Manor House Wine Tasting
The historic Cape vernacular Manor House dates back to 1812, and is home to our premier wine tasting and pairing experiences.
Join us for wine and food tastings in the recently refurbished Manor House where the history and antiques of the house pair beautifully with the estate’s wines.
Signature experiences are presented from a private room and include a Historic Tasting of 5 wines representing the history of Boschendal; a Connoisseur Tasting of 5 limited release wines; an MCC and Canapé pairing; an MCC and Oyster pairing; and a Shiraz and Angus Beef pairing.
Bookings are essential.
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Tastings & Pairings
Chef Christiaan Campbell and the team from the Boschendal Werf Restaurant have worked closely with the winemakers to create small tasting dishes that serve as exquisite companions for the wines.
Freshly baked bread and bottled water are served with all tasting options.
MCC & Canapé Pairing
Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 15:00 on the hour
Duration: 1 hour
Price: R350 per person
Boschendal is an industry leader in the production of Méthode Cap Classique – and its selection of beauteous bubbles is decadently enhanced by four sumptuous canapés, all served in the exclusive lounge.
Bookings essential
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Angus Beef & Shiraz Pairing
Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 15:00 on the hour
Duration: 1 hour
Price: R350 per person
Boschendal is famous for its Angus beef and this tasty affair pairs four beef canapés with four of the estate’s well-known Shiraz / Shiraz-based blends, and takes place in the Exclusive Lounge.
Bookings essential
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Historic Tasting
Monday – Sunday, 11:00 & 15:00
Duration: 1 hour
Price: R250 per person
Commencing on the Manor House ‘stoep’ overlooking the Werf, the historic tasting begins with Jean Le Long bubbles, before guests venture inside to the ‘chaise lounge.’ Here, they’ll be presented with four historically significant wines and plenty of anecdotes and artifacts illuminating what life was like back in the early 1800s.
Bookings essential
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Connoisseur Tasting
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00 on the hour
Duration: 1 hour
Price: R250 per person
The tasting offers guests five limited release wines, with each wine style served in a different Riedel glass. This will amplify the flavours, aromas and mouth feel, with the beautiful decanters and exclusive lounge setting serving to enhance the whole experience.
Bookings essential
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MCC & Oyster Tasting
Monday – Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00 on the hour
Duration: 1 hour
Price: R300 per person
Nothing pairs together more exquisitely than MCC and oysters. Try the combination yourself with four oysters and accompanying bubbles at the daily pairing.
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Platters
Werf Butchers Cold Cuts - R160
Local Jersey milk closed herd Cheese selection - R160
Snack Platter - Pasture reared beef droewors, Pasture reared beef biltong, marinated olives - R120
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Explore The Boschendal Estate
Our Wines
Given our exceptional winemaking heritage of almost 300 years, the Boschendal cellar masters meticulously balance rustic tradition and modern innovation to produce classic, fruity wines while upholding the ecological integrity that has become synonymous with our brand.
Weddings & Functions
Boschendal provides an idyllic natural setting for large and small functions. The Boschendal Manor House, Rhone Homestead, The Olive Press, the Werf Restaurant and the beautiful gardens are available to host an array of celebrations or events in a relaxed and tranquil environment.
