A day of food + wine experiences in Hemel-en-Aarde
Passion and an idyllic setting combined to perfection.
26 Jul 2022
Passion and an idyllic setting combined to perfection.
26 Jul 2022
The farm where it all started, Peter Finlayson, founder of Bouchard Finlayson was the pioneer of viticulture (and pinot noir) in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley back in 1989. A boutique, family-owned winery, today it’s acclaimed for its cool-climate wines that also include sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Small-scale, sustainable production results in just 18 000 cases of premium, 100% vegan-friendly wine each year.
And, this August, for one day only visitors are invited to come and enjoy a series of unique food and wine experiences at this breathtakingly beautiful farm.
Your day begins with a shuttle ride from Cape Town, after which you will be welcomed to the farm with a traditional snack of braaied snoek, roosterkoek and a glass of Blanc de Mer.
A pairing of three chardonnays follows, combined with small tasting plates to compliment the wines and fantastic views of Hemel-en-Aarde from the roof of the Tasting Room.
Once you’ve taken in the spectacular landscape, a scenic tractor ride explores the terroir more closely with a journey through the vineyards to the top of the farm, rounded off with a celebratory glass of Hannibal (a blend of Italian red varietals) paired with chocolate macarons amid the fynbos.
All the fresh air is sure to whet your appetite, so it’s a good thing the outing concludes with a hearty harvest-platter lunch in the barrel cellar, courtesy of valley chef Dre Johnson. The meal is paired with Bouchard Finlayson’s premium wines, including the Galpin Peak Pinot Noir.
Booking early is recommended
Join us for a day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus and experience Bouchard Finlayson wines with different food and wine pairings. For your convenience you’ll be shuttled with Hylton Ross Tours. Numbers are limited to 20.
Pick up: 09:00 from Greenpoint Stadium, Cape Town
Depart: 16:00 from Bouchard Finlayson