Issued by FIVESTAR PR On behalf of THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL
AND SPA
The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa has
invited six of South Africa’s top wineries to join its renowned Food & Wine
Pairing dinners this
winter. Taking place in Azure
Restaurant on the last Friday of every
month, these evenings are co-hosted by the winemakers and promise to be gourmet
heaven for food and wine connoisseurs. Twelve Apostles Executive Chef Christo
Pretorius - one of the rising stars of Cape Town’s culinary scene, will create
a special four-course dinner for each event, perfectly paired with the finest
vintages of each wine farm. Pretorius is quickly gaining a reputation for his
innovative contemporary South African dishes, which secured Azure a spot on the prestigious American Express
Platinum Fine Dining Awards for the last two years running. Diners may look
forward to indulgent evenings in a warm, welcoming fireside setting, complete
with outstanding service, and food and wine combinations that are sure to
delight the palate.
(R 545 per person, includes 4-course dinner with wine, water
and gratuity)
Friday 24 April: Stellenzicht Wine Estate
Situated
on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, Stellenzicht lies in a prime
wine-growing area known locally as the Golden Triangle, thanks to its
exceptional terroir. The estate’s ‘Golden Triangle Range’ consists of vintages
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage and Sauvignon Blanc.
Friday 29 May: Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate
Based
in Somerset West and dating back to 1711, Morgenster produces internationally
acclaimed Bordeaux-style wines and award-winning extra virgin olive oil of
exceptional quality, with four Bordeaux cultivars grown on the Estate: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Friday 26 June: Simonsig Estate
Named
after the majestic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, Simonsig is a private
family-owned winery near Stellenbosch, where current Cellar Master Johan Malan
continues the family’s pioneering spirit with his own impressive lineage of
award-winning wines.
Friday 31 July: The Drift Wines
The
Drift Farm, situated near Stanford in the heart of the Overberg, specialises in
three wines – a single vineyard Rosé, a single vineyard Pinot Noir, and a
blended red wine from various varieties and vineyard sites on the farm.
Friday 28 August: Rudera Wines
A
well-established wine producer in the Jonkershoek Valley, surrounded by the
picturesque Hottentots Mountain range, Rudera winery specialises in Chenin
Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Friday 25 September: Shannon Vineyards & Wines
Elgin
Valley’s Shannon Vineyards & Wines benefits from high altitude cool
temperatures, abundant rainfall throughout the year and the prevailing cold
‘Black South-Easter’ summer wind. Highlights include its Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot
Noir and Mount Bullet 100% Merlot.
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About
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The
five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, situated on Cape Town’s – if not the
world’s - most scenic route, recently celebrated its 10th birthday. Well
established as the city’s leading boutique hotel, The Twelve Apostles Hotel is
a member of Leading Hotels of the World and prides itself in offering guests that
‘personal touch’. Providing a convenient complimentary shuttle service, guests
are five minutes from the most beautiful beaches and Camps Bay, 15 minutes from
the city centre and V&A Waterfront, and within easy reach of many vineyards
within the Cape Winelands. Helicopter transfers are also available to offer an
exhilarating experience flying over the spectacular peninsula.
Poised
above the Atlantic Ocean, the five-star Cape Town hotel is
situated at the water’s edge of a marine reserve, boasting frequent whale and
dolphin sightings. Surrounded by nature only, the hotel is flanked by the
majestic Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles mountain range within the Table
Mountain National Park. The interior design is inspired by its namesake,
creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully combines sophistication
with simplicity, comfort and elegance.
Guests are spoilt with spectacular views of the ocean and mountain views in each of the 70 bedrooms and suites, including the Presidential Suite, each superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style.
The
hotel boasts two swimming pools perched above the ocean; its award-winning
health and beauty spa; Azure Restaurant, the Café Grill, and the Leopard Room Bar & Lounge; a
16-seater private cinema; and meeting, events & wedding facilities
for up to 90 guests.
About
Red Carnation Hotels
Red
Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five and four star
family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida and
South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and unique
location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all
share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid
luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art
collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly
rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more information about these award-winning hotels and
the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com
