OF SOUTH AFRICA’S top wine cellars that are open to the public, some have taken their tasting-room experience to another level when it comes to matching what’s in the glass with what’s on the plate, or vice versa. See below for what is currently on offer – just click on the links for more information and how to book a place at the table.

For the pairing basics, some of the classic food-and-wine combinations in terms of what’s on the menu and specific types of wine or grape varieties, click here.

BILTONG & WINE
Alto – Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Stellenrust – Helderberg-Stellenbosch

CAKE & WINE
Delheim (Cupcakes) – Stellenbosch
Eikendal (Cheescake) – Stellenbosch
KWV (Mini Cakes, Cheesecake) – Paarl

CANAPÉS & WINE
Creation – Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Nederburg – Paarl

CHEESE & WINE
De Krans – Calitzdorp
Fairview – Paarl
Franschhoek Cellar
Spier – Vlottenburg-Stellenbosch
Stellenrust – Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Vrede en Lust – Simonsberg-Paarl

CHOCOLATE & WINE
Boschendal – Franschhoek
Creation – Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Franschhoek Cellar
Groot Constantia
Hidden Valley – Helderberg-Stellenbosch
Jordan – Stellenbosch Kloof
Lourensford – Somerset West
Perdeberg – Paarl
Rhebokskloof – Paarl
Vrede en Lust – Simonsberg-Paarl
Waterford – Stellenbosch

CONFECTIONARY & WINE
Neethlingshof (Chocolate Truffles) – Stellenbosch
Perdeberg (Marshmellow, Nougat, Chocolate Truffle) – Paarl

FLASH FOOD & WINE
Neethlingshof – Stellenbosch

GOURMET/VARIOUS & WINE
Warwick – Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

LIQUORICE & WINE
Ken Forrester – Helderberg-Stellenbosch

NOUGAT & WINE
Bon Courage – Robertson
Villiera – Koelenhof-Stellenbosch

OLIVE OIL
Graham Beck – Robertson

OYSTERS & WINE
Cape Point – Noordhoek
Nederburg – Paarl

PIE & WINE
KWV – Paarl

PIZZA & WINE
Elgin Vintners – Elgin

POPCORN & WINE
Graham Beck – Robertson

SUSHI & WINE
Cape Point – Noordhoek

TAPAS & WINE
Vrede en Lust – Simonsberg-Paarl

TURKISH DELIGHT & WINE
Lourensford – Somerset West