MENU WINEMAKER'S saturday 4 DINNER 18:30 30 pax r500pp (including wine) Michelle Brown 023 615 1135 marketing@ashtonwinery.com Come and join our chief winemaker, Heinrich Coetzee, as he takes us on a personalised tasting of Ashton Winery s award-winning wines. A 4-course meal paired perfectly with our top wines will be served. CANAPES Smoked Salmon Trout Beetroot and Crème Fraiche Tartlet Bruschetta with Black Forest Ham and Horseradish Cream Sweet Melon and Prosciutto Kebab STARTER Prawn and Chili Spring Rolls Creamy Apple Foam Ginger and White Wine Sauce Baby Leave Salad and Vanilla Dressing MAIN Rack of Lamb with Parsley, Mint and Thyme Crust Moroccan Spice Yoghurt Parsnip Puree Potato Fondant Baby Marrows Candied Beetroot Baby Carrot Roasted Pearl Onion with Red Wine Jus DESSERT Chocolate Brulee Banana Cake Hazelnut Streusel Butter- Scotch Cinnamon infused Coffee Ice-Cream
3-5 14:00 20 PAX free INSPIRATIONAL BATCH PRIVATE TASTINGS Comparing the diversity of various single vineyard blocks. LAZY RIVER DAY Choose your own menu from a selection sent to you. We prepare your braai and setup your picnic while you taste the wine to accompany your meal. SAturday 4 11:00 20 PAX r250 pp
MENU 4 SAturday FULLY BOOKED 18:30 r450pp Lizelle Lizelle@arendsig.co.za 023 616 2835 AMUSE BOUCHE Dutch Curry Pea Soup (served in enamel cups or expresso cups) STARTER Mushroom Risotto drizzled with Truffle Oil MAIN Slow-roasted Brisket Smokey Beans No-carve Lemon-and-Garlic Roast Chicken Creamy mashed Potatoes Glazed oven-roasted Root Vegetables Pumpkin Pie DESSERT Crepe Suzettes Home-made Ice Cream
MENU GARAGISTE WINE FOOD AND MUSIC ADVENTURE 4 r495pp Ilse Schutte ilse@bemindwyne.co.za 083 380 1648 saturday 18:30 30 pax Come and experience how a true Garagiste fell in love with the music of Leon Gropp and saw the beauty of his voice in the uniqueness of her wine. It is all about passion and staying true to your dreams. Bemind teams up with singer/song writer, Leon Gropp, to bring you a cullinary and musical delight, by pairing beautiful wine, food and music. Classy, with subtle notes of lekker!. STARTER Oliebollen Mushroom Cream - Bemind MCC Brut ENTRÉE Smoked Snoek Gooseberries Garden Greens - Bemind Sauvignon Blanc MAIN Pepper Venison Pie Winter Vegetables - Bemind Shiraz DESSERT Chocolate, Pear and Blue Cheese Delight - Bemind Cinsault
SUNDAY BUFFET LUNCH Large Selection of Some South-African dishes included in our Traditional buffet. sunday 5 120 PAX 12:00 until 14:00 cost: MENU AVAILABLE ON REQUEST r175.00 p/a r90 k/u 12 Michelle/Carine info@boncap.co.za 023 626 2073
MENU RELAXED DINNER WITH THE BRUWER FAMILY 3 r410pp (including wine) wine@boncourage.co.za 023 626 4178 friday FULLY BOOKED 19:00 20 pax Unwind in our underground cellar with a Jacques Bruére Vintage Cap Classique tasting. Expect award winning wines, delicious food at Café Maude restaurant and a unforgettable experience! CANAPES WITH JACQUES BRUERE VINTAGE MCC Blini topped with Creamy Blue Cheese and Pear Fresh Oysters and Lemon Dressing Cucumber & Salmon Roses with Caviar STARTER Calamari Rings Home Made Tartar Sauce Side Salad MAIN Flame Grilled Springbok Lindt Chocolate Jus Rosemary Potato Wedges Slow Oven Roasted Vegetables DESSERT Baked Cheese Cake Berry Jus Courses served with Bon Courage award winning wines.
MENU CAFE MAUDE RESTAURANT 09:00/10:00-15:00 4 5 & r120pp (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) 023 626 6806 cafemaude@boncourage.co.za Relax under the 199 year old Pepper Tree outside, or at our cosy fire place inside, and indulge into a delicious potjie. Beef Shin & Vegetable Pot Creamy White Wine Fish Pot Malay Chicken Currie Pot Served With Roosterkoek Green Salad Rice
MENU WINEMAKER FARM STYLE DINNER 3 4 & 17:00 12 Pax (pre booking essential) r550pp info@bushmanspad.co.za 023 616 2961 Come and experience a wine blending session with our winemaker Aldert Nieuwoudt & enjoy a 3-Course Farm-Style Dinner. STARTER Fresh Farm Breads Jams & Cheeses Wine Blending Experience with our Winemaker. Take home or enjoy your special blend on the evening. MAIN Traditional Kalahari Springbok Potjie COQ AU VIN Potjie (Chicken in Red Wine) Rogan-Josh Lamb Curry Potjie Roasted Vegetables Balsamic Fried Green Beans Garlic & Rosemary Baby Potatoes Roasted Beetroot with Feta & Rocket Savoury Rice. DESSERT Traditional Malva Pudding Ice-cream Homemade Custard
MENU GOURMET DINNER WITH DE WETSHOF ESTATE WINES 18:30 drinks & canapés Friday 3 r750pp purchases@dewetshof.com 023 615 1853 (25 PAX) A gourmet five course dinner, especially prepared by renowned and award-winning Swiss-trained chef Bernhard Hess and Head Chef Marthinus Erasmus, paired with De Wetshof Estate wines hand-selected by the De Wetshof winemaker, awaits visitors to this year s Robertson Slow Festival. Besides the sumptuous five-course meal, wine lovers are in for a treat. De Wetshof Chardonnays which are not readily available on the market, will be served with the dinner held in the auspicious De Wetshof main-building. Johann de Wet from De Wetshof will be present to introduce and discuss the wines in what promises to be a unique, engaging and personal event. STARTER Ginger & Lemon seared Norwegian Salmon Masala Lentils Confit of Red Coconut & Lime Sauce Fresh Coriander ENTREE Walnut, Brie & Artichoke Ravioli White Truffle Cream Tomato & Origanum Concasse Parma Ham Crackling SORBET Lavender and Blackberry Sorbet MAIN Roast Duck Breast Crispy Croquettes Potato Latkes Melange of Vegetables Bay Leaf & Honey Jus DESSERT Dark Chocolate Cylinder Smoked Hazelnut Praline Tonka Bean Ice- Cream
WINE TASTING 09:30-16:30 4 free SATURDAY (no booking required) (Flagship wines not included) purchases@dewetshof.com 023 615 1853 MENU The Chardonnay House of South Africa open from 09:30 to 16:00 for a SITE SPECIFIC tasting in our austere tasting room, inspired by the architectural genius Louis Thibault. Our prudent guidance to the World of Chardonnays will be conducted by our knowledgeable staff.
MENU TASTE THE DIFFERENCE" 3 4 & 11am 13pm 15pm 16 pax r145pp (including wine pairing) Daneen / Hirchill / Rowan 076 343 5833 info@esona.co.za Our Taste-the Difference wine tasting experience is becoming extremely popular as it is more than just tasting wine. It is conducted in our unique 95-year-old underground fermentation tanks (kuip). You will taste the difference between two vintages each of three cultivars (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz). We demonstrate the difference of taste and aroma of the three wines in ordinary wine glasses compared to grape specific glasses crystal glasses from Austria of different shapes for different cultivars. You will experience pairing each of our wines with 3 different Lindt chocolates and food preserves while listening to specific music paired with specific wine. Rowan, who owns Esona with his wife Caryl, have procured paintings from a little-known artist in Gauteng, to which the wine can be paired really a unique experience! Cost: Only R145 pp. Due to the preparation of our TTD, we would request you book, after which we will send an invoice to secure your booking.
PAIRING WITH A GLASS OF WINE AND PAIR WITH SWEETS 3&4 09:00-17:00 / 10:00-16:00 cost: (various) Order any glass of our Single Vineyard wines and 2 sweets to pair for a delicious wine and sweet pairing. Live music by Clive Staegemann (Saxophone) Daneen / Hirchill / Rowan 076 343 5833 info@esona.co.za
DELI & WINE TASTINGS 3 4 & 09:00-17:00 / 10:00-16:00 cost: (various) MENU Deli and wine tastings open 6 days a week. Admire the vineyards and mountain views while enjoying one of our platters (cheese, meat, nuts & dried fruit). Buy wine by the glass or bottle. Wine tastings R30.00 pp. Hot beverages and breakfast offerings are also available from our deli. Live music by Clive Staegemann (Saxophone). Admire the vineyards and mountain views while enjoying one of our platters (cheese, meat, nuts & dried fruit. Buy wine by the glass or bottle. Daneen / Hirchill / Rowan 076 343 5833 info@esona.co.za
, WINE MAKER S DINNER 5 Course meal paired with our Excelsior range served in the Manor House. SAturday 4 18:30 32 PAX cost: r500 Ernest Reyneke ernest@exceslior.co.za 023 615 1980 BLENDING Blend like your inner winemaker and create your own blend out of our three reds, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet. 10:00-16:00 3&4 cost: r72 No booking required
INFO IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT BUBBLE A GLIMPSE INTO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF CAP CLASSIQUE 09:00 12 pax saturday 4 r800pp 021 874 1258 elbe@grahambeck.com Our Conservationist and raconteur, Mossie Basson, will escort guests (glass of bubbles in hand, of course!) on a leisurely drive through the spectacular Graham Beck Private Nature Reserve to our Lapa. Kick off a day of bubbly delight with a delicious light breakfast complemented by Graham Beck Cap Classique bubbly. Then enjoy a fascinating tasting at our exclusive private tasting room presented by Winemaker Pierre de Klerk, which explores the evolution of Graham Beck and our journey towards the perfect bubble, with topics such as: Does size matter: 750ml vs Magnum and Where in the World: South African MCC vs The World. Guests can also look forward to a sumptuous lunch celebrating the captivating union of Cap Classique and delectable cuisine.
35 PAX 5 course MENU FOOD AND WINE PAIRING 19:00 Friday 3 r550pp courses paired with JHG wines Sonja 087 095 1141 reservations@janharmsgat.com The Jan Harmsgat Team invites you to a Fine Dining experience in the historic wine cellar in front of a cozy fire. We will bring back the good old days when a meal took three days to prepare and four hours to eat. Friday night s 5 - course dinner will show case local ingredients and our farm raised produce that is sure to leave you wanting more. All 5- courses will each be paired with one of the Jan Harmsgat signature wines. CANAPE JHG Pecan Nut encrusted Oxtail Potjie Ragu Creamed Hummus filled Arancini Smoked Paprika Pesto STARTER JHG Farmed Spinach Roasted Cumin Soup Chilli Oil Toasted Seeds Freshly Baked Mini Bread Rolls SORBET JHG Pomegranate Watermelon Smoked Maple Fresh Mint MAIN Slow Braised Beef Short Rib Creamy Beetroot Hummus. JHG Honey Caramelised Butternut Garlic Roasted Zucchini Spears Carrot Ribbons Charred Polenta Drizzled Toasted Cumin JHG Red Wine Jus OR Slow Roasted Pork Belly Toasted Capsicum Puree Caramelised Red Onion Braised Red Cabbage Cherry Tomatoes Mange Tout JHG Blanc Sweet and Sour Sauce DESSERT JHG Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta Pecan Nut Crumble Layers
JHG PLOUGHMANS PICNIC BRUNCH MENU Inspired by the old English tradition of a ploughman s lunch. Come and join us for a picnic bunch underneath the pecan nut trees. The picnic will consist of cold meats, pickled onions, freshly bake bread and local cheeses. This is surely a scrumptious way to start your day! 10:00-12:00 saturday 4 r165 pp Sonja 087 095 1141 reservations@janharmsgat.com 35 pax BRUNCH Charcuterie Local cheese Preserves Pickled onions Freshly baked bread Olive pastes Seasonal fruit 100% pomegranate juice
MENU JHG SLOW SUNDAY LUNCH 12:00 sunday 5 r265pp (including glass of wine) Sonja 087 095 1141 reservations@janharmsgat.com pax 39 The Jan Harmgsat team invites you to a Slow Sunday lunch experience. Enjoy a warm and cozy lunch with a glass of one of the Jan Harmsgat red wines red wines to warm your heart. Kiddies menu available upon request. STARTER Cape Malay Lamb Rogan Rosh Toasted Chickpeas Saffron infused Naan Bread JHG Pomegranate Sambals MAIN Venison Wellington served Medium Encased in Rosemary Wild Mushroom Duxelle and Crisp Choux Pastry Locally Harvested Autumn Vegetables Braised Apricots JHG Red Wine White Truffle Reduction DESSERT JHG Pecan Nut Apple Crumble Matcha Syrup Crème Anglaise
12 pax DINNER IN THE BARREL CELLAR 18:30 Friday 3 FULLY BOOKED SATURDAY 4 r350pp MENU Home prepared dinner served and paired with Kranskop Wines in the Barrel Cellar with Winemaker / Owner, Newald Marais. STARTER Pear Pecan Nuts Cream cheese MAIN Osso Buco Polenta Green Vegetables DESSERT Crème Caramel Truffles Coffee Ezett 072 218 8943 info@kranskopwines.co.za
MENU MCGREGOR ROAD TO NOWHERE MARKET @LORD S WINES SAturday 4 11:00 free Jacques Oosthuizen jacques@lordswinery.com This year Lord s decided to partner up with McGregor Tourism for Slow Weekend. A market that will showcase local talent and local produce. When strolling from vendor to vendor, you will find everything from mouth-watering food, original art, to locally sourced, artisanal produce. Lord s wine bar will complement the inevitable festive atmosphere along with live entertainment. We do not charge entrance fees. Market open 11:00 Food stalls open from 11:00-14:00 Lord s Wine Bar 11:00 16:00 No four-legged family members are allowed.
3 4 & SLOW DINNER FULLY BOOKED 18:00 for 19H00 (unfortunately no kids) r650pp 16 PAX MENU Clive will be cooking up a 4 course meal that will be paired with local wines. There will be a wine and olive oil tasting. Wine: Kleinhoekkloof A work in progress, but here is a little teaser of one of the courses, Chilli oil and Bluecheese Ice Cream.. Clive & Briony 078 916 3606 marbrinfarm@gmail.com
OPTIONS ACCOMMODATION & DINNER PACKAGE 3 4 & r2180pp 2 nights Sat Dinner Garden Suite incl ) B&B Elma Jass info@mimosa.co.za 023 614 2351 Garden Suite 3 & 4 CULINARY DELIGHT PACKAGE r2850pp two nights in incl ) B&B FRIDAY Dinner @ De Wetshof SATURDAY Dinner @ MIMOSA Elma Jass info@mimosa.co.za 023 614 2351
SAturday WINE PAIRING DINNER 4 18:30 10 pax r650pp Elma Jass info@mimosa.co.za 023 614 2351 MENU Come and join Bernhard & Fida Hess for a 4-course gourmet dinner carefully paired with Mimosa s award winning wines. STARTER Glazed black salmon celeriac remoulade - Mimosa Chardonnay ENTRÉE Braised oxtail ravioli celeriac sautéed spinach oxtail jus - Mimosa Cabernet Sauvignon SORBET Lavender and blackberry sorbet MAIN Rack of lamb pine nut and wild garlic crust tarragon gnocchi - Mimosa Shiraz DESSERT Mascarpone mousse orange, honey, milk - Mimosa Weiser Riesling
WINEMAKERS DINNER What do winemakers do on a Friday night? They braai and drink wine with friends. 18:00 12pax 3 Cosy relaxed dinner in the home of Ernst & Nina-Mari Bruwer. FRIday r300pp WINES INCLUDED Braaied by Ernst himself - succulent Steaks paired with the amazing MONT BLOIS wines. Jan Ellis Pudding and MONT BLOIS Muscadel to finish off with. Nina-Mari nina-mari@montblois.co.za 023 626 4052 SAturday LUNCH FEAST ON THE STOEP 4 WINES 12:00 12pax r200pp INCLUDED Lamb Shwarmas, Hummus, Tzatziki, Aubergines Pack it the way you like it Yes eating with your hands are encouraged. It can get messy! Paired with the MONT BLOIS wines of course. Breath taking views and desert included. LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH sunday 5 WINES 12:00 12pax r300pp INCLUDED Come see what we do at MONT BLOIS almost every Sunday. Lazy Lunch paired with our award winning wines. Cooked by Ernst & Nina-Mari Bruwer themselves Crispy Pork Belly, Roasted Red Peppers, Potatoes, Muscadel for desert. A view to die for. Need I say more?
DISCOVER......Bordeaux, Rhone and Cape blend wines! Uncover the facts and history of the best from the valley with a tutored tasting. 3-5 09:00-16:30 10 pax r40pp Christiaan / Siya 023 615 1834 wine@platform62.co.za LOCAL IS LEKKER! Enjoy breakfast, homemade pies, burgers and much more. Sample the widest variety jam, olives and spicy sauces. Visit the farmstall for dried fruit, cookies, honey and product like Boerseep. 3-5 varies BRANDY! Compare and enjoy premium Brandies. A fun pairing with chocolates and fruit. Exciting cocktails and a beautiful brandy glass to take home. Tasting will be every hour and lasts 40 minutes. 8 10 per session. 3-5 3-5 09:00-16:30 09:00-16:30 r80pp...wine, MUSCADEL AND LIQUEUR TASTINGS! Slow down have fun! Try the biggest selection from the RWV. For the dare devils we have Mampoer and Grappa! 60 Cellars under one roof @ cellar prices! Courier service available. 09:00-16:30 free
CHEESE AND WINE SAturday 4 10:00-14:00 vary MENU Join us for a blissful afternoon in the winter sun for a unique Rietvallei experience! Enjoy one of our famous cheese platters while sipping on your favourite Rietvallei wine. Cheese platter serves two people for R200. Wine tasting options vary. Book to avoid disappointment. Cara Rossouw info@rietvallei.co.za 023 626 3596
WINE & GRAPPA/ EAU DE VIE TASTING Friday 3 saturday 4 sunday 5 09:00-13:00 14:00-17:00 r40pp 10:00-15:00 r40pp 10:00-13:00 8 pax 8 pax r40pp 8 pax ) ) MENU Tanagra is a boutique winery producing handcrafted fine wines and artisan spirits. The focus, for both wines and spirits is on showcasing single vineyard wines and grappa and eau de vie that present the essence of the source cultivar. The winemaking philosophy follows the practice of minimal interference, use of native yeast and avoidance of oak dominance. Visitors are welcome to come and visit the farm for a wine & grappa tasting and a tour of the distillery and enjoy a personal introduction to the wines & spirits by the owners, Robert and Anette Rosenbach. tanagra@tanagra-wines.co.za 023 625 1780
(AWARD WINNING WINES) BOAT & DELI BOAT CRUISES 3-5 ON THE BREEDE Fri & Sat: 11:00 16:00 Sun: 11:00-15:00 r80pp 36 pax r20pp (kids u/12) (hourly boat cruises) WWW.VILJOENSDRIFT.CO.ZA Jackie Hill 023 615 1017 functions@viljoensdrift.co.za MENU WINE Fri: Sat: 10:00 10:00-17:00 ) tasting Sun: 10:00-16:00 15:00 3-5 Choose from breads, cold meats, variety of cheese and paté s, preserves and many more. Enjoy whilst on the boat cruise. free ) 3-5 PICNIC baskets hot foods will also be available at varies prices 10:00-16:00 vary
KOOS VAN DER MERWE AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER AND POET LIVE AT VILJOENSDRIFT Koos van der Merwe, award-winning songwriter and poet,aswell as a columnist for SARIE magazine for more than 10 years 3&4 MENU Three course meal:soup with Roosterkoek,Buffet of slow cooked stews, Chocolate dessert pairing by La Rachel s sweet sensations Fri & Sat: 18:30 r400 pp 40 pax Jackie Hill 023 615 1017 functions@viljoensdrift.co.za
COUNTRY HOSPITALITY WITH WINDFALL Join us for a hearty country feast, warm fires and beautiful wines, come and enjoy the SLOW life with Windfall. MENU SAturday 4 18:00 16pax r500pp French onion soup, Lamb on the spit with country vegetables and other hearty dishes, and decadent desserts, all paired with our award winning wines whilst sitting by the hearth. Bianca info@windfallwine.co.za 083 320 8473
CANDLELIGHT DINNER IN THE UNDERGROUND CELLAR Delight in a 5 course meal in the most romantic atmosphere you can imagine. MENU SAturday 4 19:00 25 PAX r550.00 pp TBC Elzette Steyn info@weltevrede.com 023 616 2141