Hosted once a month on a Friday at the estate’s The Restaurant, each
evening will focus on a particular wine theme to showcase the best of Grande
Provence alongside fine renditions from other celebrated wineries of the
evening’s chosen variety or blend.
“The rationale behind our Wine & Dine Collaboration evenings is
firstly to show Grande Provence’s superb wines in the context of other wines of
the same style or variety. Secondly, we believe that by collaborating
with other winemakers and wine estates, we are able to pool and share our
knowledge and in doing so gain greater recognition for the wines, cuisine, and
food and wine pairing,” says Winemaker Karl Lambour.
Grande Provence’s Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst, will tailor each
evening’s six course menu to match the unique
flavour profile of every wine perfectly.
“Our guests, many of whom have attended all of our collaboration
dinners, relish the intimate interaction with winemakers and the stories and
personalities behind the wines. This is our second season of collaboration
and with a vibrant group of wineries sharing the stage with the very best that
Grande Provence has to offer, guests will see the excellence of our dynamic
industry,” Karl adds.
After an unforgettable evening of fine wines and outstanding food, The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence offers luxury accommodation for visitors who would prefer to settle in and extend their visit to this beautiful estate. With welcoming, attentive staff and meticulous attention to detail, this charming guest house is perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway.
Be sure to diarise and book early for these Wine & Dine
Collaboration dates:
17 April – Chardonnay (Lismore Estate Vineyards, Jordan Wine Estate
& De Wetshof Estate)
29 May – Pinot Noir (Oak Valley Estate, Newton Johnson Family Vineyards
& Creation Wines)
26 June – Cabernet Sauvignon (Neil Ellis Wines, Thelema Mountain
Vineyards & Spier)
31 July – Shiraz (Hartenberg Wine Estate, Eagles Nest Wines &
Lammershoek)
28 August – Red Blends (Joostenberg, Warwick Estate &
Hermanuspietersfontein)
25 September – White Blends (De Morgenzon, Strandveld Vineyards &
Tokara)
23 October – Sauvignon Blanc (Daria, Steenberg & Klein Constantia)
The Wine & Dine Collaboration dinners takes place at The Restaurant of Grande Provence every month, starting at 19h00. To book your seat at R525 per person, phone the restaurant on 021 876 8600 or e-mail restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za.
For accommodation enquiries, phone Vera Alberts on 021
876 8600 or e-mail ownerscottage@grandeprovence.co.za. Don’t miss out on the Heartland Offer, available from
May, which provides excellent value with breakfast at either The Owner’s
Cottage or La Provençale at special rates.