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.

Vegan Afternoon Tea

Our delightful Vegan Afternoon Tea comprises finger sandwiches on a selection of vegan breads featuring five unique flavour combinations, traditional plain and fruit scones served with homemade seasonal preserve and vegan butter, and a selection of thoughtfully designed vegan pastries. These sweet treats are inspired by our royal connections, and our proximity to Buckingham Palace, with our Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews.

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Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Our Vegetarian Afternoon Tea includes a tempting selection of vegetarian finger sandwiches, traditional plain and honey and white chocolate scones served with homemade seasonal preserve and clotted cream, and a variety of vegetarian pastries and cakes. These include a seasonal Rubens Éclair created as an homage to Prince Charles’ sustainable farming venture.

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Halal Afternoon Tea

Our Halal Afternoon Tea makes a few subtle ingredient substitutions, allowing you to enjoy the full Afternoon Tea experience. Our menu is inspired by our royal history and connections, including regal pastries such as ‘The Crown’: a detailled dessert made with cinnamon chocolate mousse, brownie biscuit, and coconut marshmallow.

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Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea

Our Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea is suitable for coeliacs, with each of our finger sandwiches served on gluten-free bread. Our Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea makes substitutions like for like, so guests won’t miss out on any of our delicious taste combinations.

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Ruben chef in preparation of Afternoon Tea

Nut allergies

If requested, we will endeavour to ensure that there are no nuts in the Afternoon Tea offering. However, as all products are produced in an environment where nuts are used, we cannot guarantee that our food is 100% free from nuts or nut traces.