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Keepingwarm thiswinterticipating cellars you arewelcomedwith jovial hospitality, roaring fires, footstompingmusic, steaming homemade soup and theBreedekloof’s awardwinning wines – mostnotably the dessert wines this region has become famous for.This is a celebration you don’t want to miss
out on, especially at the bargain price of justR50 for aweekend pass. Somake aweekendof it, and head out to this incredibly beautifulvalley where downtoearth hospitality meetshighly acclaimed wines at equally bargainprices.On pages 10 and 11 we present our
top 10 reasons for visiting Paarl, the town thathas just won thekykNet/Kwêla Town ofthe Year competitionfor the WesternCape.With its rich culturalheritage, spectacularscenery, worldrenowned wine farms,premium restaurants, quaint shopsand interesting museums, this picturesque Winelandstown offers visitorssomuch that a daytrip will certainlynot be enough. It
is usually at the top ofmy list when I receive guests from over
seas and start planning our itinerary, and itis usually proclaimed one of the highlightsat the end of their stay in South Africa.Be it for a romantic getaway or a family
outing, a visit to Paarl is guaranteed to bea memorable experience.Until next month, keep warm and enjoy!
With the winter solstice last week, accompaniedbya spectacular full moon,wehave nowreached the halfway mark of 2013. Incredible to think that the countdown to Christmaswill begin soon, but first we have anotherfew months of inhospitable weather to getthrough.The coldand rain provides all themore rea
son to indulge in heartwarming events ofwhich there is no lack of in our neck of thewoods. In our diary on page 3 we tell youall about the upcoming Bastille Festival inFranschhoek, Christmas in Winter in the Tulbaghvalley, jazzand fondueeveningsatDelheim and the winter specials at Simonsig’sCuveé restaurant.You can also read
about Eikendal’s Friday Fondues onpage 8, and our fabulous giveaway thatwill afford two luckyreaders the opportunity to not onlydine at Erinvale’s signature restaurantSeventeen07, but tospend the night in oneof their luxurious suitesand enjoy a scrumptiousbreakfast the next morning. What a treat!July is also the month
when the BreedekloofWineValley hosts their delightful Soetes&Soup festival – get all the details from our 4page insert in thismonth’seditionofWinederous.If last year’s event is anything to go by, visi
tors are in for a real feast. And what doesit matter if the weekend should coincide withan illtemperedwinter storm, if inside thepar
EDITORIAL COMMENT
Saterdag 29 & Sondag 30 JunieTulbagh se Kersfees inWinterfees: TheuniskraalenDrostdyHofisnet tweevandiewynplasewat hierdie jaar deelneem aan Tulbaghvallei sejaarlikse Kersfees inWinterfees. Vang die gees endeel in die pret!Theuniskraal gaanopdie twee feesdae spesialegeleenthedeaanbied. Sy reekswyne sal gratis geproekanword.Opalbei dae sal die eerste 30 gastewatses bottels wyn of meer koop, ’n gratis Dalewoodkaasbord vir een kry. Daar sal naby die plaas seproelokaal plek wees om te sit, te ontspan, aan ’nglas Theuniskraal te teugendie landgoed seatmosfeer in te drink.Die Tulbaghse musiekmaker Ricky Nass sal gastein die tematent vermaak, waar plaaslike kuns enhandvlyt te koop sal wees. Kinders sal beslis nieverveeld wees nie –
daar sal ’n springkasteel en trekkerrittewees (as dieweersaamspeel)enplaasdieresooseendeenskapeom die jongspan besig te hou.’n Gratis pendeldiens sal elke halfuur tussen dielandgoed en die dorp ry (klim in die dorp by dieingang na Kerkstraat aan die sportterrein se kantop), waar Kerskos, Glühwein en eierpons, asookKershandvlyt te koop salwees.Die pendeldiens salop albei feesdae beskikbaar wees – van 10:00 tot16:00opSaterdagenvan10:00 tot15:00opSondag. Die eerstes daar kry die beste sitplekke.ByDrostdyHofsalallerleiKersversieringsen’nKersvader vir groot pret sorg. Daar sal wyne wees omte proe, heerlike pannekoek en ’n gratis lekkernyvir elke gas. Wyn kan by die hitte van die kaggelgenietword,enwarmsjokoladedrankies,teeenkoffie sal ook beskikbaar wees.’n Feeskaartjie teen R30 elk sluit toegang in tot alledeelnemendewynkelders,die feestelikhede inKerkstraat en diemuseums. Skakel die Tulbaghtoeristekantoor by 023 230 1375 vir meer inligting.
Sunday 7, 14, 21 & 28 JulyDelheim Jazzy Cheese Fondues: Dip into ameltingpot of culinarybliss, finewines andgenuinehospitality when familyowned Delheim Wine Estate, nestling just outside Stellenbosch,wards off thewinter chills with their popular Jazz & Cheese Fondue indulgences, every Sunday afternoon from 7July until 25 August.This ultimate winter warmer is the ticket to end yourweekendonadecadent highwitha taste of residentchefChristineClaasen’sspinonthealltimefavouritecheese fonduw. Lashings of piping hot cheese fondue meet the toetapping tunes of the PierreHenriWicomb Jazz Trio when guests are ushered to thecosy downstairs tasting cellar, the per
fect hot spot for families and friends to spend theirSundays. Themoreish fondue is prepared to an authentic Swiss recipe and is served with farmfreshbread and crisp crudités.Meat lovers canpimpup their fondueswith savourypotato and prosciutto bites and in addition to thedreamy fondue indulgence, starters and desserts –ranging from samoosas, pâtés and carpaccio tograppawithdarkchocolatetruffles–canbeorderedseparately from Delheim’s Garden Restaurant.Thecost isR150perpersonandincludesawarmingglass of Glühwein on arrival, the cheese fondue aswell as the live music (starters, desserts and meatyaddonsareextra). Thebandwill beadding rhythmand soul to a relaxed vibe from 12:30 until 15:30.Bookings are essential. Contact 021 888 4607 orsendanemail to [email protected] to secureyour table. Delheim is located in the Simonsbergsubregion of the StellenboschWine Routes, on theKnorhoek Road, off the R44.
Saturday 13 JulySimonsig Cabernet & Venison Evening:The winter hunt has begun with a two nights onlyCabernet andVenisonEveningatSimonsig’s signa
ture restaurantCuvée. The first eveningof this fivecourse venison feast was on 15 June and thereis only one more on 13 July.Cuvée’s venisoninspiredmenukicks offwithapalateenticing springbok biltong soup served withHealy’s mature cheddar soufflé, followed by invigoratingsmokedkuducarpacciowithbutterpoachedpotatoesandtruffledhollandaise.Averjuicerefresher will cool things down before diners can tuck intoa mouthwatering slow braised springbok shankwithparsnippuree, spinachandhydratedpeachesfor mains. For the sweet tooth a delicious steamedorangepuddingwithmilkandpistachio ice creamwill round off the evening.Simonsig 2001 Magnum Cabernet Sauvignonwill be served throughout thenightandguestswill
receive a 10% discount on all wines purchased onthe evening. The event starts at 19:00 and the costis R295 per person. Bookings are essential.Cuveé also offers a pocket friendly 3course mealperfect for beating the season’s blues this winter.Chef LucasCarstens’ signaturewintermenupromises an exciting selection ofCuvée’smost loveddishestobeenjoyed in thewarmthof their inviting fireplaceandwinelands hospitality. The cost is R195per person and includes a complimentary glass of wine.Bookings are essential.For reservations ormore information contact Cuvéeon 021 888 4932 or send an email to cuvee@simonsig.co.za.
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 JulyFranschhoek Bastille Festival: Dust off yourberets, pull on yourboots anddress up in your finestred, white and blue for the annual FranschhoekBastille Festival, now in its 20th year.Join the festivities at the Food andWine Marquee,openfrom12 noonuntil17:00,whichovertheyears
has become the focal point of thefestival. A popular meeting place, the marquee allows visitors to meet up with friends while enjoyingsuperb wines from some of Franschhoek’s awardwinning wine estates, and indulge in appetizingdishes created by some of the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs.Entrance tickets to theFoodandWineMarqueecostR150perperson,andincludeacomplimentary tastingglassandabookletof tastingcoupons.Additional coupons can be bought on the day. Booking isessential as tickets are limited. Once the marqueeis full no further patrons will be admitted.For avid wine enthusiasts: be sure not to miss outontheVIPMarqueewhereyou’llhavetheopportunity to sip, sample and savour complimentary winesfrom the Franschhoek Wine Valley at your leisure.Included are three complimentary food vouchers tobeusedwithintheVIP
area, which include a hot, cold and dessert mealvoucher. Tickets are R550 per person and provideVIPaccess,access to theGeneralFood&WineMarquee, a complimentary tasting glass and wine tasting coupons.General and VIP access tickets can be purchaseddirectly through www.webtickets.co.za.Be sure not tomiss out on the other festival activities,which include the largest, longestrunning boulescompetition of its kind, TheWaiters’ Race, the Franschhoekminstrelparade,aswellas thepopularbarrelrolling contest. A farmers’ market, craft marketstalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations.For more information visit www.franschhoekbastille.co.zaor contact the FranschhoekWineValley offices on 021 876 2861.
Diary JulyDiary July
‘nSmullekkerwintergeregWinter is die tyd om briek aan te draaien te kuier met vriende en familie oor ’nheerlike bottel rooi wyn en ’n smullekkerwintergereg.
Die koskenner Andy Fenner het Zonnebloem se2010 Laureat, ’n ryk, sagte en sappige versnit van cabernet sauvignon enmerlotwatonlangsgoudopdieDecanterWorldWine Awards gewen het, gebruik vir ’nlangsaam gekookte vleissous.
BEESSKENKEL & SHIITAKEGNOCCHIDie resep neem ’n bietjie tyd, maar dit
paar sógoedmet diebessie en speseryagtige geure van die wyn.“Hierdie resep werk uitstekend saam met
verskeie toekosse wanneer die vleis en sousgemaak is,” sê Fenner. “Gnocchi is een,maar gebruik gerus ook nat polenta of pasta. Winkelgnocchi van ’n goeie deli werkook.”
Bestanddele, 1 pak gnocchi van goeie gehalte, 700 g beesskenkel (met been), Een groot wortel, grof gekap, en ewe
veel uie en seldery, ook grof gekap, Vier volle takkies vars tiemie, Een hele takkie roosmaryn, Een 410 g blikkie tamaties, 250 ml Zonnebloem Laureat 2010, 100 gvars shiitakesampioene,heel en
geskrop, ’n Knypie meelblom, Pietersielie en peccorino, om te bedien
Metode1. Voorverhit die oond tot 170 ˚C. Be
strooi die vleis met meelblom en skud af.Voeg olie in diep, oondbestande pot enbraai die vleis op die stoofblad totdat ditverkleur (’n paarminute). Verwyder die vleisen sit eenkant.2. Roerbraai die wortels, uie en seldery
in dieselfde pot tot sag maar nie verkleurnie.Voegdiekruie,geblikte tamatiesenwynby. Bring tot kookpunt, verminder dan diehitte tot ’nmatigeprut enplaasdievleis terugin die pot. (Voeg water indien nodig.)3. Sit die deksel op en plaas die pot in
die oond vir minstens twee uur. (Jy kan ditlanger kook teen ’n laer hitte – die ideaalis om dit sommer deur die nag te laat kook.)4.Haal diepot uit die oond, voegdie sam
pioene by en kook, onbedek, oor matigehitte totdat die sous met sowat die helfte verminder het. Dit moet lekker dik en klewerigwees.5. Lig die vleis versigtig uit die sous. Dit
behoort teen hierdie tyd van die been te val.Laat afkoel en versnipper. Plaas die vleis(sonder die been) terug in die sous (asookenige lekker murg wat daar mag wees).6. Kook die gnocchi soos aangedui op
die pakkie. Dreineer en voeg by die sous.Roer liggies sodat die gnocchi deeglik deurdie sous bedek is. Wees egter versigtig datdit nie breek nie.Om voor te sit:Skep in diep bakke en garneer met geras
perde peccorino en grofgeskeurde pietersielie.
You’ll smaak it at thismarket!A lively newweekend markethas Capetoniansand Bolanders allabuzz – and withgood reason!
Root 44 is a traders’gathering with a distinct difference: It’sstylish, trendy and funfor families, with livemusic and kids’ entertainment galore – andmost important, ittakes place in allweathers, all weekendlong.Housed in super cosy marquees on the Au
dacia Wine Estate along the R44 betweenStellenbosch and Somerset West (next to thegiant strawberry), Root 44 is the perfect venuefor a fun familyouting or a gathering of foodieminded friends.The location is stunning, the entertainment,
gourmet food and shopping options variedand everyone stays warm and cosy.Saturday mornings kick off at 08:00 with a
weekly 5 km “park run” through the farm’svineyards. Part of a global initiative, the ideais to follow the trail at your own pace, enjoythe breathtaking views and get the blood flowing.It’s a free event and open to all ages.
Whether you’re in need of a hearty brekkie,light brunch or leisurely lunch, the Root 44food and beverage selection won’t disappoint.Be it a steaming “cuppa Joe” or a locallybrewed beer you’re after, a roosterkoek andegg or a healthy salad, vendors prepare allthe goodies to satisfy palates and fill hungrytummies.Browse the colourful stalls for gifts, treats
and take home deli products, or kick back atthe Blue Moon Bar and enjoy the mellowtunes of the Cape’s finest live musical acts.Root 44 is open every Saturday and Sunday
from 09:00–15:30. (See www.root44.co.za formore information and follow them on Facebook for regular updates and news.)
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Die lewe is soet in dieBreedekloofHEDDA MITTNER
Trek ’n sirkel om Vrydag en Saterdag, 19 en 20 Julie. Want diswanneer die Breedekloofwynvallei die winterkoue verdryfmet hul jaarlikse Soetes&Soupfees.
Wanneer die kaal wingerstokke oordie uitgestrekte landskap sluimer en dieBreedekloof se berge wit van die sneeulê, is dit die perfekte tyd om jou los tewikkel uit jou besige, alledaagse bestaan en uit te wyk na ’n wêreld waarjy die rustigheid van die natuur, dieaardse gasvryheid vandie platteland endieuniekehartlikheid vandiemensevandie Breedekloofvallei kan ervaar.Soetes & Soup is alles behalwe ’n sty
we affêre waar wynmakers vir hulle airsaansit en ’n mens jou storie moet kenom nie af te steek by die ander sogenaamde wynkenners nie.O, nee, in die Breedekloof gaan dit
alles oor pret en plesier.Hier word ook veelbekroonde wyne
geproduseer en al wat ’n wynkelder iskanspogmet tientallenasionaleen internasionale toekennings en trofees, maarhier is die wynmakers se voete plat opdie aarde. Hulle wyn is nie daar om teimpress nie, maar om te geniet.In hierdie geweste lewe mense ná aan
die grond, en daar word met dieselfdepassie gekuier as waarmee daar wyngemaak word. Die klem is op samesyn,hartlikheid, gasvryheid en genot. En omseker te maak almal bly warm en diemae word gevul, word smaaklike, tuisgemaakte sop by al die kelders bedien,saam met allerhande tradisionele lekkernye soos roosterkoek en pannekoek.Maar die ster van dié fees is die Bree
dekloofwynvallei se befaamde soetes.
Dit sluit natuurlike soet wyn en edelkeur,en ook versterkte soet wyn soos Jerepigo,Muskadel enHanepoot in.Virdiegene wat nie dikwels dessertwyne drinknie, wag daar ’n heerlike verrassing,want om hierdie lekkerte te ontdek is pureplesier. Endieheel grootste verrassingisdieprysevandiewyne–disgeenwonder die Breedekloof se kelders wen gereeld toekennings in die “beste waardevir geld”kategorie nie. So los plek in diekattebak vir ’n paar kissies wyn.Die ysige koue en die prentjiemooi
winterlandskap is deel van die ervaring,en vorm ’n gepaste agtergrond vir dieknus atmosfeer, die brandende kaggels,die gesellige samesyn, die bekers stomende sop en behaaglike soetes.So pak jul winterserpe, musse, sok
kies, boetse en baadjies in, laat die gewoel van die stad agter en kom ontspanindienatuurlike skoonheidvandieBreedekloof. ’n Toegangskaartjie vir die Soetes & Soupfees vir die hele twee daekosnetR50enkanbyenigevandiedeelnemende kelders gekoop word.Dit sluit in gratis toegang tot al die kel
ders, ’n koeponboekie, program, wynglas en emalje sopbeker. Volledige besonderhedeoor die programverskynopdie volgende twee blaaie.Wees gewaarsku – een dag is beslis
nie genoegnie endaar is ’n spesiale verblyfaanbod vir die naweek – bly tweeaande en jou derde aand is gratis – vanverskeie akkommodasie fasiliteite watwissel van historiese en luukse gastehuise tot selfsorgeenhede in die berge enkampeerplekke langs die Breederivier.Vir meer inligting oor die fees en ak
kommodasie, kontak die BreedekloofWyn& Toerismekantoor op Rawsonville: 023 349 1791 / info@breedekloof.com / www.breedekloof.com.
S o e t e s & S o u pBadsberg Wine Cellar (Tel: 023 344 3021)Badsberg lies in the picturesque Rawsonville areaat the foot of the mountain from which it derivesits name. Badsberg’s emblem is the rare and protectedMarch flower found in thearea.At the cellar’smodern tasting centre visitors can sample their impressive range of awardwinning white, red andsparkling wines, not forgetting their superb dessertwines.
Friday 19 July09:00until 17:00:Wine tasting and sales, anda complimentary cup of homemade mushroom &port soup or vegetable soup (first cup free, thereafter R10each). Tasting roomproducts suchashoney,jams and preserves will be on sale.From11:00 to17:00:KleinplasieMuseumwillhost a free witblits tasting.Saturday 20 July09:00until 16:00:Wine tasting and sales, anda complimentary cup of homemade mushroom &port soup or vegetable soup (first cup free, thereafter R10each). Tasting roomproducts suchashoney,jams and preserves will be for sale, as well asmouthwatering pancakes, great coffee by CaféPronto,deliciouscakesandcupcakes. TheKleinplasie museum will host a free witblits tasting, wherevisitors will also find freshly baked roosterkoekewith various fillings.Specials: There will be a 10% discount on alldessert wines and top quality red wines, and a special price on the Badsberg Noble Late Harvest ofR49 on both Friday and Saturday.
Bergsig Estate (Tel: 023 355 1603)This familyestatenestleson theslopesof theDrakenstein and Hex River mountains. Established in1843, De Wet Lategan is now the sixth generationLateganwinemaker. They are proud of their superior wines as well as their environmentally friendlyfarming methods.The impressive tally of awards,medalsand trophieswon at both local and international wine showsdoes justice to their slogan “A Tradition ofQuality”.Visitors are welcome at their tasting room and theBergsigBistrooverlooking thevineyardsandmountains.
Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July09:00 to16:00:Wine tastingand sales, complimentary cup of butternut soup or cauliflower&bluecheese soup,decadent chocolate soupandLBVPorttasting, and soup&winepairing. TheBergsigBistrowill also be open for breakfast and lunch on bothdays, and on Saturday there will be live entertainment throughout the day.
Botha Wine Cellar (Tel: 023 355 1740)Situated at the foorhills of the beautiful WaaihoekMountains, this cellar is one of the largest in SouthAfrica. A large proportion of its production is exported overseas, while the wines under the BothaKelder label are produced for pure enjoyment andoffer real value for money. Their range includes redand white wines, as well as more serious reservewines and delectable full, sweet, fortified wines.
Friday 19 July09:00 to 17:00:Wine tasting and sales and acomplimentary cup of chicken curry soup.
Saturday 20 July09:00 to 16:00:Wine tasting and sales, acomplimentary cup of chicken curry soup, pancakes and roosterkoek for sale and live entertainment by Ian le Roux.Special: 10% discount on all dessert wines.
Deetlefs Estate (Tel: 023 349 1260)Established in1822,Deetlefs is the fourtholdestfamilyownedwine estate in South Africa. Eachgeneration has contributed in its own way tothe creation of the multi awardwinning estateDeetlefs is today. Three ranges are producedin this uniquemicroclimate, optimised by environmentally farming practices.
Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July09:00 to 17:00: Wine tasting and sales,complimentary homemade vegetable soup,fresh vetkoek (from 10:00 onwards) with various fillings, and light entertainment for a relaxed atmosphere.Between11:00and16:00: The highlightis Deetlefs’ food & wine pairing presented bywinemaker Ferdi Visser,where visitors can tastefive different wines paired with five mouthwatering soups. These 40minute sessions are offered every hour on the hour, at a cost of R30p/p. Visitors need to book, as space is limitedat each session.Special: A free weekend giveaway with yourpurchase of a case of Deetlefs wines.
Die EikeGuestHouse (Tel: 082 451 2231)Saturday 20 July10:00 to 16:00: This charming guest houseis situated on a working wine farm with citrusand peach orchards. The Cape Dutch interioroffers a warm welcome with roaring fireplacesand light background music. Here visitors canenjoy pancakes with a variety of fillings, servedwith a glass of Cape Ruby Port, at R15 p/p.
Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar (Tel:023 349 1601)Thewines produced byDu Toitskloof have beenvoted the best value for money no less than fivetimes – more than any other winery. The vineyards are situated in one of the coolest areasin the valley, enabling the winemaking team tocreate a highly acclaimed range of white, red,sparkling and fortifiedwines.Wine tastings areoffered at the cellar and light meals are servedat the Be Fair Deli.
Friday 19 July 08:00 until 17:00; andSaturday 20 July 09:00 until 15:30:Wine tasting and sales, complimentary cup ofhomemade country soup (either ovenroastedmushroom soup or corn and chicken chowder)and roosterkoeke at R5 each.Special: 10% discount on all dessert wines.
Goudini Wines (Tel: 023 349 1090)The charming winehouse is situated next to theSmalblaar River amid the tranquility and hospitality of theGoudini Valley farming community.Taste their range of awardwinning wines andenjoy light meals at the charming Coffee Housenext door.
Friday 19 July08:00to17:00:Wine tastingand sales, anda complimentary cup of game & curry or whitewine spinach soup. The bistro, with fully licensed bar, is open for light meals and gourmetcoffee.Saturday 20 July09:00 to 17:00: Wine tasting and sales,complimentary cup of game & curry soup orwhitewine spinach soup. Thebistro is openwitha special festival menu and fully licensed bar.Various crafts and deli products available fromthe Goudini Slow Country Market until 15:00.Between 10:00 and 12:00: Two tastingsare offered at the launch of the Gevonden Hendrik de Wet Cape Hanepoot made from vinesover 130 years old, the oldest known vines inSouth Africa.From 11:00 until after the rugby: Bigscreen rugby with fullylicensed bar.Sunday 21 July09:00 to14:00:Wine tasting and sales. TheBistrowill beopen forbreakfast and lightmeals.
Jason’s Hill Private Estate (Tel:023 344 3256)Tuckedawayat the foorof theSlanghoekMountains, this family owned cellar has been craftingsuperior wines for six generations. They offerwine tasting, picnics and light meals at the Bistro@Jason’s. There is also a function venue, restaurant and Health & Wellness Centre.
Friday 19 July 09:00 to 17:00; andSaturday20 July09:00 to16:00:Winetasting and sales, complimentary cup of homemade butternut soup, hiking trail at R25 p/p(hikers to register before 13:00), children’s entertainment, farm stall and bistro open for lightmeals.Also live entertainment by theBottomlessCoffee Band on Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00Special:Discount available on various wines.
.Kirabo Private Cellar (Tel:023 349 6764)This boutique red wine cellar is owned by theLe Roux family, the fifth generation to farm thisland. They are passionate about winemaking,living andworking in harmony with nature andthe community.Saturday 20 July09:00 to 16:00: Wine tasting and sales,complimentary cup of oldfashioned beef &vegetable soup and cupcake tasting (cupcakesbaked with wine).
MerwidaWineCellar (Tel:023 349 1144)Merwida’s roots go all the way back to the firstVan der Merwe who settled here in 1840. Thefamily originated in the Dordrecht region of theNetherlands where their ancestors owned acastle next to the Merwede River. The cellar poduces superbly structured red and white wines.
Friday 19 July 09:00 to 17:00; andSaturday20 July09:00 to16:00:Winetasting and sales in Merwida’s lanternlit cellar,and complimentary cup of homemade creamyseafood soup or potato & leek soup.Saturday11:00 to 16:00: Live music with
Babette Viljoen bluess & jazz.Saturday from 17:00: Rugby on big screenat Merwida Manor, free entry.Special: Discount on selected wines.
Opstal Estate (Tel: 023 344 3001)Opstal has a rich history dating back to 1847whenJC Rossouw acquired the farm De Opstal bij deFonteine.Manygenerations later this familyrunestate still produces outstanding wines, and the restaurant’s fine food is part of the Opstal experience.There is also a popular function venue.
Friday 19 July09:00 to17:00:Wine tastingand sales, complimentary cup of funky roasted tomato soup with atwist, and restaurant open with festival menu.18:30 till late:Opstal Live presents Stef Bos withDie Omgekeerde Tyd. Bookings essential.Saturday 20 July09:00 to 16:00: Wine tasting and sales.09:00 to 17:00: Complimentary cup of funkyroasted tomato soup with a twist.09:00 to15:00:Opstal Restaurant is closed, butvarious foods will be available at the Opstal VarsFarmers Market where fresh produce, fresh ideasand people meet. At the Mill Iron Tapas Bar visitorscan also try the different foods designed to complement Opstal’s unique Mill Iron wine.Special:Discount on wines from theOpstal Estaterange.
Slanghoek Wine Cellar (Tel: 023 344 3026)The cellar is surrounded by the majestic SlanghoekMountains. Visitors are welcome at the wellappointed tasting centre. The unique microclimateand varied soils are reflected in the highly acclaimed red, white, sparkling and dessert wines,as well as a Port.Friday 19 July09:00 to 17:00: Wine tasting and sales, andcomplimentary cup of Slanghoek’s famous homemade biltong & blue cheese soup.Saturday 20 July09:00 to 16:00: Wine tasting and sales, andcomplimentary cup of Slanghoek’s famous homemadebiltong&bluecheese soup.Seeglassengraving artist Jan Winckel in action.10:30;12:00;13:30;15:00:Freecooperagedemonstration by Willem Springveld.11:00; 13:00: Free barrel wine tasting.Special: 7,5% discount on dessert wines and 25%discount on Slanghoek Noble Late Harvest.
uniWines Vineyards (Daschbosch) (Tel:023 349 1110)The Daschbosch Cellar operates under the UniWines Group, the largest wine producer in theBreedekloof. They produce a wide range of winesthat include red andwhite varieties, sparkling wineand their famous Nectar de Provision – grape juicefortified with brandy.
Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July09:00 to16:00:Wine tastingand sales, complimentary cup of homemade cheeseburger soup,and children’s entertainment. On Saturday therewill also be pancakes with various fillings.Special: 15% discount on Ankerman Nectar deProvision.
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So sê Cobus Smit, bekende tuinontwerper, vryskuttuinskrywer en deskundige opdie gebied van vaste afvalbestuur en groentetuine. Hy bied ’nslypskool aan by die ‘nuwe’ Paarl
Kwekery met die titel: “Laat jou vullisblom met EM, bokasji en erdwurms”.Daar is twee sessies, een opWoens
dag26JunieendieanderopSaterdag29 Junie om 09:30 vir 10:00. Belangstellendes kan kieswatter daghulle diebeste pas. Toegang is gratis.Diewerkswinkelwordgehouomdie
Paarl Kwekerytuinklub te loods. Daarsal van Woensdag 6 Augustus endaarna gereeld op die eerste Woensdag en Saterdag van elke maandpraatjies en werkswinkels aangebied
word.“Die slagspreuk lui: ‘Reduce. Reuse.
Recycle.’ Dié volgorde is nie om doweneute gekies nie!” sê Cobus. “As almalsoveelafvalmoontlikherwinenkosbegin plant op die res van die gemorswat geskik is vir komposmaak, sal onsstortingsterreine nie so vinnig volwordnie en die besoedelingsprobleem nieso groot nie.”Hy is reeds jare lank betrokke by tal
le gemeenskapsvoedseltuine landwyd, asook die uitleg en ontwerp van
privaat kombuistuine soos dié by PaarlKwekery. Cobus en sy span van Let’sTalk Rubbish behartig ook vaste afvalbestuur by privaatwonings, hotelle,restaurante, plase en funksies.Bespreek by info@paarlnurse
ry.co.za of bel 021 8631036/7 ensluit sommer aan by die Paarl Kwekerytuinklub. Lede kry 10%afslag opalle aankope van items soos aangeduien kry gereelde nuusflitse oor spesialeaanbiedinge en tuinklubfunksies bydie kwekery.
GALVIN IN ’n NEUTEDOP
Landskappering is soos ’n skildery: daarmoet ’n element van surprise en shock valuewees.My bynaam is Gietertjie, want my pellesien my altyd met ’n gieter in die hand.Ek het ’n swak vir terracottapotte; as ekeen sien, moet ek hom koop.Ek is ’n boffin in electronic trancedancemusiek. Mal oor musiek in die algemeen, vanElla Fitzgerald tot Armin van Buuren.Nuutste gadget is ’n miniiPad, en iPod –dis permanent in my oor.Gunsteling wyn is Creation se Syrah Grenache.Vir aandete met vriende sal daar baievonkelwyn bedien word. Soesjii, Lamb Tagine.Dalk pasta. En definitief poeding. Stem saammet Nataniël, die lewe is vaal sonder poeding.Ek vrek oor tapioca.As ek alleen in die kar is, dink ekaan hoeveel vinniger ek nou nog kan ry.Waarom het ek nie ’n rooi Ferrari sodat ek almal kan verbysteek nie?Vir my vrou (Frieda) van (12 jaar) wil eksê wow, my skat, what a ride!
Galvin Lloyd, van Lloyd & Co. epos:[email protected]
Sy ma was lief vir tuinmaak. Sy oupa het ’n kwekery in Montagu begin.As vyfjarige het Galvin self ’n kwekery in hul agterplaas aan die ganggesit met rye en rye outydse terracotta potjies vol vetplantjies.Hy is steeds terracottapot en vetplantbedinges en leef nou ’n droom uitmet ’n tuinprojek, oor ’n area van 5 000 vkm, by ’n boetieklandgoed inthe HemelenAardevallei in Hermanus.
Reuse gras-grondbanke (“berms” in Engels) is geskep omsekere uitsigte te verberg en privaatheid aan die hoofwo-ning te gee. Die hellings en dalings van die grasperk entuin balanseer die asemrowende uitsigte oor die vallei.Groen is die dominante kleur in die groot tuin, maar daaris spatsels kleur dwarsdeur die jaar. Die gras is gelê metkitssooie van inheemse buffelsgras.
Oorkant die Boedda-binnehof is daar nog ’nbinnehof met ’n kunsin-stallasie deur Willie Bo-tha Sculpture (Herma-nus). Dit beeld ’n in-heemse saad uit watgeval en oopgebarshet, met van die sadewat gestrooi lê tussendie graspolle. “Dis ’nuitbeelding van die he-le projek. The birth ofa new life,” verduidelikGalvin. Agter die saadis ’n ry akasiabome,en links ’n beddingEcheveria-vetplantspe-sies.
Boeddha-beelde vra ’nrustige, formele omge-wing en dit is verkrymet die houtdek enreguit lyne van diebanke. ’n Ry Nigres-cens-struike gee ’ngroen aksent.
Foto’s: CILENE BEKKER
Winederous ontmoet ... landskapkontrakteur Galvin LloydGalvin,toeWinederous joubelvir’nonderhoudhet jy onmiddelik gesê “wat van vandagdrieuur?” Is jy altyd so vinnig en presies?
Ja! Altyd. En as enigiets nie netjies is nie, is ek onmiddellik befoeterd. Verskoon tog my kantoor, dis al plekwaar ek nie te pynlik is nie (dit was baie netjies, dalktwee skewe papiere...)Gelukkig is die eienaars van dielandgoed net so. Ons kom goed oor die weg!Jy is ’n landscaper/landskapper/argitek...Nee wag, ek is ’n landskapkontrakteur. ’n Landskap
argitek ontwerp; n kontrakteur installeer, hoewel ek ookkan ontwerp.Wat was jou eerste groot projek?In ‘97, by ’n huis in ou Welgemoed, ook ’n area van
so 5 000 vkm soos dié projek nou, maar met heelwatmindergrondvul engrondverskuiwingnodig. Ekonthounog ek het op die dag van Diana se dood begin omte installeer.Vertel van jou huidige projek...Die BonaDeaprojek is ’n fun projek, maar ’nmassie
we uitdaging. Ek was betrokke by die konsep, ontwerp,voorlegging, installering, en neem nou ook die onderhoud waar.Oorspronklikwas dié area ’n groot plaasdamomring
met ou fynbos en hordes Port Jacksonopslagboompies.Die eienaars wou ’n moderne en minimalistiese tuin hêin skakerings van groen, grys en wit. Dit was ’n tienmaandprojek, waarvan die grootste uitdaging diegrondverwerking was.Die eienaars het hul nuwe huis hoër op teen die berg
gebou. Berge en berge vulgrond en bogrond is verskuifen verwerk om die vloeiende lyne van die grasperk tekry wat die omringende berge en vallei landskap komplementeer.Die grondvoorbereiding het die langste geneem en
minstens 50% van die begroting geëet. Ek glo egtervas aan goeie voorbereiding, dan is jy gewaarborgdat die tuin mooi gaan groei. Ons het by die 700 m3kwaliteitkompos gebruik, en massaaanplantings gedoen met basies vyf plantsoorte. Salvia leucantha ‘Midnight’ (Mexikaanse salie), Limonium perezii, Escallonia‘Iveyi’, Elegia tectorum (WesKaapsedekriet) enCarissamacrocarpa ‘Green Carpet’ (dwergnoemnoem).Jy leef en werk op ’n stukkie paradys...Ja, dis awesome, maar ook harde werk. Ek werk nou
op ’n kontrakbasis as die landgoedbestuurder. En leef’n droom uit, exploring a new path.
CILENE BEKKER
VISIT US AT FRATER SQUARE | 40 A Main Street, Suider Paarl, 7646
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Frater Square is a unique shopping experiencein Paarl. This historic building has been
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Die Paarl is ’n prentjiemooi dorp met’nrykkultuurerfeniswatbinne’ndramatiese landskap rus. Dit is omringdeurberge –dieuniekegranietformasies van Paarlberg in die weste en die
asemrowende Drakensteinberge indie ooste – en die vallei spog met vandie oudste wynplase in die land, watvandag steeds premiumwyne produseer.
Sommer met die intrapslag, soos ’n mens diedorp binnery, bevindjy jou in wat waarskynlik die mooiste –en langste – hoofstraat in die land is.Hierworddiehistoriese ou geboue in dieskadu van eeuoue eikebome gekoester enbewaar – talle is nasionale monumente enhuisvesmuseums, of issmaakvol opgeknapas spesialiteitswinkeltjies en restaurante.Dis nie verniet nie
dat die Paarl vanjaaras die WesKaap sewenner aangewys isin kykNET/Kwêla seDorp van die JaarKompetisie. Daarmeesaam is die Paarl nouook ’n streeksfinalis indié landswye kompetisie, en lesers kan van31 Julie tot 6Augustusstem vir die algehelewendorp in SuidAfrika.Daar is talle redes
om hierdie pragtigedorp te besoek tydens’n daglange uitstappie, maar om werklikalles te ervaar,moet jyliewer ’n paar dae, of
ten minste ’n naweek, vertoef. Raadpleeg diewebtuiste showme.co.za/paarl om jou besoekte beplan.
1. Afrikaanse Taalmonument (Tel:021 863 4809 / 0543)Dié besonderse monument wat op Paarlberg
uitreik na die hemele, is spesiaal so ontwerpdat dit van ver af sigbaar is as ’n baken. Dieterrein van84hektaar is in 1968 kosteloos deurdie eertydse Paarlmunisipaliteit aan die staatoorgedra en die monument is in 1975 voltooiter ere aandie geskiedenis en voortbestaan vandie Afrikaanse taal.Die toegangsfooi is slegs R20 vir volwasse
nes,R10vir studenteenR5vir kinders.Diepraguitsigte maak dit die ideale plek vir ’n piekniek– bring jou eie, of bestel een van die VolksmondKoffiewinkel. Die monument is omring deur ’ninheemse tuin en ’n wandelpad van sowat1,2 km wat omtrent ’n halfuur neem om te voltooi en geskik is vir die hele gesin.Die volmaanpieknieks, sterrekykaande en
piekniekkonserte is ’n belewenis – skakel Amiraby 021 863 4809 of 076 017 6026 vir meerinligting en besprekings.
2. Paarlberg Natuurreservaat (Tel:021 872 3658)Die Paarlberg Natuurreservaat, wat deur die
Drakensteinmunisipaliteit bestuur word, is reglangs die Taalmonument geleë en bied toegangtot ’n netwerk van wandelpaaie. Die staproeteskan bereik word via die Taalmonument of viadie Meulwaterkamp binne die reservaat.’n Kaart van die reservaat kan gekoop word
by die Taalmonument se besoekersentrum of bydie reservaat self.
3. Taalmuseum (Tel: 021 872 3441 of076 017 6026)Die Taalmuseum is in die hartjie van die Paarl
in Pastorielaan. Die museum is ingerig in dievoormaligehuis vanGideonMalherbe, een vandie stigterslede van die Genootskap van RegteAfrikaners.Hier is interessanteen interaktieweuitstallings
oor die geskiedenis van Afrikaans, insluitendediedrukperswaaropDieAfrikaansePatriot, dieeerste Afrikaanse koerant, gedruk is.Diemuseumis slegsMaandag totVrydagoop
en besoekers moet vooraf bespreek vir begeleide toere. Besoek Oom Gideon se Winkel waarjy iets van alles sal vind – van Afrikaanse boekeen CD’s tot Themde en aandenkings.
4. StrooidakkerkDie strooidakkerk indieHoofstraat is dieoud
ste NG Kerkgebou wat steeds in gebruik is, endie NG Gemeente Paarl, wat in 1691 tot standgekom het, is die derde oudste gemeente vandie NG Kerk in SuidAfrika.Dieeerste kerkgebou isdeurdieFranseHuge
note naby die plaas Babylonstoren gebou, enin 1720 is dit vervang met ’n nuwe kerkgebouop die huidige perseel van die Strooidakkerk.Diékerk isweer in1805herbou indieouKaapsHollandse styl, met die pragtige gewels watmens vandag nog kan sien. Langs die kerk isdie kerkhof, met die Tuin van Herinnering endie klokpilare wat in 1811 opgerig is.Taalmonument
Paarlberg
5. KWV (021 807 3007/8)In Kohlerstraat, net op van Hoofstraat, is die
legendariese KWV, met een van sy wynplase,Laborie, reg op sy voorstoep. Die KWV is in1918 gestig as die Koöperatiewe WijnbouersVereniging en is steeds een van ons land se bekendste handelsmerke.Besoek die Wine Emporium en gaan op een
van die daaglikse toere wat jou sal neem nadie befaamde Cathedral Cellar, een van diegrootste kelders in die wêreld. Hier word ookverskeie proeë aangebied, met wyn of brandewyn gepaar met biltong en neute, sjokolade ofkoek.Moenie die Sensoriumby die ingangmisloop
nie – hier kan jy ’n seldsame versameling vanSuidAfrikaanse kuns besigtig, insluitende werke deur Irma Stern, Pierneef en David Botha.Oorkant KWV is Laborie, waar wyn sedert
1698 geproduseer word.Hulle is oop vir wynproe, daar is ’n gastehuis
en ook ’n bekroonde restaurant, Harvest @Laborie. Hulle is 7 dae ’nweek oop virmiddagete,en van Woensdag tot Saterdag vir aandete.Skakel 021 807 3095 om te bespreek.
6. Grande Roche (021 863 5100)Dié karaktervolle en luukse hotel omring deur
wingerde, pragtuine en eeuoue eikebome isenig in sy soort en herroep die grasie en rustigheid van vervloë dae. Die plaas was sedert
1715 vir amper 200 jaar in besit van die Bosmanfamilieen is indievroeënegentigs sorgvuldig gerestoureer na sy eertydse glorie.Al kan jy dalk nie bekostig om daar oor te
bly of in die befaamde Bosman’s Restaurant teeet nie, is dit ’n besoekwerd.Geniet tee of koffieop die stoep of ’n ligte maaltyd in die BistroAllegro, bewonder die tuine en die pragtige uitsig, en stap ’n bietjie rond om die gerestoureerde geboue te besigtig, onder meer ’n klein kapelletjie wat een van die oudste geboue in SuidAfrika is.
7. Paarl Museum (021 872 2651)Hierdie museum is in die ou Pastorie langs
die Toringkerk, ’n bietjie laer af in die Hoofstraat. Die historiese KaapsHollandse geboudateer terug na 1787 en is een van die Paarlse argitektoniese skatte. Dit huisves allerhandeantieke ware en artefakte, dokumente en foto’swat die geskiedenis van die area uitbeeld. Toegang is slegs R5 en hulle is weeksdae oop van09:00 tot 16:00, en Saterdae tot 13:00.
8. Paarl WynroeteDie wynroete sluit verskeie geskiedkundige
sowel as moderne wynplase in, en die oorgrotemeerderheid is daagliks oop vir wynproe enmiddagete. Een van die bekendste en mees geliefdewynlandbestemmings isNederburg,watalmeer plaaslike en internasionale toekenningsgewen het as enige ander wynkelder in SuidAfrika. Die geskiedenis van hierdie Klein Drakensteinplaasstrek terugna1791endieHvormige KaapsHollandse herehuis is pragtig bewaar. Proe Nederburg se veelbekroonde wynevoor die kaggel of geniet aandete by die RedTable restaurant – hulle is net Vrydae oop gedurende die winter. Skakel 021 877 5155 vir besprekings.Nog ’n bestemming wat besoekers aan die
Paarl nie mag misloop nie, is Spice Route enFairview, die wynlegende Charles Back se tweewynplase wat langs mekaar geleë is. Fairviewse kaasenwyn parings is baie gewild, en bySpice Route kanbesoekers nie netwynproe nie,maar ook die kunstige skeppings van glasbla
sers, sjokolade en biltongmakers, ’n mikrobrouery en ’n stokery geniet. Dan is daar ooknog die Spice Route restaurant met sy asemrowende uitsigte en watertandlekker spyskaart.Hulle isWoensdag totMaandagoopvan11:00tot 17:00. Skakel 021 863 5222 om te bespreek.
9. Windmeul Plaasmark(021 869 8614)Windmeul Kelder se plaasmark het ’n gewil
de bymekaarkomplek geword en die volgendeeen vind Saterdag 6 Julie plaas van 08:00 tot12:30.Hier kanmens alles kry van varsgebakteplaasbrood, koek en beskuit en konfyt tot organiese groente, vrugte, vleis en pluimvee, droëwors enbiltong, kaas, plaaseiers, olyweenolyfolie.Neem joukoelboks saamenkoopvarsproviand vir die week.
10. Frater Square (082 899 5318)Hierdie unieke leefstylinkopiesentrum is aan
die begin van die Hoofstraat geleë in die historiese ou La Concordiagebou, wat in 1845 opgerig is en oor die jare meesal gebruik is as’n stoor vir vrugte en plaasimplemente.Dit is vandag nog deel van die oorspronklike
plaas, Hou Moed, en die eienaars het die geboue gerestoureer en die sentrum ontwikkel opso ’n manier dat die historiese karakter behoueis. Hier sal jy allerhande spesialiteitswinkeltjiesvind wat dékor en klere insluit, asook ’n delien ’n restaurant.
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Winamagical experience at
ErinvaleOne lucky couple can win a stay atthe Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa inSomerset West to experience the delights of their new signature restaurant, Seventeen07.The magnificent prize consists of anovernight stay for two, dinner at theSeventeen07, and breakfast thenext morning. The package appliesto Wednesday to Saturday nightsand bookings are subject to availa
bility at Erinvale. All you have to doto stand a chance of winning thismagical experience is by answeringthe following question: In what yearand by whom was the estate named ErinVale?Send your answers and contact details to [email protected] before Friday 12 July. The judges’ decision is final and the lucky winnerwill be contacted on 15 July.
Eikendal Vineyards, a popular Winelands destinationwhichtakesprideofplaceatthe foot of the HelderbergMountain, offers a myriadof familyfriendly attractions, including theirmouthwateringFondueFridays, tomelt the cold away thiswinter.
Over the last three decades thecheese fondue has always been anintegral part of this prominentSwiss owned winery – celebratedfor its classic Bordeauxstyle redsand acclaimed Chardonnay – andafter a short absence it is now backby popular demand in a big way.Every Friday evening until the end of August, you
cannowease into theweekend in the sizzlingcompanyofGruyère, Emmenthal and superb estatewines,whenEikendal’s resident restaurant lifts the lid on their versionof the traditional Swiss cheese fondue, servedwithan array of dipping delights for two.Chef Mark Radnay also adds sweet satisfaction to
this cosy, bluesbustingeveningwith a royal chocolatetiramisu fondue festooned with fresh fruit, Spanishdoughnutsandéclairs to start yourweekendonadecadent high.The Fondue Fridays’ bill of fare also offers an array
of hearty curries, French onion soup, Thai lemongrasschicken and the restaurant’s signature sweet potatognocchi enriched with parmesan foam and truffle oil.Bookings are essential so book your spot now! Pri
vate functions and state of the artconference facilities are also available. For reservations and enquiries contact Eikendal Restaurant at021 855 5033 or send an emailto [email protected] addition to enlightening tours
through its prominent barrelvaulted cellar and daily wine tastings,Eikendal also offers unique wineand chocolate pairings. Visitorscan relax on the lawn next to thedam while the little ones monkeyaround on the jungle gym, or takea leisurely stroll through the vineyards and fynbos before settling atthe restaurant for a laidback, alfresco lunch. Contact the tastingroom at 021 855 1422 or visit
www.eikendal.com.Another popular pastime is fly fishing and the two
dams on the farm are stocked with all the popular angling species. Theestate featuresa fully equipped, specialist fly shop to kit you out for a spur of the momentafternoon with your kids or mates at the water’s edge.For more information onWinelands Fly Fishing and
their special fly fishing courses hosted at Eikendal contact Philip Meyer at 021 855 2646 or send an emailto [email protected] isalsoavailableatEiken
dal Lodge, a charming conversion fromold farmbuildingsequippedwithall thenecessarycreaturecomforts.For more information on Eikendal Lodge contact
021 855 3617; email [email protected], orvisit www.eikendallodge.co.za.
Eikendal:Eikendal: Fondue FridaysFondue FridaysSeventeen07:Get a taste ofthe Spice RouteThe Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, whichhas been elegantly transformed froma modest Cape Dutchstyle homesteaddating back to the 1700s into an elegant 4 star boutique hotel, promisesguests a memorable experience.
Steeped in history, surrounded by themajesticHottentots Holland Mountains and set amonglush gardens and old Oak trees, the distinctivehospitality of Erinvale now also extends to theirsignature restaurant, Seventeen07. The restaurant is named to commemorate the historic date,1707,whenErinvalewas liberated from theoriginal governor’s estate, Vergelegen, and presentsa unique tribute to the culinary heritage of theCape.The history of Vergelegen can be traced back
to 1699, whenWillemAdriaan van der Stel succeededhis fatherSimonvanderStel asGovernorof the Cape and, a year later, acquired 413morgen of land in the Hottentots Holland valley without the company’s consent. The farm was originally calledVergelegen (whichmeans “far situated”) as it was a good day’s ride from the Castlein Cape Town.Willemwas an expert agronomistand soon the soil was producing a rich varietyof fruit and vegetables. Some of the camphorand oak trees he planted can still be found inthe area nearly 300years later.In 1707, Van der
Stel’s fortunes changedwhen a petition wasbrought against him byAdam Tas for misconduct and corrupt practices. He was recalled toHolland,whereupon hisfarm was divided intofour sections and soldon auction. The areanorthwest of the river
was divided into three portions, one of whichwas purchased in 1868 by Edward Strangman.In memory of his home country Ireland,Strangman renamed it “Erin Vale”. It remainedinhis family formanyyears,although theoriginalhouse was demolished after a fire in 1951.At Seventeen07 homage is paid to this rich
history, and the restaurant offers a range of dishes commemorating the Spice Route and its influence on the local cuisine of the Cape.The buffet style feast of Seventeen07 traces the
“footsteps” of the merchants that harboured atthe Cape ofGoodHope on return to Europe afterhaving loaded their ships with exotic spices fromPersia, Malaysia, India and Indonesia.Included in the journey of flavours are a selec
tion of dishes from African countries as these often formed part of the diet on the return journeyduring the Age of Discovery. This mouthwatering cuisine includes bobotiewith pineapple chutney (SouthAfrica), beetroot and spicy carrot curry (Sri Lanka), fish palau (Zanzibar) and aubergine ina spicy chilli sauce (Indonesia), tomentionbut a few.The ambiance is romantic and elegant, with
the décor evoking a sense of the heritage of this300yearold estate. Call 021 847 1160 tobook.