Sometimes things happen where I just have to pinch myself… Like when the awesome team from the Stellenbosch Wine Route contacted me and said I could create my very own #DoStellies bucket list and they’ll make it happen! I mean seriously, how awesome??
We got to planning right away… I already had a few ideas on my list, they provided some additional suggestions and together we came up with the following itinerary:
- Day 1
– Chocolate & wine pairing at Waterford Estate
– Cheese platter & wine tasting at Uva Mira
– Check-in & one night stay at Bonne Esperance Guest House
– Dinner at Makaron Restaurant (at Majeka House) - Day 2
– A lazy breakfast at Bonne Esperance
– Horseriding by Equine Sports Centre (at Wild Clover Farm)
– And finally, a gorgeous picnic at Warwick
On day 1 we also managed to squeeze in the “Duck Parade” at Vergenoegd. My partner-in-crime for the weekend, bestie Leigh, suggested we check it out after experiencing it a few weeks prior… So will be sharing some details about that as well.
But yeah, there’s so much to tell you guys about, I figured it would be easier to break it down into a series of #DoStellies posts, starting with that decadent chocolate & wine pairing at Waterford Estate.
This was my first visit to Waterford and I was completely blown away by how beautiful it is. Just take a look at this:
That fountain also features on their wine labels… just so you know 😉
Gorgeous right?
The weather was a bit chilly on the day, so we opted to sit inside, which ended up being a great choice as we got to cosy up to the sexy fireplace…
Now doesn’t that look inviting…
That all sounded very tempting, but we were definitely there for the chocolate as I had heard rave reviews about it from friends. The chocolate & wine pairing includes 3 wines carefully paired with silky smooth Von Geusau Fine Chocolates.
From left to right you have the Kevin Arnold Shiraz, Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon & Waterford Estate Family Reserve Heatherleigh…
These are carefully paired with a creamy dark chocolate, a salted dark chocolate & then a milk chocolate with a subtle rose taste…
A closer look at the bottles…
I’d also say pay the R20 extra and do the standard tasting combo as well. Their whites are be-a-u-ti-ful, so you wont’ want to miss out.
Waterford is open:
- Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
And you’ll find them here: Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg, Stellenbosch
For bookings you can contact them on: +27 (0) 21 880 5300 or info@waterfordestate.co.za
I think I’m gonna have to go back for that wine safari… any activity with wine sounds verrrrry good to me. 😉
xxx