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Firstly, get your taste buds excited! This tour takes you to the beautiful Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas, where you can enjoy fine wines and delicious food.
Secondly, you can try a variety of wines.Β Enjoy, each one going well with a different set of tasty snacks.Β Including, local cheese, biltong (a South African snack), olives, and olive oils.
Without a question, if you have a sweet tooth, there are mixes with chocolate and wine, homemade nougat, and bubble (MCC).Β Including, Port and wine. Coupled with, the fact that you will also be able to taste MΓ©thode Cap Classique (Champagne) with small snacks to go with the delicious bubbles!
Franschhoek is often referred to as the “Food and Wine Capital of South Africa”. Indeed, it is a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands. It boasts a rich history, stunning scenery, and a culinary heritage.Β That attracts food and wine enthusiasts from around the world.
Hereβs a closer look at Franschhoek and its celebrated food and wine story. If you are looking for a Gourmet Foodie & Wine Tour, this is the ones to choose!
Franschhoek, which means “French Corner” in Dutch.Β Who fled religious persecution in Europe. Notwithstanding, these settlers brought with them their winemaking knowledge and traditions.Β Ultimately, laid the foundation for the regionβs thriving wine industry. The influence of French culture is still evident today in the town’s architecture, vineyards, and cuisine.
Wine Heritage
Franschhoek is home to some of South Africaβs oldest and most prestigious wine estates. Many of which have been producing wine for centuries. Here you will find wines, including rich reds, elegant whites, and sparkling wines. The terroir, with its fertile soils and ideal climate, allows for the cultivation of a wide range of grape varieties. Including, the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. Exceptionally, known for its Gourmet Foodie & Wine Tours, book now, you will not be sorry.
Today is full of unique tastes and drinks that have won awards. The best feeling in the world is when great food and wine go well together. The first event will be a master class on how to pair cheese and wine at one of the oldest farms. You will also be able to try olive oil made in the area. That’s not allβthe house also has a great deli with homemade bread, cheeses, cured meats, and other tasty treats. Gourmet Foodie & Wine Tour is all about food and wine.
The next part of our trip will take us through the Franschhoek valley, which is surrounded by beautiful mountains. In 1688, French Huguenots moved to this beautiful valley and took their French cooking and way of life with them. If you are looking for a Gourmet Foodie & Wine Tour, this is the one for you!
Firstly, with a very South African twist, this lovely area has the same focus on food and wine as the rest of the country. Our next tasting will be at a famous Cape Dutch manor house, where we will enjoy a combination of bubbly and hand-made nougat that is designed to go well with each one. You can sit in the lounge, which has furniture from the 17th century that looks like it came from Cape Town, or on the patio, which has a beautiful view of the fields and mountains.
Secondly, You can have a light cheese and charcuterie plate for lunch at a casual estate, or if you’re feeling fancy, you can treat yourself to a fancy lunch with a view at one of the many gourmet restaurants. We suggest you come hungry and ready to taste delicious wine on this Gourmet Foodie & Wine Tour.
When you get back from lunch, we’ll show you Biltong, a popular South African snack. Enjoy a tasting of biltong with wines from the area at a small, quaint farm. This is the Gourmet Foodie Wine Tour fit for real foodies!
Lastly, we will need something sweet to end the dayβchocolate! βwith some of the best Port and sweet wines from South Africa.
