FESTIVE DEAL ON THE R44 ROUTE

EIKENDAL Vineyards on the R44 in Stellenbosch is always coming up with interesting food and wine pairings, and this month is no different.

Until December 31, Tuesdays to Sundays between 10am and 4.30pm, visitors can tuck into a new festive combo which evokes all the flavours of the season.

Lebkuchen is a German cookie treat with nuances of honey, spices and cloves, covered in a thin layer of icing, which is served with Pinotage 2016, which adds flavours of red and black cherries. The Charisma 2016, a blend of shiraz, petit verdot and sangiovese, and a mince pie will deliver an explosion on the palate with the rich, sticky, sweet fruits wrapped in a buttery pastry. To finish, the bold and juicy Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 steps up to join a slice of traditional South African Christmas cake, straight from Granny’s recipe book.

It’s hardly the time for diets but you can just do a wine tasting if you prefer, or throw caution and waistlines to the wind and try the cheesecake pairing as well. It’s fabulous. There are cookie tastings for the children, as well as plenty of other activities on the farm to make this a great family day out during the holidays.

● The Christmas & Wine Pairing costs R100 a person. To book or for any queries, call Chantal-Lee on 021 855 1422 or send an email to info@eikendal.co.za

COMBO: The Christmas and Wine Pairing at Eikendal Vineyards.