This Winter Haute Cabriere brings Cape Winelands hospitality to a city near you

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At last Winter has arrived in the Cape, and predictably, the Capetonians are hibernating. We’re huddling indoors, sipping on well aged red wine. And while we’re thankful for the blessing of rain, we are not in a hurry to head outside for almost any reason whatsoever, except perhaps to pick up some more red wine.

Winter is a time of rest, and for many Cape Town restaurants, it’s a time to close up shop for a few months. It’s an opportunity to send staff on a well earned break, refresh the paint work in the restaurant and for the chefs to work on some creative ideas for next Summer’s menu. 

In 2017, Haute Cabriere realised that it is also a great time to pack up your restaurant team, and to take the whole food, wine and hospitality experience on a pop up tour of South Africa. It gives the restaurant team a juicey challenge – just imagine taking your whole kitchen on a multi-city tour! It also gives the winemaking team a chance to connect with loyal fans and consumers across the country. 

“Last year’s overwhelming response and support was humbling. We sold out within weeks of announcing the tour, a sign that our loyal followers outside the Western Cape are very eager to experience Haute Cabrière in their own  cities,”  comments marketing manager Lientjie McLachlan. 

Chefs Nic van Wyk and Westley Muller have put together a mid-Winter’s feast! Diners can look forward to a 6-course menu in the fine French style, with bright distinct South African flavours coming through. Each course is paired with a Haute Cabriere wine, demonstrating the full repertoire that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have to offer. 

Menu highlights include  pan -fried  Patagonia calamari  with  black  tomato  sauce  and  seared  scallops,  paired  with  the  Haute  Cabrière  Unwooded  Pinot  Noir,  and  finishes  on  a  high  note  with  a  chocolate  torte  with  amaretti  crumbs and  salted  caramel  popcorn,  accompanied  by  a  glass  of  Pierre  Jourdan  Ratafia.

     

Pop-Up  dinner  dates  and  booking  information
All reservations are to be made with the venue directly. The 6 course menu with wine pairing is priced at R595 per person. 

KWAZULU  NATAL
7 & 13 July:  Osa  Restaurant  at Fairmont  Zimbali  Resort,  Ballito  (Indian  Inspired  Menu)  Bookings:zim.dining@fairmont.com  or  032  538  5000  

10-12 July:  Fairmont  Zimbali  Lodge,  Ballito  Bookings:zim.dining@fairmont.com  or  032  538  5000  

GARDEN  ROUTE
20-21 July:  Oubaai  Hotel  Golf  and  Spa,  Herolds  Bay,  George  Bookings:  nikki.schaafsma@oubaaihotels.com  or  044  851  1234  

GAUTENG
23-27 July:  Randpark  Golf  Club,  Randburg,  Johannesburg  Bookings:  facilitator@randpark.co.za  or  011  215  8600  

31 July – 4 August:  The  Peech  Boutique  Hotel,  Melrose,  Johannesburg    Bookings:events@thepeech.co.za  or  011  537  9797  

17-18 August:  Bryanston  Country  Club,  Sandton,  Johannesburg  Bookings:reception@bryanstoncc.co.za  or  011  706  1361  

21-24 August:  Moonshot,  Menlyn,  Pretoria    Bookings:  info@moonshotcafe.co.za  or  072  349  9569

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