WHY TOKARA ESTATE TICKS

2. WINES THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU

e estate focuses on Bordeaux varieties in its Director’s Reserve range, making both a wooded white blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as a classic Bordeaux-style red blend.

Tokara’s Reserve Collection showcases the unique attributes of terroir speci c, single vineyard wines in limited volumes, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Together these wines contribute to South Africa’s formidable reputation for these sought-a er premium wines.

Tokara’s vision of producing world-class wines necessitates an exact focus with no room for compromise and the dedicated team always strives towards this goal.

Starting 2022 with a new mantra: ‘We make wine that moves mountains’ perfectly depicts this narrative. Wines enjoyed in any other location should transport you back to Tokara, to the place that rst lled your glass with delicious expectation.

3. FRESH SOUTH AFRICAN OLIVE OIL

Tokara’s olive oil journey began in 2000 when co-founder Anne-Marie Ferreira decided to produce single variety oils. Tokara focuses primarily on Tuscan varieties, each selected for its distinctive character and avour pro le. Don’t miss out on the informative tutored olive oil tasting of the Tokara blended and single varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oils on your next visit to the Tokara Wine Tasting Lounge.

A VISIT TO THIS SPECIAL PLACE, AT THE TOP OF THE HELSHOOGTE PASS IN STELLENBOSCH WILL OFFER A MEMORABLE, UNMISTAKABLY TOKARA EXPERIENCE.

4. TOKARA RESTAURANT AND DELICATESSEN

Book a table at Tokara Restaurant and experience a delicious treasure trove of contemporary South African cuisine inspired by the local countryside and farm produce. Expertly prepared by Chef Carolize Coetzee and paired with awardwinning wines and dramatic views over Stellenbosch and False Bay, it’s a feast for all the senses.

If you prefer something a little more informal, pop over to the Tokara Delicatessen, the estate’s gourmet food shop. It’s child-friendly and o ers a seasonal menu, olive oil products and other goodies to take home. Here you can indulge in mouth-watering and hearty bistro fare, delectable pizzas and arguably the nest co ee in the Banghoek Valley.

5. ART AT TOKARA

While you are at Tokara take a stroll through the art gallery and sculpture garden or experience this magni cent estate through the eyes of acclaimed photographer, Obie Oberholzer, who created the Tokara Book as a gi for the Ferreira family. is wine book was photographed over two years and required several visits to incorporate the colouring of the seasons, the harvesting of the grapes and olives and the various moods of this farm’s unique gardens.

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