As we’re entering the festive season, Bouchard Finlayson looks forward to welcoming all the family! Located in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley outside Hermanus, the boutique wine estate is well-known for its award-winning wines, including an exclusive range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vintages that are revered all over the world.
Wine tasting is offered in the cellar with a choice of three or six wines, including the latest vintages of Bouchard Finlayson’s flagship wines, Galpin Peak Pinot Noir and Missionvale Chardonnay. Available for purchase in the Collector’s Corner is a selection of older vintages, known as Peter Finlayson’s ‘Peter’s Picks’, which make excellent Christmas and festive season gifts. Cellar Tours are also available with prior reservation.
Visitors are invited to relax on the terrace overlooking the vineyard and the valley beyond, while children will enjoy running around the lush lawns and the courtyard. Fun activities and delicious healthy treats may be purchased for the little ones and delicious Deli Platters can be pre-ordered to enjoy with a bottle of estate wine.
As a WWF Conservation Champion, Bouchard Finlayson protects 100 hectares of fynbos on the estate. Visitors are invited to take self-guided walks along a choice of three routes, ranging between 45 minutes and 2 and a half hours. Maps and indemnity forms are available at the cellar door and it’s recommended that hikers set off early morning before the heat of the day. Guided walks are also available by prior reservation, subject to availability.
ACTIVITIES ON OFFER AT BOUCHARD FINLAYSON
WINE TASTING
Wine Tastings are offered showcasing Bouchard Finlayson’s latest vintages – white blend Blanc de Mer 2017; Sauvignon Blanc 2018; Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016; Sans Barrique Chardonnay 2017; Kaaimansgat/Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay 2016; Missionvale Chardonnay 2016 and Bouchard Finlayson’s famed red blend, the Hannibal 2016. Also available for tasting is South Africa’s pinot pioneer and founder of Bouchard Finlayson, Peter Finlayson’s award-winning flagship wine, Galpin Peak Pinot Noir (currently the 2017 vintage).
Cost: taste three wines R30 per person; six wines R50 per person
PETER’S PICKS IN THE COLLECTORS’ CORNER
Peter Finlayson has hand-picked a selection of special, older vintages that are on display and available for sale at the cellar door.
CELLAR TOURS AND LARGER GROUPS
By prior arrangement and with advance reservation. R50 per person
DELI PLATTERS
Generous platters served on wooden boards made from old wine barrels, laden with a selection of charcuterie, mild Gruberg cheese, Colby cheese, ciabatta, estate olive oil, olives, olive tapenade and mixed nuts.
Cost R240, serving 2 people
SNACK BOXES FOR CHILDREN
Includes a fruit juice, bag of cookies, dried fruit roll, packet of savoury provita crackers and mini cheese rounds.
Cost: R65 per child
NATURE WALKS
Guided Walking Trails (Choose between 45 minutes, 60 minutes and 2,5 hours)
Cost: R400 for up to 6 people, thereafter an additional R60 per person – maximum of 12 people in a group (Pre-booking a week in advance)
