Hermanus, Western Cape
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.
With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.
The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
Exclusive house tour with
Discover Minterne House, which has been the home of the Churchill and Digby families since 1620. Learn about the incredible history on your exclusive two-hour tour with Lord Henry Digby. Home to the first Sir Winston Churchill, the Country House contains original tapestries and furniture.
Your two-hour tour of the house and gardens will include coffee and cake/afternoon tea with his Lordship.
Price: £350 per tour (suitable for groups of up to six people)
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Discover moreEnjoy an exclusively unique experience with Furleigh Estate, one of Dorset’s iconic wine producers at their vineyard near Bridport. After an introduction to winemaking and Dorset sparkling wines, learn how to blend a unique sparkling wine to your own taste in the winery.
A tour of the estate and winemaking facilities will follow the blending session, before a delicious picnic lunch in the vineyard. Conclude your day with a four-course culinary journey at Summer Lodge with our Executive Chef Steven Titman and our Cellar Master Eric Zwiebel, with a Dorset sparkling wine aperitif and paired wines from our own vineyard in South Africa, Bouchard Finlayson. Two weeks later, you will receive three bottles of your own bespoke, labelled, and unique blend of sparkling wine to enjoy.
Price: £325 per person.
Take a wine masterclass with resident expert sommelier and cellar master Eric Zwiebel. Enjoy this exclusive experience as Eric guides you through some of his favourite wines, as you sample a Champagne, two whites, two reds and a dessert wine.
Eric’s knowledge is world class, having won Summer Lodge’s wine list a coveted Best of Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator every year since 2005.
Price: £120 per person.
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