate & Sofia‘s Restaurant, Peter Falke
Wines, Post House, Ridgemor Wines, Somerbosch Wines, Stonewall Wines, Uva Mira
Vineyards, Vergenoegd Wine Estate & Pomegranate Restaurant, Waterkloof, Yonder Hill.
Accommodation Special at the NH Lord Charles Hotel: Double room + breakfast =
R790. Single Room + breakfast = R710. Bookings: 021 855 1040 and mention that you
are a visitor at the Taste of the Helderberg Wine Show to obtain the special rate.
Thursday 7th June, early evening from 17h00 to 20h00, at the trendy Fire and Ice Hotel
in Melrose Arch. Wine Concepts’ premier Burgundy Lovers Festival, in Johannesburg
for the first time. Gauteng wine lovers will be able to relax while tasting and discussing
their favorite wines with the representatives of the farms. Melrose Arch offers many
restaurants where guests will be able to dine after the Festival. Entry to the festival will
be R150 per person for pre-booked tickets and R170 at the door, subject to availability.
The ticket price allows guests to taste the wines on offer at the festivals and includes
light snacks as well as a chance to win wonderful prizes in a lucky draw. As an added
bonus, all wines presented at the Festival will be on offer at a 10% discount for guests
wishing to purchase. Tickets are available from Wine Concepts Newlands (021 671 9030)
corlien@wineconcepts.co.za and Wine Concepts on Kloof (021 426 4401), as well as
through www.webtickets.co.za.
Thursday, 7th June. 18h30. Arendsig Wacky Wine Dinner. Menu: Amuse Bouche:
Traditional Dutch Curry Pea Soup (served in espresso cups). Starter: Salmon and Prawns
in a delicious Spicy Coconut Broth. Main Course: Roast Duck Breasts with zesty Blood
Orange reduction, served with roasted baby Potatoes & tender-stemmed Broccoli.
Dessert: Baked Lemon Puddings served with traditional home-made Custard. Tickets:
R250.00 p.p with wine included. Limited Seating. Maximum 30 pax. Theme: WACKY.
Booking essential! For bookings contact Lizelle on 076 853 0605 or email
lizelle@arendsig.co.za
Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th June, Robertson Wine Valley’s biggest annual wine
festival, the ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend. With 48 wineries showcasing their
wines, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration! And with a myriad of key
attractions, both old favourites and novel delights, this well-loved event is a ‗must-do‘
on the annual social calendar. So, join the Robertson Wine Valley clan for an indulgently
Wacky Weekend....
The Wacky Wine Weekend will include four festive days, with each day boasting its
unique signature wine theme, to cater for all palates ... . Whether you are a fun-seeker,
novice or a wine connoisseur, there is something for everyone with: ‗Seriously Wine
Thursday‘, ‗Wine Up Friday‘, ‗Full On Wacky Saturday‘ or ‗Wine Down Sunday‘.
‗Seriously Wine Thursday‘ promises to inspire wine aficionados with a range of tailor-
made activities, for instance: master wine-tastings, wine- and food-pairings, educational
wine presentations and private tastings with the Valley‘s most esteemed winemakers.

The Wacky Wine Weekend will embrace the usual line-up of fun-filled activities,
including a wide range of children‘s activities including: fishing, farmyard tours, jumping
castles, pony rides, a treasure hunt and face-painting.
As part of the Robertson Wine Valley‘s commitment to ensure a safe festival, a Zero
Tolerance Policy is implemented towards ‗drinking and driving‘. Visitors are requested
to make use of the Buddy Bus or the Designated Driver Programme. The Buddy Bus
facility enables groups of seven or more visitors to hire a chauffeur-driven mini-bus.
Drivers who register for the Designated Driver Programme will be rewarded with a whole
host of ‗complimentaries‘ including: free coffee, soft drinks, coupons and special deals.
Wacky Wine Weekend Bus-In Packages are also available. A2B Charters will be offering
one day packages, with transport departing from the Waterfront, Tygervalley,
Stellenbosch (Butterfly World) and Paarl, to Robertson, and ‗Buddy Bus‘ transport
between the participating wineries. See contact details below. For visitors from further
afield, Beyond Reach has once again put together great Fly-In Packages that include
flights, car rental and accommodation. See contact details below. Join us for a winter
weekend getaway at the Wacky Wine Weekend in the Robertson Wine Valley – where the
fun never stops! With Die Burger on board again as official sponsor, this year will be as
‗wacky‘ and festive as ever!
Cost: A R90.00 passport, valid for the whole weekend, must be purchased at one‘s first
port-of-call, ie at any of the participating wineries. The passport includes: a stylish
tasting glass, free 25mℓ wine-tasting samples, and a ‗goodie‘ bag with some great
surprises, as well as the programme highlighting some special offers. All other activities
during the Wacky Wine Weekend will be ‗pay-as-you-go‘, with many of the activities
free of charge. Visitors will also be able to purchase wine-by-the-glass or a bottle of
wine to share amongst friends.
Programme of activities: Visit www.wackywineweekend.com. Many of the activities
need to be pre-booked directly with the respective wineries. Designated Driver
Programme: Register at the Wacky Wine Weekend office or any of the Valley‘s tourism
offices or participating wineries. Buddy Bus: Buddy Bus costs vary between R127 and
R400 per person. The service will be available from 08h00 until 19h00 and guests will be
collected and returned to their accommodation. Bookings must please be made in
advance. Accommodation: Please visit www.robertsonwinevalley.com. Accommodation
establishments will require the payment of a deposit to secure the booking. Bus-in
Packages: Book Day Packages with A2B Charters. Group bookings of between 7 and 60
passengers for day-trips cost R400 per person and include ‗Buddy Bus‘ transport between
the participating wineries. Bookings close 20th May! Contact Jacques on 083 258 4769 or
info@a2bcharters.co.za. Fly-In Packages: Book with Beyond Reach: +27 23 614 3937 /
072 203 2457 or info@beyondreachafrica.co.za. Enquiries: Contact the Robertson Wine
Valley on (023) 626 3167 Or email manager@robertsonwinevalley.com. Visit the Wacky
Wine Weekend website. www.wackywineweekend.com.
Friday, 8th June, from 18h00 to 21h00 – one night only! Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Public Tasting at the Sandton Sun (Maroela Room), cnr Alice Lane and 5th Street,
Sandton, Gauteng. Now in its 11th year, the competition is widely regarded as the
country's most rigorous wine selection process. The single night tastings present around
100 wines which achieved Trophy, Gold and Silver medals at the judging in May, when
close to 1 000 wines were assessed blind by a panel of highly regarded international and
local palates. As before, Trophy Wine Show patrons can expect to sample the very best
wines entered into the 40 different categories. The judging panel has been chaired by
leading wine authority Michael Fridjhon since the inception of the show in 2002. The
2012 panel comprised three international judges of high standing and six local judges
covering a broad range of expertise. The international judges were: Brian Croser
(Winemaker and industry icon, Australia); Anthony Rose (UK and Asian wine columnist)
and Tom Cannavan (Scottish wine blogger – see www.wine-pages.com and UK wine
broadcaster). The South African judges were Ginette de Fleuriot CWM (Marketing

Manager, Vinimark), Gary Jordan (proprietor-winemaker, Jordan Wines), Christian Eedes
(wine writer and blogger – see www.whatidranklastnight.co.za), Angela Lloyd (wine
judge and writer), James Pietersen (head sommelier of Belthazar and Balducci
restaurants) and François Rautenbach (Head, Premier Wine Programme, Singita Lodges).
The participation of a team of associate judges, drawn from the pool of rising South
African winemaking and judging talent, is included in a supportive capacity. Since these
tastings include an array of the top achievers in both regular and lesser-known grape
varieties, they serve to showcase the best of South African wines. Both events are held
shortly after the announcement of results and while there are still stocks of the top
wines for collectors seeking to add the best of current release Cape wines to their
cellars. The list of wines and producers in attendance at the public tastings are kept
under wraps until 30 May when the Most Successful Producer and the full results of the
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 will be announced on www.trophywineshow.co.za.
All wines present at the tastings can be ordered at special prices via Makro at the public
tastings. Secure underground parking is available at the hotel and neighbouring shopping
malls. Bookings: Ticket sales via www.computicket.com or call 083 915 8000 or 011
340 8000. Tickets are limited: ‗Early bird‘ tickets bought by 27 May will cost R100 each
and tickets sold thereafter and at the door (subject to availability) are R120 per person.
Ticket includes tasting glass, unlimited tastings and a take-home copy of ICONS, the
show‘s comprehensive review of all the successful wines of the year. Enquiries: 011
482 5936. www.trophywineshow.co.za; www.outsorceress.co.za
Friday, 8th June Creation Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy
Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, ―We will host two wine-paired dinner
events each month, where winemakers from farms Creation will have the opportunity to
present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in
advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local and resident
guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening,
and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So whether you are
looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the
experience is bound to be a memorable one.‖ Each wine-paired dinner is either four- or
five-course, depending on the wines served. ―Ahead of each event we conduct a tasting
where The Square‘s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of the media as well
as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‘s an opportunity to taste the
wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically paired to the wines in
question,‖ Davies explained. ―The combination of the tasting session and then
experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating journey, allowing us
to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest standard, something we
believe our guests will experience with every paired event.‖ The cost of the dinners is
R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course. Davies and his team have
also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the dinner for guests
attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is R950, while a double
room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900
and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more information or to make a
reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 8th to Sunday, 10th June The Wine Show Road Show, Nelson Mandela Bay:
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. www.wineshow.co.za Wine Extra: Monthly E-magazine
NEW FORMAT LAUNCHED !!! www.wine-extra.co.za t: 021 888 8814 f: 021 888 8818
c: 072 784 3349 jolene@wineshow.co.za
Thursday, 14th June, 12h00 for 12h30 (starts promptly). Buitenverwachting Restaurant
June Thursday Club luncheon. Author, actor and activist, our beloved Pieter-Dirk Uys is
the guest speaker. A prolific South African writer: philanthropist and entertainer he will
be joining us as himself. Currently on his mind — the Protection of State Information Bill:
the freedom of the press. the contentious issue of corruption. the limits of the
Constitution: the independence of the judiciary and the preservation of the dignity of
our politicians from obscene, racist, rude and confusing paintings. He will be presenting

his newest personal political comedy-trek Adapt or Fly at the Baxter from 11th —30th
June with appearances by Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout who is rumoured to have joined the
ANC and Malema as ‗Kidi Amin. You can book at Computicket. His self funded work in
South African schools on HIVAIDS is legendary. Funds will be raised for The Darling Trust
which was established in August 2003 by founding member, former trustee and present
patron, Pieter-Dirk Uys. The Darling Trust was set up to assist the previously
disadvantaged communities of Darling. The aim is to empower the individual to help
themselves: mainly through participation in the sectors of education, skills development
and health, its motto ―making the dream of a better life a reality‖. To this end there
will be a raffle with some fabulous prizes. Booking is expected to be brisk, so please call
Sandy Bailey on 021 685 8016 to reserve your seat or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net.
The price is R225 per person, including a glass of wine on arrival and with the meal.
Tickets for the raffle are R50. Thank you very much for doing this. The menu is: Amuse
Bouche: Seafood Chowder, with Bisque Air & Rouille. Starter: Roasted Butternut with
Mesclun Leaves, Springbok Won Tons. Main: Rolled & roasted Pork Belly with its own
Sauce, Concertina Potato, Vegetables. Filter Coffee & Friandise.
Friday, 15th June from 17h00 to 20h30 – one night only! Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
Public Tasting at the CTICC (Ballroom West), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street,
Cape Town. Now in its 11th year, the competition is widely regarded as the country's
most rigorous wine selection process. The single night tastings present around 100 wines
which achieved Trophy, Gold and Silver medals at the judging in May, when close to 1
000 wines were assessed blind by a panel of highly regarded international and local
palates. As before, Trophy Wine Show patrons can expect to sample the very best wines
entered into the 40 different categories. Light meals will be for sale at the tasting. The
judging panel has been chaired by leading wine authority Michael Fridjhon since the
inception of the show in 2002. The 2012 panel comprised three international judges of
high standing and six local judges covering a broad range of expertise. The
international judges were: Brian Croser (Winemaker and industry icon, Australia);
Anthony Rose (UK and Asian wine columnist) and Tom Cannavan (Scottish wine blogger –
see www.wine-pages.com and UK wine broadcaster). The South African judges were
Ginette de Fleuriot CWM (Marketing Manager, Vinimark), Gary Jordan (proprietor-
winemaker, Jordan Wines), Christian Eedes (wine writer and blogger – see
www.whatidranklastnight.co.za), Angela Lloyd (wine judge and writer), James Pietersen
(head sommelier of Belthazar and Balducci restaurants) and François Rautenbach (Head,
Premier Wine Programme, Singita Lodges). The participation of a team of associate
judges, drawn from the pool of rising South African winemaking and judging talent, is
included in a supportive capacity. Since these tastings include an array of the top
achievers in both regular and lesser-known grape varieties, they serve to showcase the
best of South African wines. Both events are held shortly after the announcement of
results and while there are still stocks of the top wines for collectors seeking to add the
best of current release Cape wines to their cellars. The list of wines and producers in
attendance at the public tastings are kept under wraps until 30 May when the Most
Successful Producer and the full results of the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012 will be
announced on www.trophywineshow.co.za. All wines present at the tastings can be
ordered at special prices via Makro at the public tastings. Secure underground parking is
available in the CTICC parkade. Bookings: Ticket sales via www.computicket.com or
call 083 915 8000 or 011 340 8000. Tickets are limited: ‗Early bird‘ tickets bought by
27 May will cost R100 each and tickets sold thereafter and at the door (subject to
availability) are R120 per person. Ticket includes tasting glass, unlimited tastings and a
take-home copy of ICONS, the show‘s comprehensive review of all the successful wines
of the year. Enquiries: 011 482 5936. www.trophywineshow.co.za;
www.outsorceress.co.za
Friday, 15th to Sunday, 17th June. Following in the success of last year‘s event, visitors
to Franschhoek can once again look forward to another interactive Cook Franschhoek,
which takes place over the weekend of 15, 16 and 17 June. Known as SA‘s leading wine

destination and gourmet capital, food and wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to
join some of the Valley‘s highly acclaimed chefs and winemakers as they present hands
on demonstration kitchens. Master the art of bread making, sushi or truffles, or simply
appreciate the art of pairing food and wine. Participating restaurants include, amongst
others, Cotage Fromage, Liam Tomlin Food at Leopard‘s Leap Vineyards, Le Quartier
Français, Bread and Wine at Môreson and Ryan‘s Kitchen. With the focus on exclusivity,
each demonstration will range from 8 to 30 people, and costs will differ by
establishment. Tickets can be purchased directly from www.webtickets.co.za. Make a
weekend of your experience and book into one of Franschhoek‘s fabulous
accommodation establishments, ranging from the finest bed and breakfasts, to luxurious
boutique hotels, all nestled in a picturesque and safe environment. This should also
allow you ample time for a leisurely stroll down the main road, uncovering world-class
shops and boutiques, allowing for an intimate and relaxed shopping expedition. Be sure
to include the Franschhoek Wine Valley Food & Wine Route as part of your weekend of
discovery. This exciting initiative allows visitors to tailor make their trips, taking the
concept of a food and wine to an entirely new level. For more information on Cook
Franschhoek, accommodation and retail offerings, as well as the Food & Wine Route visit
www.franschhoek.org.za or contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley offices on 021 876
2861. Follow us on Twitter at #fhkcook.
Saturday, 16th June, between 9am and 2pm. Celebrate Father’s Day (and Youth Day)
at the Laborie Lazy Days Market. Running out of ideas on what to do for your dad this
Father‘s Day weekend? Head out to the popular Laborie Lazy Days Market where dads
will be treated to a spectacular vintage car exhibition, as well as a selection of
international and local beers. Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to a fun filled hike,
suitable for the entire family and free of charge! The hike will start at 8:30am and
hikers will leave from the cork tree outside the market area. Known as the
‗neighbourhood farm in the centre of Paarl‘, this is the perfect opportunity for family
and friends to celebrate dads as well as enjoy this historic public holiday in a scenic and
relaxed setting, with a multitude of fun activities for young and old. Kiddies‘ activities
will be available throughout the day, and include face painting, jumping castles, balloon
moulding and so much more. Relax and unwind under the trees or on the immaculate
lawns, overlooking the vineyards, whilst sipping on a glass of bubbly or wine, taking in
the sweet sounds of the live entertainment on offer. Sports fans can look forward to
watching the rugby on a big screen TV, which will be set up in the market area. Open to
the public every Saturday the laid back market offers visitors a wide selection of fresh
produce and lifestyle goods. These include freshly baked breads, coffee, cheese, olives,
honey and charcuterie. From mouth-watering food stalls to arts and craft exhibitors, the
market caters to young and old. Laborie produces some of the best Méthode Cap
Classique bubblies; an array of award-winning wines as well as an estate brandy. Visitors
can stay overnight in the tranquil guest house or enjoy a delicious meal at Harvest. An
exciting new addition to the farm‘s many offerings is the Cecil Skotnes art exhibition,
featuring 30 works by this highly acclaimed South African artist, which has been
partnered with the Laborie Limited Collection wines. A permanent exhibition at Laborie,
his masterpieces are on display in the Cellar Door, Manor House and in the restaurant.
For more information contact 021 807 3390, visit our website
www.laboriewines.co.za, join our Facebook page or email info@laboriewines.co.za.
Wednesday, 20th June. The big event in our life at Barristers in June, is marking the
return of longer days and more daylight in Newlands Village. This we do with our annual
Scottish themed Winter Solstice Dinner which is held in the Tudor Room on the winter
solstice each year. Four Courses – Five Whiskies – One Piper! Translated into English, it
means that for R185 per person you get a four course meal, (Barley and vegetable
broth, Grill Salmon Trout with mushroom, a choice of grilled Rib Eye steak or chicken
breasts, Sticky toffee and butterscotch sauce and teas and coffees. Plus you get to
enjoy five fabulous whiskies, presented with each course by Candice Baker, Brand
Ambassador, for the Edrington Group Whisky Portfolio: The Famous Grouse Range,

Macallums and Highland Park, all of which will be available on the 20th. Try saying
Famoush Grouse after a few!!) Check it out on www.facebook.com/barristersgrill
Barristers, Main St & Kildare Rd, Newlands. 021 671 7907.
http://www.barristersgrill.co.za.
Wednesday 20th June An Evening of Gypsy Jazz with the French Embassy Trio.
Savoy Cabbage Restaurant, 101 Hout Street Cape Town. Click here to learn more
about the French Embassy Trio. Click here to listen to the French Embassy Trio. Take a
listen to their music extract and pick up the phone and make a booking. We are going
French that evening and the menu will be as follows: French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin,
Galette de Pommes. R240.00, including musicians‘ cover charge. Any variation to the
menu must be advised at the time of booking. Early bookings secure the best seats! Each
week Savoy Cabbage will offer a soup dedicated to Streetsmart, to raise awareness of
the great work they do. Lightly Curried Pumpkin Soup with a Pumpkin Roti will be the
first for the season and Jerusalem Artichoke with Chevre Ravioli will be the next on
offer. Bookings to savoycab@iafrica.com or telephone 021 424 2626
Thursday, 21st June. 18h30 for 19h00. Join white-wine maker Gunther Kellerman for a
‘Rich Man Poor Man’ wine pairing at The Eatery at Durbanville Hills. Surprise your
senses by matching Durbanville Hills‘ wines with food that speak of both simplicity and
sophistication. Food and wine pairings generally focus on the sumptuous, but when a
tight budget calls for something less extravagant, combining it with a glass of your
favourite wine can make it a lot more palatable. With Gunther‘ insights, discover the
secrets of superior wine pairing when matching the wines of Durbanville Hills with
convenience foods such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and good old pepper steak
pie. You will try the Sauvignon Blanc paired with both sushi and salted chips, and
compare the taste of the Chardonnay when teamed up with both creamy Parmesan pasta
and buttered popcorn. After the wine and food pairing, dinner follows in The Eatery at
Durbanville Hills with a choice of either its famous chicken pie or an ostrich burger.
Coffee or tea and biscotti will be served afterwards. Durbanville Hills‘ wines will be on
sale during the evening. Cost: R175 per person (includes welcome drink and wine pairing
followed by dinner, coffee or tea and biscotti. There is also a gift bag to take home).
Space is very limited and booking is essential. Please contact Simone Brown on 021 558
1300 or e-mail sibrown@durbanvillehills.co.za.
Friday, 22nd June Paul Cluver & Iona Vineyards (Elgin Valley) paired dinner at the
Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, ―We will
host two wine-paired dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as
Iona Vineyards will have the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid
disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in advance for the dinners, as they
are extremely popular with both local and resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can
enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening, and lucky draws are held at each
event to add to the experience. So whether you are looking for a romantic evening out,
or a night spent with a group of friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable
one.‖ Each wine-paired dinner is either four- or five-course, depending on the wines
served. ―Ahead of each event we conduct a tasting where The Square‘s sous chef, the
winemaker and select members of the media as well as the hotels food and wine
committee get together. It‘s an opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate
and explore a menu specifically paired to the wines in question,‖ Davies explained. ―The
combination of the tasting session and then experiencing the end product – the actual
dinner – is a fascinating journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of
the absolute highest standard, something we believe our guests will experience with
every paired event.‖ The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp
for the five-course. Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over
packages that include the dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course
dinner, a single room is R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the
four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person

sharing. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or
e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd June. FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKEND. It‘s back!
Due to popular demand and the sell out success of the inaugural weekend, visitors to the
breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley can look forward to a few more
Mystery Weekends. The memorable weekend promises to add a dash of intrigue and
spice to your life. For R1 850 per couple for the weekend, experience the finest
Franschhoek offerings in this ‗once-in-a-blue-moon‘ opportunity. Representatives at the
Franschhoek Wine Valley offices will randomly select a range of fabulous Franschhoek
experiences and create your unique couple Mystery Weekend Package. This means that
you have no idea where you're staying, where you're eating or what other experiences
are in store for you. A truly unique adventure! Every Franschhoek Mystery Weekend
Package includes the following: Two nights of accommodation (for two people sharing)
at one of Franschhoek's superb four or five star hotels, B&B's or guesthouses; A lunch or
dinner experience (for two); Two breakfasts (for two); Two tickets to The Screening
Room at Le Quartier Français; A voucher (per couple) to use at one of the participating
retail outlets located in and around Franschhoek; A wine tasting (per couple) at one of
the award-winning participating Franschhoek wine farms; One other
surprise Franschhoek experience (per couple). With ample time on your hands during
this weekend why not include the Franschhoek Wine Valley Food & Wine Route as part of
your journey of discovery. Tailor-make your trip and take the concept of a bespoke food
and wine experience to a new level. For bookings or queries please contact Carmen on
021 876 2861 or email: office@franschhoek.org.za.
Saturday 23rd June Christmas in June. Buitenverwachting Restaurant celebrated
Christmas in June last year; it was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were lucky enough to
book in time. So they're doing it again. The Restaurant will be decorated in true
Christmas spirit - a Winter Wonderland... Festive is the name of the game! The menu is
tremendous value at R290 per person. Christmas Eggnog on arrival. Amuse Bouche:
Turkey Trifle, its own glazed Breast & Glühwein Sorbet. Starter: Muscat Pumpkin Crème
Brûlée, Confit Quail Galantine. Main: Trio of South African Christmas Roasts with
Condiments, Vegetables & Starches. Dessert: Christstollen Soufflé, Coffee Ice Cream
with Punch Sauce with marinated Citrus Fruits. Friandise & Filter Coffee. The Menu is
subject to change according to fresh organic produce available. Telephone 021 794
3522 or email restaurant@buitenverwachting.com to book..
Wednesday, 27th June. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
sommelier Luvo Ntezo and celebrity chef Reuben Riffel, present #4 in a series of
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Boekenhoutskloof Wines
is the definitive Platter Guide‘s Winery of the Year and owner/cellarmaster Marc Kent,
will be explaining his philosophy and illustrating it with his Five Star wines at what is
sure to be one of the most popular events of the series. Numbers are limited to 30 at all
the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent value evening
out. Whether you are a wine ‗fundi‘, or simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food,
wine and company, these dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo says, ―there
are no golden or unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage
people to explore their own taste preferences. If we can show them something new to
enjoy along the way, we‘ve done a good job‖. To reserve your table at Reuben‘s
One&Only Cape Town, mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com or
call +27 21 431 4511
Wednesday, 27th June at 18h00. VILLIERA and DOMAINE GRIER Food and Wine
Evening. Villiera Wines (cnr R304 and R101, Koelenhof). The French Season in South
Africa (June to November 2012) is part of an exchange program decided at the highest
level between the two countries, the South African Season in France taking place in
2013, from May to October. The evening, celebrating this, will start with a Villiera
bubbly on arrival. A tasting of the entire Domaine Grier range (including the Grier Brut),

which originates from the Roussillon region in the South of France, will be matched with
a menu which has carefully been prepared by Christophe de Hosse from Joostenberg
Bistro: Starter: Terrine of pork. Main: Coq au vin with potato gratin Dauphinois. Dessert:
Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream. R160 per person. RSVP: by Monday, 18 June. To book
for this evening and for payment info, contact Celeste on 021 865 2002 or
celeste@villiera.com.
Thursday, 28th June. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Stellenbosch Berg, Banhoek & Helderberg with
a Guest Chef from one of those regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines
which express the inherent character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu
will then be incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire
next month with selected paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two
of Taj chefs will have spent time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes
correctly! Guest wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new
Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines
ordered on the launch night (details mentioned later in this email) will be available at
cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a
weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every
Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place.
Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info,
please visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com.
JULY
Sunday, 1st July, starting at 12 noon. Beaumont Barrel Lunch. Join the Beaumont
family on Sunday 1st July for lunch in their barrel cellar with a glass of Beaumont Chenin
Blanc and our homegrown almonds and olives. Sebastian will walk you through the
vineyards to demonstrate how vines are pruned, before we move into the barrel cellar
for lunch. With a seasonal menu designed to accompany our delicious wines, this is a
food and wine experience not to be missed! Menu & Wines @ R365/head. Welcome:
Beaumont Olives, Beaumont Almonds, Beaumont Chenin Blanc. Starter: Homemade
mushroom, thyme and pine nut ravioli with a burnt sage butter, toasted pine nuts and
parmesan, served with freshly baked Mill bread and farm butter, Beaumont Hope
Marguerite. Main: Marinated Springbok fillet served with a plum and port sauce
accompanied by pumpkin fritters and sautéed fine beans, Beaumont Pinotage. Desserts:
Dark chocolate tart served with fresh cream and an orange reduction, Beaumont Port.
Coffee & Tea. Buy your tickets now, only limited seats available. Bookings can be made
by emailing info@beaumont.co.za as well as online at
http://www.beaumont.co.za/wine-shop/barrel-lunch/ Compagnes Drift Farm ▪ P.O.
Box 3 ▪ BOT RIVER ▪ 7185 ▪ Tel: +27 28 284 9194 ▪ Fax: +27 28 284 9733 ▪
info@beaumont.co.za ▪ www.beaumont.co.za
Friday, 13th July. Muratie wine Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
Roy Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, ―We will host two wine-paired
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Muratie will have the
opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to
book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local and
resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the
evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So whether
you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the

Friday, 20th July, 18h00 for 19h00. Valiant Swart evening. Overture Restaurant at
Hidden Valley Wine Farm. Beat the Winter Blues and join Hidden Valley for an evening of
great music, wines and food. R150 p/p. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of
Hidden Valley Pinotage 2009 and Canapés on arrival. During the break there will be a
Fork and Pie meal available for R65, by Bertus Basson of Overture, as well as Trifle in a
Jar for dessert at R20. The Fork & Pie meal includes either a Chicken, Mushroom &
Mustard pie or a Braised beef Bobotie pie, with mash, gravy, salad, pickles and Fork. For
bookings, please contact Lea Smit: lea@hiddenvalleywines.co.za or 021 880 2646.
Wednesday, 25th July. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. La Motte estate from
Franschhoek joining the team with their organic Pierneef collection offering a
refreshing and modern twist on the normal food and wine pairing. Numbers are limited
to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent
value evening out. Whether you are a wine ‗fundi‘, or simply enjoy a convivial evening
of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo
says, ―there are no golden or unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to
encourage people to explore their own taste preferences. If we can show them
something new to enjoy along the way, we‘ve done a good job‖. To reserve your table
at Reuben‘s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to
restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 26th July. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Wellington Walker Bay, Elim & Bot River with a
Guest Chef from one of those regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines
which express the inherent character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu
will then be incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire
next month with selected paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two
of Taj chefs will have spent time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes
correctly! Guest wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new
Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines
ordered on the launch night (details mentioned later in this email) will be available at
cellar door prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a
weekly wine tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every
Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place. Taj
Cape Town +27 21 819 2014 , Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info, please
visit www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com .

Friday, 27th July. Hartenberg Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy
events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Hartenberg will have the

AUGUST
Friday, 10th August. Oldenburg Vineyards paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Oldenburg will have
the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged
to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local
and resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout
the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So
whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of
friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.‖ Each wine-paired dinner is
either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. ―Ahead of each event we
conduct a tasting where The Square‘s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of
the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‘s an
opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically
paired to the wines in question,‖ Davies explained. ―The combination of the tasting
session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating
journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest
standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired event.‖
The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course.
Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the
dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is
R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner,
a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more
information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 10th and Saturday, 11th August. FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKEND. It‘s
back! Due to popular demand and the sell out success of the inaugural weekend, visitors
to the breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley can look forward to a few more

Friday, 24th August. Mooiplaas Estate paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa. Roy
events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Mooiplaas will have the
Wednesday, 29th August. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Steenberg, Constantia.
Cellarmaster and GM John Loubser will take you through all the thrills and triumphs of
growing Sauvignon Blanc in one of the coolest regions in the country. Numbers are
limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering a high quality,
excellent value evening out. Whether you are a wine ‗fundi‘, or simply enjoy a convivial
evening of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer something for everybody.
As Luvo says, ―there are no golden or unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we
want to encourage people to explore their own taste preferences. If we can show them
something new to enjoy along the way, we‘ve done a good job‖. To reserve your table
at Reuben‘s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to
restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 30th August. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Franschhoek with a Guest Chef from the
region, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the inherent
character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated
into the MINT Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire next month with selected
paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent
time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly! Guest wines will
feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-consumption
7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the launch night
(details mentioned later in this email) will be available at cellar door prices. There will
be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine tasting at the
hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime outside on
the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27 21 819
2014, Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info, please visit
www.tajcapetown.co.za/blog www.tajhotels.com.

SEPTEMBER
Friday, 7th September. Anthonij Rupert Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
Spa. Roy Davies, General Manager of the Vineyard explains, ―We will host two wine-
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Anthonij Rupert
will have the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are
encouraged to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with
both local and resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment
throughout the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the
experience. So whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with
a group of friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.‖ Each wine-paired
dinner is either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. ―Ahead of each
event we conduct a tasting where The Square‘s sous chef, the winemaker and select
members of the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‘s
an opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu
specifically paired to the wines in question,‖ Davies explained. ―The combination of the
tasting session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a
fascinating journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute
highest standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired
event.‖ The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-
course. Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that
include the dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single
room is R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course
paired dinner, a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For
more information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th September. FRANSCHHOEK MYSTERY WEEKEND. It‘s
back! Due to popular demand and the sell out success of the inaugural weekend, visitors
to the breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley can look forward to a few more
Friday, 21st September. Boutique wine makers paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers will have the opportunity to
present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in
advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local and resident
guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening,
and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So whether you are
looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the

Wednesday, 26th September. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Ken Forrester aka ‗the
King of Chenin‘ will be the guest presenter, bringing his legendary wit, charm and range
of benchmark Chenin Blancs. But far from being a ‗one-hit wonder‘, red wine-lovers can
also look forward to some stellar Grenache and Rhone blends as Ken was one of the
pioneers for this variety in SA. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is
priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a
wine ‗fundi‘, or simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these
dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo says, ―there are no golden or
unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore
their own taste preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the
way, we‘ve done a good job‖. To reserve your table at Reuben‘s One&Only Cape Town,
call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 27th September. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Cape Point & Constantia with a Guest Chef
from one of these regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express
the inherent character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be
incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire next month
with selected paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs
will have spent time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly!
Guest wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk
(off-consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on
the launch night (details mentioned later in this email) will be available at cellar door
prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine
tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime
outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27
21 819 2014, Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info, please visit
OCTOBER
Friday, 5th October. Haut Espoir Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa.
dinner events each month, where winemakers from farms such as Haut Espoir will have
the opportunity to present their wines. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged
to book well in advance for the dinners, as they are extremely popular with both local
and resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners can enjoy live light entertainment throughout
the evening, and lucky draws are held at each event to add to the experience. So
whether you are looking for a romantic evening out, or a night spent with a group of
friends – the experience is bound to be a memorable one.‖ Each wine-paired dinner is
either four- or five-course, depending on the wines served. ―Ahead of each event we

conduct a tasting where The Square‘s sous chef, the winemaker and select members of
the media as well as the hotels food and wine committee get together. It‘s an
opportunity to taste the wines and to debate, deliberate and explore a menu specifically
paired to the wines in question,‖ Davies explained. ―The combination of the tasting
session and then experiencing the end product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating
journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-product is always of the absolute highest
standard, something we believe our guests will experience with every paired event.‖
The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-course and R315 pp for the five-course.
Davies and his team have also put together exclusive stay-over packages that include the
dinner for guests attending the events. For the five-course dinner, a single room is
R950, while a double room is R800 per person sharing. For the four-course paired dinner,
a single room is R900 and a double room is R750 per person sharing. For more
information or to make a reservation, please contact 021 657 4500 or e-mail
eat@vineyard.co.za
Thursday, 25th October. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Swartland & Darling with a Guest Chef from one
of these regions, whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the
inherent character of the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be
incorporated into the MINT Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire next month
with selected paired regional wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs
will have spent time with the chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly!
Guest wines will feature on various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk
(off-consumption 7 days a week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on
the launch night (details mentioned later in this email) will be available at cellar door
prices. There will be a free wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine
tasting at the hotel each Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime
outside on the mall whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27
21 819 2014, Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info, please visit
Friday, 26th October Constantia Valley Wines paired dinner at the Vineyard Hotel &
paired dinner events each month, where winemakers from Constantia Valley Wines will
end off the season in style with a spectacular dinner, showcasing up to nine wines. To
avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book well in advance for the dinners, as
they are extremely popular with both local and resident guests,‖ says Davies. ―Diners
can enjoy live light entertainment throughout the evening, and lucky draws are held at
each event to add to the experience. So whether you are looking for a romantic evening
out, or a night spent with a group of friends – the experience is bound to be a
memorable one.‖ Each wine-paired dinner is either four- or five-course, depending on
the wines served. ―Ahead of each event we conduct a tasting where The Square‘s sous
chef, the winemaker and select members of the media as well as the hotels food and
wine committee get together. It‘s an opportunity to taste the wines and to debate,
deliberate and explore a menu specifically paired to the wines in question,‖ Davies
explained. ―The combination of the tasting session and then experiencing the end
product – the actual dinner – is a fascinating journey, allowing us to ensure that the end-
product is always of the absolute highest standard, something we believe our guests will
experience with every paired event.‖ The cost of the dinners is R265 pp for the four-
course and R315 pp for the five-course. Davies and his team have also put together
exclusive stay-over packages that include the dinner for guests attending the events. For
the five-course dinner, a single room is R950, while a double room is R800 per person
sharing. For the four-course paired dinner, a single room is R900 and a double room is
R750 per person sharing. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact
021 657 4500 or e-mail eat@vineyard.co.za
Wednesday, 31st October. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning

fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Kanu, Stellenbosch. New
winemaker, Adam Mason, will host the dinner. His previous experience includes making
South Africa‘s iconic Vin de Constance at Klein Constantia, and the wine world is a-
quiver with excitement and anticipation to see what dizzy heights he can achieve at
Kanu. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each is priced at R325, offering
a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a wine ‗fundi‘, or simply
enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these dinners offer
something for everybody. As Luvo says, ―there are no golden or unbreakable rules with
wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore their own taste
preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the way, we‘ve done a
good job‖. To reserve your table at Reuben‘s One&Only Cape Town, call +27 21 431
4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
NOVEMBER
Friday, 23rd to Sunday, 25th November (venue tbc) The Wine Show Road Show,
Durban 2012: www.wineshow.co.za Wine Extra: Monthly E-magazine NEW FORMAT
LAUNCHED !!! www.wine-extra.co.za t: 021 888 8814 f: 021 888 8818 c: 072 784
3349 jolene@wineshow.co.za
Wednesday, 28th November. Winemaker dinner at The One & Only. Award-winning
fabulous evenings of food and wine at One & Only Cape Town. Nitida Estate,
Durbanville. Owner/winemaker Bernhard Veller will be getting into the festive spirit
with a glass of his unusual sparkling Shiraz before showing his uniformly excellent range
of Bordeaux varietals and blends. Numbers are limited to 30 at all the dinners, and each
is priced at R325, offering a high quality, excellent value evening out. Whether you are a
wine ‗fundi‘, or simply enjoy a convivial evening of good food, wine and company, these
dinners offer something for everybody. As Luvo says, ―there are no golden or
unbreakable rules with wine in my opinion, and we want to encourage people to explore
their own taste preferences. If we can show them something new to enjoy along the
way, we‘ve done a good job‖. To reserve your table at Reuben‘s One&Only Cape Town,
call +27 21 431 4511 or mail to restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Thursday, 29th November. Continuing the journey through the world‘s most beautiful
winelands by presenting Expressions of Durbanville with a Guest Chef from the region,
whose dishes will be paired with regional wines which express the inherent character of
the variety and their place of origin. The menu will then be incorporated into the MINT
Restaurant Table d‘hôte menu for the entire next month with selected paired regional
wines (Wellington & Paarl) as an option. Two of Taj chefs will have spent time with the
chef to ensure we replicate his or her dishes correctly! Guest wines will feature on
various Taj restaurant lists as well as in the new Wine Kiosk (off-consumption 7 days a
week!) which is located in the hotel lobby. Wines ordered on the launch night (details
mentioned later in this email) will be available at cellar door prices. There will be a free
wine tasting before the dinner, from 5pm and a weekly wine tasting at the hotel each
Wednesday evening in the Lobby and every Thursday lunchtime outside on the mall
whilst the Earth Fare Market is taking place. Taj Cape Town +27 21 819 2014,
Fax: +27 21 819 2001. For more info, please visit

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