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SUMMARY:Discover Brookdale Bistro with Proe Paarl
DESCRIPTION:Experience a taste of the Paarl Winelands this August. Brookdale Estate invites food and wine lovers to discover its acclaimed Bistro as part of Proe Paarl 2026. \nIf you’re looking for a reason to escape to the Cape Winelands\, August has a lot to offer. From 1 to 31 August 2026\, the third edition of Proe Paarl celebrates Paarl’s food\, wine and hospitality scene\, with nine restaurants on the Paarl Wine Route presenting specially curated menus designed to showcase the region’s culinary talent at exceptional value. \nAmong them is Brookdale Estate\, set against the dramatic Klein Drakenstein Mountains\, where sweeping vineyard views provide the backdrop to a relaxed Winelands dining experience at Brookdale Bistro. \nREAD: THE ULTIMATE VINEYARD STAY IN SOUTH AFRICA \nRecognised with an Eat Out One Star\, The Bistro has become an acclaimed destination for contemporary farm-to-table cuisine\, with Executive Chef Gary Coetzee creating seasonal dishes centred around fresh\, locally sourced ingredients. The menu reflects Brookdale’s philosophy of ‘stay curious’ and naturally\, its food is complemented by the estate’s award-winning wines. \nA Taste of Brookdale with a Curated Menu for Proe Paarl\nThroughout August\, foodies and wine lovers can enjoy a specially created Proe Paarl menu at Brookdale Bistro\, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine from the Mason Road range. The two- or three-course experience offers a choice of seasonal dishes. Think Saldana Bay Mussels for starters\, Char-Grilled Venison for mains and a Tonka Bean Chocolate Log for dessert (to name a few). \nPriced at R465 per person for two courses or R595 per person for three courses\, the menu offers an accessible way to experience the food\, wine and hospitality that have made Brookdale’s The Bistro a favourite dining destination on Paarl’s foodie scene. \n“Proe Paarl is all about encouraging people to explore their own backyard\,” says Executive Chef Gary Coetzee. “An easy 45-minute drive from Cape Town\, this is a reminder that you don’t need to travel far to enjoy world-class food\, outstanding wines and beautiful scenery.” \nA Winelands Escape Without the Long Journey\nWith spring on the horizon and the vineyards beginning to awaken\, August is an ideal time to visit Paarl. For those based in Cape Town\, it makes for an easy day trip to the Cape Winelands\, while Brookdale Estate also offers the opportunity to turn lunch into a longer escape with a stay at its Manor House. \nWhether you’re planning a wine tasting in Paarl\, a leisurely Winelands lunch\, a weekend getaway or simply looking for somewhere beautiful to play tourist for the day\, Proe Paarl is an invitation to slow down and rediscover one of South Africa’s historic wine regions. \nThink long lunches\, award-winning wines\, seasonal farm-to-table food\, mountain views and the kind of slow travel experience that reminds you that sometimes the best adventures are closer to home. \nProe Paarl Details\nWhat: Brookdale Bistro Proe Paarl MenuWhere: Brookdale Estate\, Paarl\, Cape WinelandsWhen: 1–31 August 2026Two-course menu: R465 per personThree-course menu: R595 per personLunch: Wednesday–SundayDinner: Thursday–SaturdayBookings: Reservations are recommended. \nFor more information about Brookdale Estate\, visit Brookdale Estate. \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/event/discover-brookdale-bistro-with-proe-paarl/
LOCATION:Brookdale Estate\, Hawequa Bos Pad\, Klein Drakenstein Road\, Paarl\, Western Cape\, 7646\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:What's On Cape Town
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SUMMARY:Taste Stellenbosch 2026: Six Weeks of Unforgettable Food\, Wine and Culinary Experiences
DESCRIPTION:If you’re searching for the ultimate food and wine festival in South Africa\, mark your calendar for Taste Stellenbosch which returns from 1 August to 20 September 2026. This annual event will once again be transforming South Africa’s culinary capital into a celebration of exceptional dining\, award-winning wines\, vineyard experiences and luxury country escapes. \nWhether you’re planning a weekend getaway from Cape Town\, a gourmet road trip through the Cape Winelands\, or simply looking for the best restaurants in Stellenbosch\, this six-week culinary celebration offers countless reasons to slow down and savour every moment. \nWhy Visit Taste Stellenbosch?\nFew destinations rival Stellenbosch when it comes to world-class food and wine. Home to South Africa’s largest concentration of acclaimed restaurants\, celebrated wine estates\, artisan producers and visionary chefs\, Stellenbosch has become synonymous with unforgettable culinary experiences. \nTaste Stellenbosch showcases exactly what makes this destination so special. Throughout six weeks\, visitors can enjoy exclusive seasonal menus\, intimate chef collaborations\, vineyard feasts\, wine pairings\, long-table lunches\, heritage dining experiences and luxury accommodation specials – all thoughtfully curated to celebrate the region’s people\, produce and passion for hospitality. \nEvery meal tells a story\, beginning with locally grown ingredients and ending around beautifully set tables where conversation\, connection and discovery naturally unfold. \nCulinary Highlights Not to Miss\nThis year’s programme features some of Stellenbosch‘s most exciting restaurants\, wine estates and culinary experiences\, including: \nDe Warenmarkt: Interactive Test Kitchen and a Pinotage & Venison Winemakers’ Dinner with Beyerskloof.\n96 Winery Road Restaurant: A nostalgic four-course celebration marking 30 years of Good Food\, Good Wine and Good Times.\nHŌSEKI at Delaire Graff Estate: Nihon Jūdan\, an elegant culinary journey celebrating regional Japanese flavours.\nMuratie Farm Kitchen: The immersive Story Room Experience\, combining heritage storytelling\, slow-cooked cuisine and exceptional wines.\nPink Valley Restaurant: Pink Drinks & Petite Plates\, pairing premium rosé wines with beautifully crafted tasting plates.\nWarwick Wine Estate: Their signature gourmet slider and wine pairing experience.\nLanzerac Wine Estate: Guided Taste Lanzerac experiences alongside relaxed Family Style Sundays.\nKlein Joostenberg Bistro: A spectacular long-table farm brunch featuring seasonal produce\, artisan charcuterie\, oysters and sparkling wine. \nWhether you’re passionate about fine dining\, farm-to-table cuisine\, wine tasting or discovering hidden culinary gems\, there’s an experience designed to delight every palate. \n \nTurn Your Culinary Escape into a Weekend Getaway\nTaste Stellenbosch extends beyond the dining table with exclusive accommodation offers at boutique guesthouses\, vineyard estates and luxury hotels. Visitors can enjoy special seasonal packages including: \n10 Alexander B&B: Stay two nights and enjoy a complimentary third night.\nRozenburg Guesthouse: Receive 30% off accommodation within walking distance of Stellenbosch’s restaurants and wineries.\nSpier Wine Farm: Book two nights or more and receive R1\,600 in credit to enjoy dining\, wine tasting and spa experiences. \nIt’s the perfect excuse to linger a little longer among the vineyards\, explore another cellar\, discover another award-winning restaurant and truly embrace the slower rhythm of the Cape Winelands. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Taste Stellenbosch 2026 \nDates: 1 August – 20 September 2026 \nLocation: Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa \nWhat to Expect:\n\nSeasonal tasting menus\nWine pairing experiences\nVineyard feasts\nLong-table dining\nChef collaborations\nFarm-to-table experiences\nLuxury accommodation specials\nWine estate experiences\nCulinary workshops\nGourmet weekend getaways\n\nWhy You’ll Love Taste Stellenbosch\nTaste Stellenbosch is more than a food festival – it’s an invitation to experience one of the world’s most celebrated wine destinations through its people\, flavours and stories. Whether you’re visiting for a single lunch or planning an indulgent weekend away\, you’ll leave inspired\, well-fed and already planning your return. \nCome hungry. Leave inspired. Return soon. \nFor the full programme of participating restaurants\, accommodation offers and bookings\, visit taste.visitstellenbosch.org. \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/event/taste-stellenbosch-2026-6-weeks-of-pure-culinary-magic-and-more/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:What's On Cape Town
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SUMMARY:The Great Turnabout: An Evening of Portuguese Flavours and Paarl Wines
DESCRIPTION:The Great Turnabout\, a one-night-only Winemaker’s Dinner at The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in the Paarl Winelands\, will see Chef Gary Coetzee and winemaker Xander Sadie swap their usual roles for an informal celebration of the relationship between food and wine. Taking place on 27 August 2026\, guests can expect a blend of storytelling\, laughter\, plenty of kitchen banter and a few surprises as the two share their respective passions from a rather different perspective. \nThe Portuguese-inspired menu draws on Xander’s time working in the cellar at Luis Seabra Vinhos in the Douro\, bringing the flavours and traditions of Portugal to the Paarl Winelands. Each course will be paired with Brookdale Estate wines\, including a selection of Mediterranean-inspired blends. \nThe evening begins with Tabua de Pães\, featuring toasted baguette with sardines\, Bacalhau fritters and marinated roasted red pepper\, paired with Brookdale Sixteen Field Blend 2025. This is followed by Caldo Verde\, a traditional potato and kale soup with grilled chorizo\, served alongside Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024. \nFor the main courses\, roasted line fish (Asado ao Forno de Peixe) is paired with Brookdale Bradbourne Estate Blend 2025\, followed by Arroz de Pato – shredded duck and rice with duck breast smoked over French oak – matched with Brookdale Grenache Noir 2025. \nThe savoury finale is Beef a Portuguesa\, featuring fillet of beef and Brookdale Twenty Field Blend 2025. Dessert takes a decadent turn with Abade de Priscos\, a rich Portuguese-style caramel flan. \nMore than a traditional wine dinner\, The Great Turnabout is designed as an intimate and entertaining evening where the people behind the food and wine take centre stage. With limited seating\, early reservations are recommended. \nFor those wanting to turn the evening into a Paarl Winelands getaway\, accommodation is available at the Manor House at R3 525 per person sharing\, including breakfast. \nThe Great Turnabout Winemaker’s Dinner Details\n📅 Thursday\, 27 August 2026\n📍 The Bistro at Brookdale Estate\, Paarl Winelands\n💰 R1 150 per person\, including wine pairing\n🏡 Manor House accommodation: R3 525 per person sharing\, including breakfast\n🍷 Reservations: Dineplan\n🌿 Brookdale Estate \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/event/the-great-turnabout-an-evening-of-portuguese-flavours-and-paarl-wines/
LOCATION:Brookdale Estate\, Hawequa Bos Pad\, Klein Drakenstein Road\, Paarl\, Western Cape\, 7646\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:What's On Cape Town
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SUMMARY:Wine Society Evening at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa
DESCRIPTION:As we start planning our spring calendars\, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is ready to present an all-new series of its monthly Wine Society evenings\, set against a beautiful backdrop of the Helderberg mountains and overlooking some of the region’s most acclaimed vineyards. Wine enthusiasts can celebrate the new season by tapping into the country’s remarkable wine culture and attending one (or all) of this stunning countryside retreat’s intimate gatherings – a favourite amongst returning guests and discerning locals alike. \nHosted on a monthly basis\, Erinvale’s Magnolia Social Dining Lounge will be the venue where wine lovers can explore three acclaimed wineries alongside presenter Nick Plummer and Erinvale’s culinary team\, with ten wines to be paired with a carefully rafted menu. Of course\, this will also be accompanied by conversations with the respective winemakers. \nThese exclusive wine events are limited to just 35 guests and are priced at R495. It promises an intimate atmosphere where you can explore new wines\, connect with the people behind the bottle and indulge in great food whilst enjoying good company. \nFIND EXCITING TRAVEL\, FOOD AND WINE REVIEWS AND STORIES HERE \nWhat to expect of the upcoming Erinvale Wine Society events\nThe Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa’s Wine Society events have proven to be one of the Cape Winelands’most engaging food and wine experiences\, with a thoughtfully curated journey of the senses. It offers a rare opportunity for guests to learn\, connect and discover new wine favourites\, all while appreciating exceptional hospitality in one of the Cape’s most beautiful locations. \nThursday\, 27 August 2026:\n\nRijk’s Wine Estate – This family-owned estate is celebrated for its award-winning Chenin Blanc and Pinotage\, producing expressive wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Tulbagh Valley.\nSaronsberg Cellar – Well-known for its award-winning wines\, Saronsberg is one of Tulbagh’s widely praised wine destinations.\nJoubert-Tradauw – A family-owned private cellar located just outside the beautiful village of Barrydale\, ollowing wine lovers to “Proe die Klein Karoo” (taste the Klein Karoo). \n\nThursday\, 17 September 2026:\n\nBarton Vineyards – This multifaceted working farm\, Fynbos Reserve and boutique producer of fine wines and olives is from the Bot River Valley and promises some exceptional flavours.\nKloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate – Located in the Swartland\, this family-owned estate has a pioneering legacy and it is celebrated for its premium wines and olive oils.\n(L)equinox Wines – Also from the Swartland and founded by MC Stander\, this boutique wine producer crafts balanced\, natural wines with a hands-on approach.\n\nThursday\, 29 October 2026:\n\nEenzaamheid Wines – Rich in heritage\, this historic South African winery in Agter-Paarl is known for its handcrafted\, award-winning wines from dryland vineyards.\nLemberg Wine Estate – Also family-owned\, this Tulbagh winery crafts boutique\, terroir-driven premium wines.\nAnura Vineyards – Located on the foothills of the Simonsberg\, Anura crafts innovative wines that reflect the diverse soils\, slopes and character of Stellenbosch.\n\nThursday\, 26 November 2026:\n\nDoolhof Wine Estate – This award-winning estate\, at the foot of Limietberg\, crafts wines that expressively reflect Wellington’s unique terroir.\nAslina Wines – Founded by acclaimed winemaker Ntsiki Biyela\, Aslina Wines honours Biyela’s gran’s legacy through wines crafted with passion and purpose.\nMellish Family Vineyards – This boutique wine producer crafts cool-climate wines from the historic Welbeloond farm – a heritage property that was used as an outpost by Jan van Riebeeck in the late 1600s.\n\nBookings are essential and can be made by emailing hotel@erinvale.co.za or purchase a Wine Society voucher here.  \nFOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/event/wine-society-evening-at-erinvale-estate-hotel-spa/
LOCATION:Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa\, 1 Erinvale Ave\, Somerset West\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 7130\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:What's On Cape Town
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