Embrace the Winter Chill with Wine Pairing in the Heart of the Helderberg
Winter is here, and there’s no better way to embrace the chill than with some top-notch wine pairing experiences. The Heart of the Helderberg collective is back with its popular winter specials, showcasing the best food and wine pairings. Just an hour's drive from Cape Town, this is the perfect winter escape.
Participating Estates
The Heart of the Helderberg collective includes Erinvale Hotel & Spa, Erinvale Golf Estate, Lourensford, Morgenster, and Vergelegen. These estates have teamed up to highlight the fantastic wines, food, and experiences available in the beautiful Helderberg area.
Vergelegen Wine Estate: Baked Camembert and Wine Pairing
Get cosy with a delicious baked Camembert topped with roasted nuts and estate honey, paired with two glasses of DNA red wine. Available daily in the wine tasting room.
Offer Validity: Until end-July
Price: R195 per couple
Booking: Essential for groups of six or more
Contact: Call 021 847 2111 or email customerservices@vergelegen.co.za
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa: Winter Soups Paired with Fine Wine
Warm up with two classic soups:
Roasted Tomato Soup (R85) with whipped feta, chives, and basil, served with a toasted Camembert roll.
Pork Belly Broth (R145) with broccoli, mushroom, bok choy, noodles, and a boiled egg.
Offer Validity: Until end-August
Booking: Via Instantly Confirmed Reservations (dineplan.com)
Lourensford Wine Estate: Soups and Limited Release Wines Pairing
Enjoy hearty soups paired with Limited Release wines:
Chicken Soup with Limited Release Chardonnay
Mushroom Soup with Limited Release Viognier
Biltong Soup with Limited Release SMV (Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier)
Butternut Soup with the estate’s delicious honey liqueur
Price: R200 per person
Offer Validity: Until end-August
Contact: Call 021 847 2300 or email winetastings@lourensford.co.za
Morgenster Estate: Italian-Style Platter for Two
Share a generous platter of Italian cheeses and charcuterie, plus seasonal soup served with focaccia. Available daily in the tasting room, 09:00 to 17:00.
Price: R310 per couple
Offer Validity: Until end-August
Contact: Call 021 852 1738 or visit www.morgensterestate.co.za
Erinvale Country and Golf Estate: Weekly Soup and Wine Pairings
Savour a delicious soup – the selection changes weekly – paired with a glass of wine from a Heart of the Helderberg wine estate.
Price Range: R120 to R140 per person
Offer Validity: Until end-August
Contact: Call 021 847 1144 or email reception@erinvale.com
About Heart of the Helderberg
The Heart of the Helderberg was formed by founding members Vergelegen Wine Estate, Morgenster Estate, Lourensford Wine Estate, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, and Erinvale Country and Golf Estate. Discover more at Heart of the Helderberg.
Embrace the winter chill with these delightful wine pairings and discover the best of the Heart of the Helderberg!
