Archive for 'Winery Specials'
CHIC-NICS ARE THE STYLISH WAY TO ENJOY AL FRESCO FEASTING AT ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE THIS SUMMER
Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
IN ANTICIPATION of the lovely long, hot days ahead, Allée Bleue Wine Estate in Franschhoek presents the ‘chicnic’ – the most stylish way to dine al fresco this summer. Starting on 1 October, visitors to the picturesque winelands estate can enjoy a sumptuous sit-down picnic with wicker baskets full of delicious summery food designed to [...]
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GET YOUR CULINARY FIX AT THE STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Gourmet Lane, Clover Demo Kitchen, award-winning restaurants & ‘munch’ more A multitude of wines will share the spotlight with all things culinary when the 10th annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival dons its apron for an epicurean extravaganza to accompany the region’s finest vintages from 28 to 31 July at the Paul Roos Centre. Ranging from the [...]
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STEENBERG OFFERS INDULGING BREAKFAST AND PAMPER PACKAGE IN THE HEART OF THE CONSTANTIA WINE VALLEY
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The newly introduced Indulgence 1682 Package at Steenberg presents an irresistible invitation to step off the daily treadmill, and enjoy a morning of gourmet indulgence and all-round pampering in the breathtaking setting of this working wine farm in the Constantia Valley. With a basket of treats comprising a delicious breakfast at popular cellar door restaurant [...]
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BILTONG AND WINE TASTING AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
What would South African hospitality be without a generous helping of biltong? It’s synonymous with holidays, mid-afternoon snacks, rugby, braai and educating international guests. With this in mind the Durbanville Hills Winery has added a new biltong and wine tasting to its offering at the cellar and by doing so, brings two great South African [...]
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GERMAN FOOD FESTIVAL AT ALLEE BLEUE
Posted on 26. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
GUTEN APPETIT! HEARTY GERMAN FARE AT ALLÉE BLEUE – Following the success of their harvest feast earlier this year Allée Bleue in Franschhoek will introduce a weekly German food festival every Sunday from July. Visitors to the estate will be tucking into a lavish buffet of authentic European-style sausages, cold cuts, mustards, breads and traditional [...]
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WINTER WARMERS AT MONT ROCHELLE: MANGE TOUT
Posted on 07. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
See full menu: Mont Rochelle Winter Warmers See full menu: Mont Rochelle Winter Warmers
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NO WINTER BLUES AT BISTRO ALLÉE BLEUE
Posted on 03. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Bistro Allée Bleue in Franschhoek will be warming hearts and palates during the upcoming chilly winter months with some fabulous pocket-pleasing specials from head chef Glen Ferus. Visitors to the estate will be able to choose from three lunch options from as little as R85 for a delicious and filling chicken and prawn potjie with [...]
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TAKE DAD TO SIMONSIG ESTATE ON FATHER’S DAY
Posted on 28. May, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
4×4 Winelands action meets a daddy-licious three course feast at Cuvée Swap the standard boxers-and-tie Father’s Day surprise for an adrenalin-filled day at Simonsig when this popular Stellenbosch wine estate pulls out all the stops to ensure Dad gets what he truly deserves on Sunday, 19 June. Enthusiasts can book for an exciting 4×4 adventure [...]
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SIMONSIG HOSTS JOVIAL WINTER WINE, FOOD AND MUSIC EVENINGS
Posted on 17. May, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Come and share memorable moments at Simonsig during winter when this pioneering estate celebrates the 40th anniversary of its iconic Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique made in the style of French champagne since 1971, with a series of jovial monthly wine, food and music evenings. Until August, this legendary Stellenbosch estate will [...]
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FOOD PAIRING MADE EASY
Posted on 13. May, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Durbanville Hills’ cellarmaster Martin Moore, well-known for his culinary skills and love of all things food and wine, will share his palate secrets with you at an extraordinary discovery of ‘miss vs bliss’ tasting. Join Martin in discovering the versatility of food when paired with the correct wines and along the way you will come [...]













