Rhebokskloof: An Exclusive Fine Wine + Chocolate Pairing

Surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountain scenery on the northern slopes of Paarl’s iconic peaks, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate offers wonderful views. With rolling lawns, sparkling lakes, 100-year-old oaks and the scent of jasmine and lavender wafting through the air, Rhebokskloof is loved equally for its country setting and warm hospitality, with a range of family- (and pet-) friendly attractions.

This winter, there’s an added cherry on the top, in the form of a collaboration with Huguenot Fine Chocolates.

Tasting treasures

Rhebokskloof has worked with master chocolatiers to offer Belgian chocolate infused with notes that sing with the estate’s wines – and only available at this tasting. The hand-crafted truffles look like exotic gems on the tasting board, and feature intriguing flavours.

The tasting consists of five delicious combinations:

• Flatrock Sparkle, a fruity bubbly, paired with white chocolate and nectarine
• Rhebokskloof Chardonnay, a crisp citrusy-fynbos wine, paired with white chocolate and bergamot
• Flatrock Red, bright, plush and fruity, paired with dark chocolate and blackcurrant
• Rhebokskloof Pinotage, sweet-spicy and silky, paired with dark and white chocolate, black pepper and plum
• Rhebokskloof Shiraz, the berry-spicy award-winner, paired with dark chocolate, cinnamon, white pepper and raspberry.

Cost R100
Times Daily, 10am – 5pm

Linger longer

If you’d like to try the estate’s other wines, including Chenin Blanc and red blends, usual tastings include five wines of your choice from the Rhebokskloof and Flatrock ranges for R50.

You can enjoy the wines with a long, lazy lunch beside the fireplace in winter at the Rhebokskloof Restaurant. It also serves delectable breakfasts – especially appealing to visitors keen to start the day exploring the estate’s wonderful network of hiking and mountain-biking trails. There’s also a pizzeria if that’s your preferred cold-weather comfort food.

Good to know Red wine and winter go together like wine and chocolate! Rhebokskloof has 70% red varietal vineyards, and is known for its shiraz, Rhône-style blends and proudly SA varietal, pinotage. It’s definitely time to stock your winter wine collection.
Opening times Daily, 9am – 5pm
Trails open from 7am
Contact 021 869 8386, [email protected]
Where to find it Noord Agter-Paarl Road, off the R44, Paarl
Book through DinePlan

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