In the Mother City, numerous wineries around Cape Town are elevating wine pairing with inventive combinations. Think sushi, pizza, cheesecake, and more.
Here are our favourite wine pairings in Cape Town that you’ve got to try:
Sushi and Wine at Kanu Wines
Sushi lovers, this one’s for you! At Du Vin Restaurant at Kanu Wines, you can pair your wine with six sushi pieces. Book a table outside to make the most of the stunning mountain views.
Location: R304, Stellenbosch
Price: R220pp
Website: kanu.co.za
Pizza Pairing at Blaauwklippen
Blaauwklippen’s pizza pairing experience is an absolute delight. Enjoy four mini pizzas, including options like Athena (feta, rosemary, onion, and garlic), Formaggi (brie, gorgonzola, mozzarella, and parmesan), Marinara (prawn, calamari, garlic, and chili), and Quattro Stagioni (ham, artichokes, olives, and mushrooms). Vegetarian substitutions are also available.
You can also try Blaauwklippen’s other unique pairings, including Heritage wine and macarons, wine and chocolate, and a 1682 Pairing, which showcases the best of South African flavours.
Location: Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch
Price: R270
Website: blaauwklippen.com
Chocolate and Wine at Groot Constantia
At Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine farm, sip on five award-winning wines, each paired with five handcrafted chocolates. One of their most popular tastings, the experience also includes a branded wine glass to take home as a souvenir.
Location: Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia
Price: From R140
Website: grootconstantia.co.za
Cheesecake and Wine Pairing at Eikendal
Treat yourself at Eikendal with their award-winning wines paired with a trio of cheesecakes. Tastings run Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm, and bookings are essential.
Location: R44, Raithby
Price: R200
Website: eikendal.com
Villiera Cap Classique & Nougat Pairing at Villiera Wines
If you have a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss Villiera Wine’s Cap Classique & Nougat Pairing. Try four wines, including French Champagne Grier Brut and the estate’s bestselling Villiera Tradition Brut, each paired with a selection of handcrafted nougats. Flavours include berry and cherry, macadamia, almond, goji berry, and rooibos tea.
Location: Cnr R304 & R101 Koelenhof Near, Stellenbosch
Price: R180
Website: villiera.com
Candy floss pairing at Perdeberg Cellar
Perdeberg Cellar’s playful Candy Floss pairing is matched with two Cap Classique wines and two sparkling wines. A fun and fizzy treat for the senses!
Also try the biltong pairing and the chocolate truffle pairing, both R135.
Location: Vryguns Farm Windmeul, Paarl
Price: R110
Website: perdeberg.co.za
Master Wine & Cheese Tasting at Fairview
Take your taste buds on an adventure with Fairview’s Master Wine & Cheese Tasting. The tasting, which pays tribute to wine and cheese producer Charles Back’s late mother, provides visitors with the opportunity to savour 8 premium wines alongside 8 cheeses, fresh bread, and olive oil.
Location: Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Paarl
Price: R180
Website: www.fairview.co.za/
Cake Pairing at Stellenrust Wine Estate
Match your favourite cakes with a choice of Stellenrust’s luxurious wines. Tuck into red velvet, carrot, and chocolate velvet cakes, paired with their range of red and white wines. If this sweet pairing isn’t up your alley, the wine estate also features an African Pairing of biltong, droewors, almonds, olives, and cheese.
Location: Off the R44 between Stellenbosch & Somerset West, located on Stellenrust Road
Price: Cake Pairing: R150 and African
Pairing: R180
Website: www.stellenrust.co.za
Non-alcoholic Pairings
If you’re planning a visit to a wine estate with Under 18s or friends who don’t consume alcohol, consider these excellent options for non-alcoholic pairings:
Hillcrest Wine Estate
Sample apple juice with pretzels, grape juice with marshmallows, and Sprite with droëwors.For the adults, Hillcrest offers a range of wine pairings, including Mondvol cookies with wine, nougat with wine, and biltong with wine.
Location: M13 Tygervalley Centre Service Road, Durbanville Price: R100 Website: hillcrestfarm.co.za/
Perdeberg Cellar
At Perdeberg Cellar, the little ones can join in on the tasting fun too! The Kiddies Cupcake Pairing serves three cupcakes, complete with a decorating kit, activity sheet, and juice box for a hands-on treat. Or try the Kiddies Hot Chocolate & Cookies, a trio of hot chocolates each paired with its own cookie: cookies & cream with an Oreo, strawberry with a strawberry swirl, and dark chocolate with a Romany Cream.
Location: Vryguns Farm Windmeul, Paarl
Price: R95 Kiddies Cupcake and Kiddies Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Website: perdeberg.co.za
Garden Mixologist Adventure at Spier
Your little ones (aged 3 and up) can become mini mixologists and create their very own cordial blends. Each child gets three Wild at Heart cordials, a mixing beaker, and seasonal sensory surprises such as fresh sprigs, dried leaves, and other garden treasures. It’s a playful, hands-on way to learn about flavours, just like what happens in a real wine cellar – only kid-friendly!
Location: R310, Baden Powell Drive, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Price: R80
Visit: www.spier.co.za
Grape Juice and Truffle Pairing at Stellenbosch Wine Tractor
If you’re hopping on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor Experience, don’t miss their grape juice and truffle pairing. They put a fresh spin on classic wine profiles, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, and Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blends, each paired with unique, handcrafted truffles.
Location: Eikendal Vineyards at R44, Raithby
Price: From R120
Visit: winetractor.co.za/
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