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Bouchard Finlayson

Hermanus, Western Cape

Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard Background

A vineyard between heaven & earth

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.

Our Living Wall

Standing at 350 square metres, the striking Living Wall at The Rubens at the Palace - recently featured on the Netflix docuseries "Down to Earth with Zac Efron" - is a keystone in our efforts to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices. 

Not only do the 10,000 herbaceous plants provide a wildlife habitat, but they also help to keep the hotel cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and improve the air quality and aesthetics in this part of London.

Chef Ben Kelliher in the kitchen

Create a plant-based menu at Borough Market

Meet our Executive Chef Ben Kelliher at the hotel to learn how The Rubens at the Palace is reducing food waste in partnership with Winnow’s cutting-edge monitoring technology, and how we use surplus produce creatively in the kitchen. Chef Ben will also talk about the sustainable and responsible consumption of food, explaining how we work closely with the very best local and responsible suppliers. You will then visit Borough Market together, a historic market dating back to the 12th century with an emphasis on high-quality food and sustainable production.

We are proud that this experience has been selected as a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

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Looking to the future...

We are continuing our efforts to phase out single-use plastics by 2022 and reducing our food waste in partnership with Winnow. We also help to support the local community as well as a variety of initiatives, and together with The TreadRight Foundation, we strive to #MakeTravelMatter.

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We are proud to work closely with...

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • The Passage Charity
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  • The Salvation Army
  • Recorked UK
  • Victoria BID
  • Green Gin Experiences
  • Springboard
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  • American International Church
  • Streetsmart

Our projects & progress

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18 Feb 2021 Make Travel Matter

Eliminating waste with Winnow Solutions

We have partnered with Winnow in a bid to reduce the amount of food waste in our hotels.

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Milestone Concierge eco friendly hotel

23 Nov 2021 Make Travel Matter

Red Carnation moves to 100% renewable energy

Red Carnation Hotels has partnered with Businesswide Solutions in a move to use only 100% renewable energy in all UK hotels.

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07 Oct 2021 Make Travel Matter

Our World Food Day pledge to reduce food waste

For World Food Day 2021 we’re spotlighting Winnow Solutions, a food waste reduction service making a big impact through the use of smart technology.

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