“Wine should be shared with friends and paired with food.” These words, spoken by Takuan von Arnim, the cellar master at Haute Cabrière, summed up the glorious experience I had during a mid-afternoon wine luncheon at the wine estate’s restaurant in Franschhoek.
Following on 2017’s successful debut venture, Haute Cabrière, together with chefs Nic van Wyk and Westley Muller (top image), will be hosting the second season of Pop-Up restaurants in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and the Garden Route.
Serving a 6-course menu whose beauty rivals that of any Michelin starred restaurant, guests can expect to find a true foodie experience paired perfectly with the fine wines of Haute Cabrière. It will also offer wine lovers from other parts of South Africa the chance to enjoy the highlights of a typical wine farm experience.
Menu highlights include pan-fried Patagonia calamari with black tomato sauce and seared scallops, paired with the Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir, and finishes on a high note with a chocolate torte with amaretti crumbs, candied pecan nuts and salted caramel popcorn, accompanied by a glass of Pierre Jourdan Ratafia.
Pop-Up dinner dates and booking information
Reservations should be made directly with the venue and all dinners are priced at R595 per person which include a six course menu paired with wine. The same menu will be served at each venue with the exception of Osa Restaurant, which will have an Indian inspired menu.
KWAZULU NATAL
7 & 13 July: Osa Restaurant at Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Ballito (Indian Inspired Menu)
Bookings: [email protected] or 032 538 5000
10-12 July: Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, Ballito
Bookings: [email protected] or 032 538 5000
GARDEN ROUTE
20-21 July: Oubaai Hotel Golf and Spa, Herolds Bay, George
Bookings: [email protected] or 044 851 1234
GAUTENG
23-27 July: Randpark Golf Club, Randburg, Johannesburg
Bookings: [email protected] or 011 215 8600
31 July – 4 August: The Peech Boutique Hotel, Melrose, Johannesburg
Bookings: [email protected] or 011 537 9797
17-18 August: Bryanston Country Club, Sandton, Johannesburg
Bookings: [email protected] or 011 706 1361
21-24 August: Moonshot, Menlyn, Pretoria
Bookings: [email protected] or 072 349 9569