CHIC-NICS ARE THE STYLISH WAY TO ENJOY AL FRESCO FEASTING AT ALLÉE BLEUE WINE ESTATE THIS SUMMER
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 eat in a leisurely fashion with friends and family. And children are very welcome too with their own little picnic hampers packed with nourishing treats and sweet surprises. A safe play area and a duck pond provide a welcome diversion for youngsters, freeing up parents to truly relax.
The elegant yet relaxed setting at Allee Bleue is what transforms this classic al fresco way of eating into a ‘chicnic’ – a chic picnic. Bordered by a Cape Dutch-style whitewashed wall, the picnic area has lush lawns with comfortable garden furniture decked in crisp, checked napery and shaded by cool white umbrellas. Experienced service staff adds up to a very civilized yet relaxing ambience.
Chicnics at Allee Bleue
This summer, there is a choice of two exciting, flavour-packed menus: a standard menu (including meat) and a vegetarian menu, both priced at R145.00 per person and prepared as either a standard or vegetarian basket for two adults sharing. The selection includes patés, dips, cheese, salads, French bread and a dessert (see full descriptions of the menus under Editor’s Notes). The price of the basket also includes a wine tasting, still or sparkling water and tea or coffee. For children, there is a mini picnic for R80.00 per child, including fruit juice.
Picnic baskets must be ordered in advance (preferably the day before) and are delivered to guests at the table along with an ice bucket to ensure that refreshments remain perfectly chilled. Chilled Allée Bleue wines are available to purchase by the glass or bottle.
Available from 1 October throughout the week, picnics must be booked in advance and are weather dependent. On Sundays, live music adds a welcome lively dimension and children are well looked after with a host of kids entertainment. Call Allée Bleue Wine Estate on (27) (21) 874 1021, email info@alleebleue.com or visit www.alleebleue.com for more information. The estate is located at the junction of the R45 and R310, in the Groot Drakenstein valley.
Picnic options
Standard Picnic Menu – R 145.00 per person
Olive tapenade, Chicken liver paté, Peppadew snoek paté, Cold meat platter with caper mayonnaise, sundried tomato ciabatta with rocket pesto and mozzarella, Allée Bleue herb salad with Parmesan and marinated peppers, Curried prawn cocktail with pineapple, Cape cheese platter with preserves and biscuits, Fresh baguette, Baked cheesecake with summer fruit salad marinated in Allée Bleue grappa, and a seasonal gift produced on the estate, to take home.
Vegetarian Picnic Menu – R 145.00 per person
Coriander and peach salsa, Humus, Paprika cream cheese, Meze platter with crumbed aubergine, caprese salad and potato salad, rémoulade and pickles, Ciabatta with brie, tomato and herb salad, Rocket salad with sundried tomatoes, olives and Parmesan cheese, Avocado cocktail topped with mayonnaise served with cucumber and cherry tomato salad, Cape cheese platter with preserves and biscuits, Fresh baguette, Baked cheese cake with summer fruit salad marinated in Allée Bleue grappa, and a seasonal gift produced on the estate, to take home.
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