Stellenbosch, South Africa

Friday, midday

Check into the sublime Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (doubles from £120, www.asara.co.za), a luxurious abode with epic views of the Stellenbosch mountains and their wineries.

1pm

Savour culinary magician Michael Broughton’s superb cooking with lunch at Terroir restaurant at the Kleine Zalze vineyard (www. kleinezalze.co.za), one of the closest to the town of Stellenbosch.

2:30pm

Push on into the centre of Stellenbosch and take a stroll along Dorp Streeti, which is awash with elegant Cape Dutch architecture.

4pm

To learn more about Stellenbosch’s rich history (it’s the second oldest town in the country) drop into the Village Museum (18 Ryneveldstreet), which is spread across a quartet of historical buildings.

8pm

The most exciting Stellenbosch restaurant opening of 2017 was Spek en Bone (http://bertusbasson.com). Flavour-led small plates are conjured up by South African uber chef Bertus Basson, best washed down with a Flotsam & Jetsam cinsault.

Saturday, 10am

Many Cape Winelands wineries now offer activities to tempt visitors and Spier (www.spier.co.za) is no exception, backing up their internationally renowned wines with Segway tours that take in the vines and open up epic views.

1:30pm

Savour lunch at the stylish Sixteen82 ‘neo-bistro’ at the Steenberg (www. steenbergfarm.com) winery.

3pm

Get on your bike at the Constantia Bike Park (http://bikeparkatuitsig. co.za), a brilliantly fun test of your skills set against a spectacular backdrop.

7pm

Enjoy a long, lazy dinner with a view at Asara’s Sansibar restaurant. Freshly grilled fish and meats tempt alongside, of course, a chilled glass of their classic chenin blanc, South Africa’s flagship grape.

Sunday, 9am

Relax at Asara with one of their signature massage treatments or just enjoy a dip in a pool. Wine lovers may want to wrap up the trip with a private guided tour of the winery. ■