EVENTS.EXPERIENCES.ADVENTURES.
MARCH 2018
Carol Thorns performimg live in The Bubble photo Anita Olckers
Monneaux mon amour Set on the original site of Franschhoek’s first perfumery, Monneaux Restaurant offers some of the finest cuisine in the Franschhoek Valley. Whether you choose to dine under the shading of a pepper tree on the fountain terrace, in the elegant blue-hued dining room in the original manor house or host a private function in the underground cellar it is a perfect place to kick back and enjoy superb wines and sublime tastes. Executive Chef Leigh Frenchman whips up seasonal delights from the a-la-carte and petit asiette (small plates) menu. There is also a chef’s menu that allows guests to choose 3 or 5 courses with or without wine. Expect plates of smoked octopus set in a dashi stock, gnocchi, roast butternut, mushrooms, olives, spinach and labneh; braised short rib, fine beans, pomme croquette and a red wine jus or crayfish thermidor on a bruschetta. Restaurant Manager Clifford Moputsa is on hand to guide you through the impressive wine list which emphasizes Continued on p2
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continued from page 1 the boutique wines of the Franschhoek Valley as well as a selection of other award-winning South African wines. After a fantastic dinner, why not complete the experience and book into one of the exquisite 5-star rooms at the Franschhoek Country House and Villas? A born and bred Cape Town boy, chef Leigh has enjoyed a varied career since graduating from False Bay College. Working at the V & A Hotel, the CTICC and St Helena Bay, he is proud to call Monneaux home for the past three and a half years. The freedom to create new and seasonal dishes and the tranquility of the Monneaux setting inspires him daily. Chef Leigh has shared one of his signature dishes. Simply delicious!
Chef Leigh’s Eggplant parmesan with basil pesto
(serves 4)
INGREDIENTS basil pesto 300g basil 50g parmesan 100g pine nuts 2 gloves garlic 100ml olive oil 1 lemon
20ml red wine 20g basil 50ml oil Bread crumbs 2 eggs Flour 100g parmesan 150g white cheddar
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• Place oil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, in a food processor blend until smooth, add basil in two stages and blend till smooth this, season with salt pepper and juice of lemon.
• Finely chop onion, red pepper, garlic and tomatoes
• Pick and wash basil and roast garlic until golden.
• Season with salt pepper and juice of lemon.
POMODORO SAUCE AND EGGPLANT 1 large eggplant 1 large onion 1 red pepper 200g tomatoes 100g tomato paste 2 gloves garlic
• Cut eggplant into 2cm rings rub with salt to extract the bitter in the eggplant • In a sauce-pan heat oil, add onions, pepper cook for 3-5 minutes followed by garlic, tomatoes and tomato paste then reduce and let cook for 30 minutes to release the natural sugar of all the ingredients. Just before sauce done add chopped basil add season. • Place beaten eggs flour and bread crumbs into 3 separate containers for breading the eggplant. First into flour then egg then bread crumbs shallow fry till golden brown on each side. • Equally place eggplant into four bowls cover with tomato sauce and cheese place into oven until cheese has melted
Taste differently at GlenWood Over the last thirty-three years, GlenWood boutique winery has become one of South Africa’s leading wine producers and now exports to more than a dozen countries. Visitors to family-owned GlenWood first notice the outstanding natural beauty of the location. Applying only environmentally-friendly farming practices, the credo “simple, natural, quality” pervades everything. Owner Alastair Wood together with the GlenWood family, have committed to protecting the environment and dedicated ten hectares of the farm to the regeneration of indigenous Cape fynbos. On the wider front, GlenWood is heavily involved in a number of projects within the Franschhoek community, most notably “Bhabhathane”, whose objective is to transform education in the Franschhoek Valley.
A fine, new pair from Val de Vie Val de Vie Estate’s proud history of winemaking has recently been extended with the launch of two new wines. The first, MEMO is a 3-litre Chardonnay/Pinot Noir named after the feisty pony that twice unseated Prince Harry in a Val de Vie polo match. And as the proud host of the Grand Finale of the Absa Cape Epic, Val de Vie created a Cape Blend – THE EPIC BLEND consisting of Shiraz and Pinotage varietals.
Wine maker Dawid Petrus Burger (affectionately known as DP), is responsible for maintaining the high standards of wine making that are synonymous with GlenWood wines. Boasting a 200-tonne cellar, Glenwood wines are uniformly and consistently highly rated by wine judges receiving numerous awards and prestigious listings. Located next to the winery, the tasting room is open for lunch every day except Wednesdays. Here guests are offered a unique Fine Wine and Food Experience. This “pairing with a difference” presents guests with tastes of six of the best award-winning wines together with a specifically designed Tasting Palette carrying tastes of six carefully prepared matching dishes. After tasting the various options, guests can select their lunch main course and the wine to accompany it. The menu caters for all palates and primarily comprises locally produced products including cheeses,
meats, fish, vegetables, herbs and olive oil. Expect delights such as Smoked Trout Terrine paired with Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016, Chicken Caesar Salad paired with Merlot 2016, and Rump Steak paired with Shiraz Vigneron’s Selection 2016. Booking is essential as seating is limited to 20 guests. Price including Tasting Palette, main course and glass of wine is R395 per person. 021 876 2044 | www.glenwoodvineyards.co.za
Inspired by the grape
The grape’s berry is small and unpretentious, yet responsible for a worldwide phenomenon which has resulted in a plethora of superb wine varietals we have come to love and appreciate through the years. On Saturday, 24 March Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate in Franschhoek will pay homage to this bountiful fruit by hosting a special grape-inspired lunch. The languid, three-course harvest-style lunch will take place throughout the day on the terrace at the Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room. On arrival guests will be welcomed with a glass of L’Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 2012, while a variety of wines from the estate’s Cape of Good Hope range will be served throughout the meal. The culinary team has crafted the menu to incorporate different incarnations of the grape, such as verjuice, raisins and vine leaves. The cost is R550 per person and includes the three-course lunch, wines and gratuity. To book contact the estate on 021 874 9074 or email tasting@rupertwines.com.
As host of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic Grand Finale, on Sunday – 25 March 2018, the estate offers spectators the opportunity to enjoy both this momentous occasion and a taste of the Val de Vie lifestyle while eagerly awaiting the teams at the finish line. The Absa Cape Epic, the world’s premiere mountain bike race, takes place in the Western Cape from 18 – 25 March 2018. The Epic Blend is sold exclusively on Val de Vie Estate at the L’Huguenot Venue & Vinoteque. To place your order contact Barbara Hugo on barbara@lhuguenot.co.za
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Trio of Treats: Grande country-style picnic, bubbly & oysters Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate embraces true South African wine heritage, excellent food at The Restaurant and luxury accommodation at The Owner’s Cottage and La Provençale. Grande Provence offers guests are The Winery, The Jonkershuis, The Gallery, The Sculpture Garden and The Shop. Lovers of bubbly and oysters are in for a treat! Grande Provence has introduced the ultimate tasting experience of their trio of vibrant Méthode Cap Classiques and fresh West Coast oysters. In celebration of the new range of Grande Provence MCCs, Executive Chef Guy Bennett has created a signature oyster pairing for each of the three elegant bubblies, served from the oyster bar under majestic oaks in the estate’s magnificent Sculpture Garden. All three MCCs are crafted in the timeless French tradition using only the best quality free running juice from wholebunch pressed grapes. To create the fizz, the blended base wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle. Once fermentation has been completed, the wine is matured on spent yeast cells, known as the lees, for an average of 13 months in the case of the Brut and Rosé MCCs, and at least five years for the Vintage Brut. The shimmering Grande Provence Brut MCC, a beautifully balanced blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is paired with an oyster with pickled daikon, a locally grown Asian style radish, and a soy & sesame dressing. Teeming with fresh red berry flavours and a pale salmon hue from a dash of Pinotage, the enchanting Grande Provence Brut Rosé MCC is paired with an oyster enriched with homemade wasabi mayonnaise and spring onion.
Adding to its popular fine dining and wine tasting experiences, Executive Chef Guy Bennet invites you to enjoy a delicious and relaxing country-style picnic under the majestic oaks in beautifully landscaped Grande Provence gardens.
Chef Guy’s pièce de résistance for the flagship Grande Provence Vintage Brut 2011, is another pairing with a delightful Asian twist. By adorning the oyster with tiny yuzu pearls, made from the juice of the fragrant oriental lemon fruit, he has added a burst of refreshing citrus to uplift the complexity and rich mousse of this elegant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The MCC & Oysters 3-Ways Tasting is available daily from 12h00 until 17h00 at R160 per person. The oysters are shucked directly from the Grande Provence oyster tank and garnished freshly for your tasting at the oyster bar in the garden.
The Grand Country Picnic basket is filled to the brim with artisanal cheeses, local charcuterie, mushroom & feta quiche, smoked Franschhoek trout parfait, house-made preserves, olives & roasted nuts, freshly baked bread, a crisp estate garden salad and decadent Valrohna chocolate brownies. These are all rounded off with a bottle of Grande Provence wine.
Inspired by Heritage
With a delicious seasonal menu – a visit to La Petite Ferme for lunch or dinner is a must. Lunch: 12h00-15h30 · Dinner: 19h00 – 21h30 For more info or bookings please contact La Petite Ferme on 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or visit the website www.lapetiteferme.co.za www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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WINELANDS & BEYOND CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AT OMMIBERG PAARL
Paarl Wine Route, one of the oldest and most renowned wine regions in South Africa, is celebrating the 2018 harvest in spectacular style on Saturday, 3 March 2018.The iconic Paarl Rock is at the heart of the route, which takes you to aweinspiring settings and allows you to experience working wine farms in a unique hands-on way. Paarl OmmiBerg Harvest Celebration offers a fun-filled family day in the winelands. www.ommiberg.co.za
EXPLORE FOOD, ART WINE AT CAVALLI ESTATE “Well Worn” at Cavalli weaves a tale of art and Zeitgeist. This compelling exhibition which opens at the Gallery at Cavalli on 4 February and runs until 27 May 2018 is an eclectic display of intricate fashion and textile design. Participating artists are set to explore fashion as a manifestation of contemporary culture. The Restaurant at Cavalli is proud to announce the recent appointment of executive chef Michael Deg and his concept ‘ONE at Cavalli’. Each month, the creative kitchen team selects one hero ingredient to add to the evolving menu. March is the month of “celeriac”featuring a selection of fresh dishes for relaxed “Everyday Gourmet” experience. The Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 5 days a week, from Wednesday to Saturday. Sundays lunch only. Restaurant bookings: (021) 855 3218 (09h00 – 17h00) cavallistud.com
RARE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN SA’S FINEST LUXURY WINE TASTINGS Once every two years, the opportunity arises to not only take part in, but play a deciding role in determining SA’s top luxury wines from a selection of ten of the country’s finest. Wine Cellar fine wine merchants and expert palates Roland Peens and James Pietersen are once again hosting two sought-after parallel tasting events in both Johannesburg and Cape Town to define what really makes a luxury wine: The luxury white tasting on 7 March and the luxury red tasting on 18 April. Bookings info@winecellar.co.za
VERGENOEGD LÖW WINE ESTATE’S LIVE SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT Break away from the hustle of the city and spend the day enjoying delicious wine, bubbly and food – and of course great music– all set on the idyllic green lawns of one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine estates! Sun 4 Mar 2018: Desmond and the Tutus Sun 25 Mar 2018: Arno Carstens Sun 8 Apr 2018: Goodluck vergenoegd.co.za/live-vergenoegd/
Floral inspiration at La Motte Fleurs de La Motte – the new exhibition in the La Motte Museum is a celebration of the floral splendour of the estate, combining the indigenous beauty of fynbos, lavender fields, disas, the estate’s classic rose garden and the coral abundance of the Hanneli Rupert roses welcoming visitors to the estate. Featuring vibrant and detailed paintings of the fynbos and flora on La Motte by Paula van Coller-Louw and a lifesized sculpture, The Blushing Bride, by Toby Megaw. As an interactive and educational addition to the exhibition, Toby will be sculpting The Blushing Bride in the La Motte Museum. The sculpture will be casted in bronze and introduced to the La Motte gardens in the second half of the year. This unique art offering showcases the importance of a sustainable relationship between mankind and nature – a passion that is clear from the brand’s commitment to the highest conservation and biodiversity standards and WWF Conservation Champion status. Fleurs de La Motte is exhibited in the La Motte Museum from 1 February – 17 June 2018 from Tuesday to Sunday, 09h00 to 17h00 and entrance is complimentary. Join the Fleurs de La Motte Experience on Tuesday mornings at 10h00 for a guided tour of the exhibition with a sculpting demonstration by Toby Megaw or a walk-about with artist Paula van Coller-Louw or Museum Curator, ElizMarié Schoonbee. The experience concludes with tea in the Pierneef à La Motte gardens. Reservations are essential and can be made online at la-motte. com or T +27 (0) 21 876 8850, E museum@la-motte.co.za
GO WILD WITH A DELHEIM MUSHROOM FORAGE POP UP Delheim’s Mushroom Forage Pop Up excursions for 2018 will happen anytime between March and July. The format for this series highlights the exceptional occasion by limiting avid foragers to only two excursions this year. The first pop up excursion, will take place in March, April or May (depending on the arrival of the first rains) and the second excursion will set out, in around June/July. Also note that confirmation of exact dates will take place with two days advance notice. www.delheim.com
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Premium wine tastings in historic Boschendal Manor House To celebrate 300 years of wine-making, Boschendal has launched a range of premium wine tastings in the refurbished Manor House. Guests can now sample some of the most prestigious varietals against the backdrop of a beautiful building while an innovative smartphone storytelling app provides a 21st century guided tour of the Manor House, bringing the history of the farm to life. The five premium wine tastings are hosted in the signature lounge boasting a feature wall adorned with the signatures of Boschendal’s owners stretching back to the farm’s first owner Jean Le Long in 1685. HISTORIC TASTING Beginning with one of Boschendal’s most prestigious vintages, the Jean Le Long Méthode Cap Classique. Enjoyed on the stoep of the Manor House overlooking the Werf. The MCC retails at R750 a bottle and only 2500 are produced annually. After the bubbles guests venture inside where they’ll be presented with four historically significant wines and plenty of information on what life was like back in the early 1800s.
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CONNOISSEURS TASTING A next level experience with five cultivar specific glasses enhancing the sensory experience. All of the wines tastes are limited release and retail from R300 to R400 a bottle.
MCC AND CANAPÉS PAIRING This tasting is a showcase of Boschendals’ finest bubblies paired with canapés prepared under the watchful eye of chef Christiaan at Boschendal’s flagship restaurant, the Werf. ANGUS BEEF AND SHIRAZ PAIRING In celebration of Boschendal’s almost 800 strong herd of organic Angus cattle this pairing celebrates the best of our beef with our finest shiraz-based blends. MCC AND OYSTERS PAIRING Who can resist MCC paired with fresh West Coast oysters? FLAGSHIP TASTING Ideal for guests familiar with Boschendal’s wines or who have a preferred varietal, this tasting allows you to choose your own wines from our cellar to taste. www.franschhoeklife.co.za
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SUNDAY MUSIC PICNIC
WITH CODA AFRICA AT BOSCHENDAL Lounge under the trees while enjoying a wholesome picnic, sipping on good wine and listening to some local tunes performed by Coda Africa. Picnic starts from 12h00. R530 – basket for 2 and R145 for kids under 12. Bookings essential.
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Festival of Art showcases local artists and performers exhibiting new and exciting artistic material, while visitors enjoy engaging with artistry amidst the beautiful family friendly surroundings. This promises to be an art extravaganza accompanied by great food and wine. Tickets are limited so be sure to book early. www.FestivalOfArt.co.za
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FULL MOON PICNIC WITH SAXOPHONIST DON VINO PRINS AT BOSCHENDAL
Spend an evening dining al fresco under the stars, drinking wine and enjoying a saxophone performance by Don Vino Prins. Picnic starts from 18h00. R580 – basket for 2 and R145 for kids under 12. Bookings essential. reservations@boschendal.co.za
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EASTER WEEKEND AT BOSCHENDAL Gather the family and hop on over for some Easter fun. Enjoy one of our many Easter experiences from egg hunts at our Werf picnics, Long Easter Sunday Lunch at the Werf Restaurant or a traditional buffet at Rhone Homestead. For more info www.boschendal.com/events. Bookings essential. reservations@boschendal.co.za
THIS IS WHAT SUMMER LOOKS LIKE Just add friends. Just add music. Just add Col’Cacchio. #EverySliceTellsAStory Live Music Every Saturday 18h00-21h00, Sunday 13h00-15h00.
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MARCH SUNDAY BANDS 17H00-20H00 4th – The Good Life 11th – Professors
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CAMELOT SPA AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI PAIRING
Situated next to the Pearl Valley swimming pool, the Camelot Spa at Val de Vie Estate is a luxurious and sophisticated space. The spa boasts hydrotherapy facilities, a manicure and pedicure lounge, hair salon and five luxurious treatment rooms. Open Monday to Sunday from 08h00-20h00
La Couronne is taking the traditional South African Braai to the next level by pairing it with the most delectable, attainable and affordable wines! Offered daily R120pp. CONTACT 021 876 3939
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