Bouchard Finlayson
Hermanus, Western Cape
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.
Gourmet dining experience with Ben Kelliher
Experience the kitchen up close with Executive Chef Ben Kelliher, watching the chefs prep as you enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. Afterward, indulge in a four-course gourmet experience in The English Grill. Our head sommelier Vincent Bouin will be on hand for expert knowledge and guidance for your choice of beverages.
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and a 50% deposit is required with full pre-payment due 7 days prior to arrival.
Available: Friday and Saturday, 5.30pm and 6.15pm
Price: £380 for two people
Please advise in advance if you have dietary requirements.
Ben Kelliher's beef wellington
Join Executive Chef Ben Kelliher for a one-hour cooking class. Learn and experience how to make the perfect beef wellington. During the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. The experience includes a three-course dinner consisting of our famous London Burrata as a starter, the beef wellington as the main course and our founder and president, Mrs Bea Tollman’s famous Baked Vanilla Cheesecake as dessert.
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and a 50% deposit is required with full pre-payment due 7 days prior to arrival.
Available: Friday and Saturday, 4pm and 5.30pm
Price: £280 for two people
Salvatore’s immersive cocktails
Join our expert mixologist and Bar Manager Salvatore Maggio as you learn cocktail-making techniques and master your very own recipes. During the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés.
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and a 50% deposit is required with full pre-payment due 7 days prior to arrival.
Available: Daily at 3pm and 5pm
Price: £125 per person or £150 for two people
Private bedroom dining
Enjoy an evening of private dining in one of our luxurious rooms at The Rubens. You can decide which of our restaurants you would like to dine from.
The cost is £100 for room hire inclusive of VAT (food and drinks charged separately). You will have the room between 7pm – 11pm, however, we are able to discuss timings should you be looking for flexibility.
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