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Cape Winelands Visitors Guide Your guide to wineries, attractions, restaurants and accommodation in the Cape Winelands

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Stray off the beaten track, and find the unexpected.

Asara Wine Estate and Hotel offers the inquisitive a world of remarkable experiences.

Come and feast on refined fare and scenic views or sign up for a journey of the senses with our unique blind tastings.

Come to Asara. The extraordinary awaits.

T A V + 0 0 0 , 9 1 R ) S DP The Wine Bar opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

For group bookings or special requests, please contact us to reserve your table.

+27 21 888 8000 | info@asara.co.za

www.asara.co.za GPS: 33˚56’35.00 S - 18˚48’33.00” E

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Contents / Areas Covered Cape Peninsula Including Cape Point & Constantia Constantia Darling Durbanville Including Philadelphia Elgin Including Grabouw & Botrivier Franschhoek Helderberg Including Somerset West & Strand Hermanus Including Stanford Malmesbury Including Riebeeck-Kasteel & Riebeeck Wes Overberg Including Caledon, Napier & Elim

Paarl Robertson Including Montagu, Aston, Bonnievale & McGregor Stellenbosch Tulbagh Including Wolseley Wellington Worcester Including Rawsonville, Breederivier & Villiersdorp All Other Regions

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Franschhoek Restaurants

Franschhoek

Restaurants A-Z

Boschendal Restaurant

Franschhoek SA

Enjoy the pristine beauty of Boschendal Wine estate where you can choose from three dining options. There is the elegant Boschendal restaurant, where the yellowwood tables groan under the weight of the finest gourmet buffet in the Cape, or Le Café, which is perfect for light lunches and teas. During summer Le Pique-Nique provides the ideal setting for al fresco French style picnics.

Tables and chairs are set in the shade, under the fragrant pine trees. Quietly elegant, steeped in tradition, exquisitely beautiful and distinctly Boschendal! Open daily for lunch.

Tel: +27 (0)21 870 4274/5/6 E-mail: reservations@boschendal.com Web: www.boschendalrestaurants.co.za Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek

Café Bon Bon

Franschhoek CTR | LM Set amongst old Oak trees you will find Cafe Bon Bon where breakfast and lunch is served in a 200 years old restored wine cellar. A special place to relax and to complete your unique visit to Franschhoek. Cafe Bon Bon is a great place to enjoy some delicious food made from the finest and freshest ingredients. After a whole day of wine tasting, you can unwind at the restaurant with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a piece of decadent cake or relish in the pleasures of a leisurely lunch. Also open Friday evenings for dinner.

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Tel: +27 (0)21 876 3936 • Fax: +27 (0)21 876 4812 E-mail: lpd@icon.co.za Web: www.lapetite.co.za Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, 7690

Dieu Donné Restaurant

Franschhoek INT | SA

Dieu Donné Modern High-Tech Lunch & Dinner Bistro, open 7 days a week. High quality meals are served off an extensive menu. British-style Ale, German-style Pilsner & Irish-style Stout, first produced in the Cape Winelands. Magnificent views paired with Terrace sundowner cocktails. Romantic Venue for candle light dinners. Kids menu and sandpit. A Mere 25 minutes from a selection of quality golf courses. Ideal for Wedding & Corporate Events.

Tel: +27 (0)21 876 3384 • Fax: +27 (0)21 876 2935 E-mail: info@dieudonnerestaurant.co.za Web: www.dieudonnerestaurant.co.za Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek

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Grande Provence - The Restaurant

Franschhoek FR | SA

Past elegance embraces contemporary chic in this sophisticated restaurant where innovative cuisine hits all the high notes. Fresh and delicious menus feature local fare flavoured with global influences, showcasing signature dishes from green pea and shimeji mushroom ravioli to Grilled Red Roman, Alaskian King crab rissotto, coconut and lime laksa. Open daily - lunch 12h00-14h30 and dinner 19h00-21h00. Award winning estate wines.

Executive chef Darren Roberts. Best restaurant in Cape Town, Good Hope FM Best of Cape Town Awards 2007/8, Eat Out Top 10 SA Restaurants 2009.

Tel: +27 (0)21 876 8600 • Fax: +27 (0)21 876 8601 E-mail: restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za Web: www.grandeprovence.co.za Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Main Rd, Franschhoek

Le Verger - the Orchard Restaurant

Franschhoek

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Le Verger now boasts a new air-conditioned glass dining area with an open plan kitchen. The new dining area flows out onto the original individual glass conservatories amongst the fruit trees, offering an al fresco style restaurant with a delicious a la carte menu at very competitive prices. Also on offer is an award winning wine list comprising of some of South Africa’s top wines.

Tel: +27 (0)21 876 8900 • Fax: +27 (0)21 876 4384 E-mail: reservations@lefranschhoek.co.za Web: www.lefranschhoek.co.za Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, Minor Rd 16, Franschhoek

Rickety Bridge Restaurant in the Vines

Franschhoek PIC | SA

Cross the bridge and discover this special gem hidden in the vines. The Restaurant In The Vines offers gourmet Cape inspired picnic baskets in the summer and delicious hearty meals in winter to be enjoyed amongst the tranquility of the vines. Sip a glassful of fine estate wine and redefine the concept of a picnic.

Every gourmet parcel unwraps new delights. Every creation from master chef, Rob Hahn is given extra zest by the striking splendour of the setting.

Tel: +27 (0)21 876 2016 • Fax: +27 (0)21 876 3486 E-mail: info@ricketybridge.com Web: www.ricketybridge.com P.O. Box 455, Franschhoek

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Franschhoek Restaurants

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Paarl Shopping

Paarl

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PAARL MALL - with 100 shops to choose from

PAARL MALL

Cecilia Street | Paarl | Tel: +27 21 863 5360 | Fax: +27 21 863 5370 | www.paarlmall.co.za

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Amberg Guestfarm

Paarl

Amberg is an idyllic guest farm situated on the Du Toits Kloof Pass, in a majestic mountain setting that overlooks the Berg River Valley, the Paarl vineyards and even Cape Town in the distance. This spectacular location offers a rambling, indigenous garden with a swimming pool, self-catering and bed & breakfast option, and close proximity to several world-class golf courses.

Tel: +27 (0)21 862 0982 • Fax: +27 (0)21 862 0564 E-mail: info@amberg.co.za Web: www.amberg.co.za Du Toitskloof Pass (R101), Klein Drakenstein, Paarl 7646

Klein Waterkloof B&B

Paarl

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A tranquil smallholding, situated among vineyards on the Wine Route, boasting a breathtaking view on the southern face of Paarl Mountain. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast on the spacious veranda watching the sunrise over the mountain or see the birds take flight over the dam.

• Cosy Cape Dutch rooms • White percale cotton bed linen • Antique farm cottage furniture • Air-conditioning • Honeymoon suite • Victorian bathroom • Secure parking • Many wine cellars • Separate entrance • 40 km from Cape Town.

Tel: +27 (0)21 869 8950 • Fax: +27 (0)86 542 5392 E-mail: info@kleinwaterkloof.co.za Web: www.kleinwaterkloof.co.za PO Box 2177, Windmeul, Paarl 7630

Oukraal Guest House and Restaurant

Paarl

Amberg Guest Farm

Paarl

INGS MINI LIST AT R 1,800+V Warm and friendly 4 star guest house with relaxed atmosphere. Built in a beautiful Mediterranean style with spectacular views.

Tel: +27 (0)21 872 8197 E-mail: oukraal@xsinet.co.za Web: www.oukraal.co.za 7 Oukraal Street, Paarl 7646

Amberg is an idyllic guest farm situated on the Du Toits Kloof Pass, in a majestic mountain setting that overlooks the Berg River Valley.

Tel: +27 (0)21 862 0982 E-mail: info@amberg.co.za Web: www.amberg.co.za Du Toitskloof Pass (R101)

INGS MINI LIST AT R 1,800+V

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Paarl Accommodation

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Paarl Wineries

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Fairview Wine & Cheese

Paarl

With an award winning range of wines under its Fairview, Goats do Roam and Spice Route labels, as well as the country’s leading selection of gourmet cheeses, this Paarl wine farm is a firm favourite amongst local and international visitors. As the resident goats laze on the iconic Fairview Goat Tower, guests can enjoy a relaxed wine & cheese tasting, browse at the deli and cheese shop for the latest innovation from our cheesemakers, or simply enjoy the gardens and views. Take a break and enjoy fine farm fare at The Goatshed eatery, Tel: +27 (0)21 863 2450 • Fax: +27 (0)21 863 2591 E-mail: info@fairview.co.za Web: www.fairview.co.za PO Box 583, Suider Paarl, 7624

KWV Wine Emporium

Paarl

The KWV Wine Emporium presents a range of unusual offerings to those who want to experience something unique. Real winners are our specialised tastings: our extremely popular Chocolate and Brandy tasting marrying fine Belgian chocolate with award-winning KWV brandies, as well as our Biltong, Nut and Wine tastings.

These effective presentations are a true fun learning experience and give our visitors a chance to test their taste buds. Available seven days a week without booking! Our multi-lingual cellar tours that include the

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Tel: +27 (0)21 807 3007 • Fax: +27 (0)21 807 3119 E-mail: friederm@kwv.co.za Web: www.kwvwineemporium.co.za PO Box 528, Paarl, 7624

Nederburg Wines

Paarl

The same attention to detail that has helped to establish Nederburg as the most awarded winery in South Africa is applied to our visitors. On the farm, we offer you a warm, professional welcome amidst a blend of the most contemporary and well-preserved historic facilities. Take a tour, visit our Cellar Museum, relax in the exquisite gardens with Nederburg’s iconic 1800 manor house as the centrepiece and the majestic Drakenstein Mountains as your backdrop while enjoying summer-season picnic baskets and chilled wine.

Tel: +27 (0)21 862 3104 • Fax: +27 (0)21 862 4887 E-mail: nedwines@distell.co.za Web: www.nederburg.co.za Private Bag X 3006, Paarl, 7620

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Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

Paarl

The magnificent Rhebokskloof Estate is situated on the scenic outskirts of the historic town of Paarl, at the foot of the majestic Paarl Mountain, just 45 minutes from cosmopolitan CapeTown. Vineyards and tranquil streams create true moments of memory against a breathtaking backdrop of mountainscapes. The Victorian Restaurant offers guests sumptuous award winning dining. The menu is a connoisseur’s fine dining delight, accompanied by full-bodied estate wines. The perfect milieu for your wedding or corporate function.

Tel: +27 (0)21 869 8386 • Fax: +27 (0)21 869 8504 E-mail: info@rhebokskloof.co.za Web: www.rhebokskloof.co.za PO Box 2637, Paarl, 7620

Seidelberg Wine Estate

Paarl

Seidelberg Wine Estate builds on over 300 years of tradition by delighting visitors from around the world with its unique, handcrafted wines as well as a host of other attractions. Guided Cellar Tours are available in different languages for visitors who would like more insight into the wine making process. While tasting our award winning wines enjoy majestic views of Table Mountain and the Simonsberg Mountain range. Our Culinary Offerings include Cape Malay flavours in the De Leuwen Jagt Restaurant, Piadinas and Platters at

GS N I T S I L D STANDAR 0+VAT R 3,50 Tel: +27 (0)21 863 5200 Fax: +27 (0)21 863 3797 E-mail: info@seidelberg.co.za Web: www.seidelberg.co.za

Windmeul Kelder

Paarl

Windmeul Cellar is situated on the slopesof the Paarl Mountain. The first vines were planted in this area some 300 years ago by the French Huguenots recognizing the potential of the land. The vineyards cover an area of some 1,700 hectares within which are a wide variety of soil types. An early morning mist exerts a cooling influence on the vines as well as adding welcome moisture in the non irrigated vineyards, where the grapes are almost entirely handpicked. Windmeul takes its name from the windmeul, build in 1884, Tel: +27 (0)21 869 8043 • Fax: +27 (0)21 869 8614 E-mail: windmeul@iafrica.com Web: www.windmeulwinery.co.za PO Box 2013, Windmeul, 7630

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