warwick wine estate

went for a spot of wine tasting yesterday. theestateis beautiful, as are the wines. staff are very friendly. also a plus that the tasting room is open until 5pm. i'll definitely be back for a picnic!

i was recently invited to a picnic at warwick wineestateas a media guest. i was given the option of going on the sunday with dave, or on the monday without him, and chose the monday option. i was so glad that i did as the weather was amazing, and i got to meet some new people. i could go on and on about the gourmet picnic but all i am going to do is highlight a few things. you can order either a meat lover or vegetarian option and as we had both at the table i can say that the vegetarian one looked amazing and got rave reviews from the one vegetarian person sitting with us. it was also ‘tested’ by mike and norma ratcliffe and both thought it was good. i loved the pickled beetroot, pecan nut, goat’s cheese, quinoa and wild rocket salad and the grilled beef tagliata with aioli and trufflle oil but i did not care much for the gazpacho salad with a chilli and garlic dressing as i found the raw onions to be too overpowering.

last week saturday, reime and i was invited to warwick wineestateto experience their gourmet picnic with zomato and theodora lee. warwick wineestateis located in stellenbosch and offers the most beautiful views. we were welcomed with a glass of bubbly and enjoyed the ambiance warwick wineestatehas to offer. thereafter, we were spoilt with a food platter (which is offered to clients coming to the picnic) and warwick wines. after spending the afternoon on the lawn and around the picnic pods, warwick wine surprised us with a big 5 vineyard safari tour. the highlight of the day, was the breathtaking views, good food and wine (which is everything, basically).

where do i begin? of yes, the food and wine! this basket of goodness was presented to the table by chef shaun. we indulged (or over indulged) and enjoyed the salads, bread and dessert. judging by how fast the bread was consumed, it was clear that the twisted olive bread was a firm favourite. that umami butter paired with the olive bread is simple but delicious! the shredded bbq beef was succulent, and paired well with the cold slaw on the olive bread. my favourite dessert was the chocolate cheesecake. i love the simplicity of the menu. don't be fooled, these simple items are packed with flavour

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had the absolute privilege of attending a gourmet picnic with a large group of foodies at this magnificent estate. from the moment you drive through the gates, there is a sense of luxury, opulence and passionate dedication to creating award winning wines, mouthwatering meals and an unforgettable experience for guests. the curtain raiser; an icy cold glass of just popped warwick mcc.

theodora lee, the brand ambassador for zomato welcomed all with warmth and enthusiasm. jani branders of warwick introduced us to the wines and delectable menu. we were seated on the picturesque private dining deck alongside a pretty pond. the sun shone through the budding young oak leaves of the trees above, creating soft shade over the table that was spread with gourmet goodies for lunch. homemade olive knotty bread awaited the biltong pate, onion marmalade and mature cheddar. three refreshingly cool salads of heirloom tomatoes & bocconcini; salmon, baby potatoes & capers dressed in a lemony aoli and an epic coleslaw sat alongside the bbq pulled chuck. grilled corn yearned for the smearing of a secret recipe umami butter. the encore; a choice of berry compote cheesecake or silky chocolate sauce cheesecake.

the piece de resistance; a selection of all theestatewines which were the perfect partnership to the meal. a marriage made in heaven!

we were later escorted on a "game" drive of the different blocks of grape varietals on the estate. the views are showstoppingly breathtaking and magestic mountains framed each landscape.

thank you to jani, theodora, zomato, vincent & james for a fabulous day and a truly unique & special experience.

vincent van tonder the monique van tonder magically nick sharese hunt glen hunt phillip black jani branders james hobbs theodora lee kristi chantel mccallum dyllon paulsen melanie du toit jason sander

warwick is a fabulous picnic haven - top-notch picnic spot with finesse and style! i was thrilled to be part of this delightful zomato foodies & bloggers meet up experience with delicious food right through to the entertaining big 5 wine safari!

theestatewelcomes you with a cape dutch building and luscious vast lawns that surround the lake. there is nothing like a family friendly place where you can have a leisurely time while laughing kids enjoy themselves on the jungle gyms to their heart's content.

the gourmet picnic is a real treat and is filled with delicious and tasty nibbles. the thrill of unwrapping a chunk of matured mountain cheese to enjoy with fresh twisted olive bread and a delicious umami butter. the homemade creamy boursin cheese, biltong pâté & onion marmalade was out of this world!

succulent bbq shredded beef was slow-cooked and enjoyed with a crunchy slaw. there was just something about this cole slaw - light and crunchy with a lovely mix of flavours. norwegian salmon was enjoyed with roasted baby potatoes, crispy fried capers and a creamy yoghurt dressing. heirloom tomatoes & buffalo mozzarella salad was delightful. who can resist flame-grilled corn on the cob served with their homemade sea salt?

the vanilla cheesecake with mixed berry compote in a jar was sublime as well as the chocolate decadence cheesecake. a perfect way to round off a meal.

from the refreshing mcc to the unoaked chardonnay - they were both enjoyable. we also tasted the cabernet sauvignon, trilogy and blue lady. the winner for me was the trilogy.

for a fun fill event we also shared our tasting experience with a partner from the famous warwick wedding cup, made in honour of the love story of the silversmith and princess kunigunde.

then... the big 5 wine safari through the vineyards with scenic views beyond words! merlot is elegant like a leopard while cabernet sauvignon is the king of the grapes, just as the lion is the king of the jungle.

stylish, great food & excellent wine. these are just some of the words to describe my awesome time at warwick wine estate.

when you say a 'gourmet' picnic, you really need to think about a 'gourmet' experience which warwick wineestateoffers plenty.
it really was a great day, the only comment would be that the service was a little slow, (they could have done with one more waitor in the picnic area) but when you are relaxed and chilled out in the facilities they offer, it didn't matter that much! would i do it again, well once i have saved up enough (it wasn't cheap!) then absolutely!

every bit the dream i've had.

i had the privilege of meeting mike ratcliffe at the daily maverick's inaugural the gathering and was introduced to the vilafonté and warwick wines. i've been a fan since. of all three.

i'd been dying to visit theestatesince...especially to experience the gourmet picnic. enter honeymoon phase. yesterday we popped in for what was the perfect honeymoon afternoon. ok, the second perfect honeymoon afternoon.

matthews and the ladies were super. just delightful and pleasant. and the gourmet picnic after our tasting was one of my honeymoon highlights. my husband, the highly recommend gourmet picnic, the stunning setting. love. loves. loved.

thank you very much. a huge hit. we'll certainly be back.

let me start by saying - today i had the best picnic ever!

this was my very first visit. as an avid red wine drinker, i were familiar with some of their wines. they have a top class selection of red wines.. something of every variety. their cabernet franc has won 5star awards in the past. simply unbeatable. be sure to visit their tasting room. lots of wines available for tasting and a large selection of riedel glasses and decanters on sale.

warwickestateis known for their luxury picnic baskets. they have special picnic areas all over the farm. some are located right along side the dam, with a perfect view over the mountains and water. those areas all have large umbrellas. then they also have picnic pods. which can seat 12 people. there are 8 of these pods, some located under large trees.very tranquil and private.

the picnic baskets comes loaded with nice goodies. luxury paté's, artisan breads, a large salad served in a jar..really cool! then also a meat platter, with medium rare fillet steak medallions, parma ham slices and gourmet salami. i have taken photos of each item, which shows the quality of the food and packaging.  all of the above, very well presented in a wooden box.
in my opinion, if you feel like a picnic lunch, warwickestateis the place to go to. i don't think one can get a better picnic than this.

warwick wineestateis a firm favourite when it comes to summertime gourmet picnics. their baskets contain incredibly yummy foods that are all freshly prepared and wonderfully packaged. the picnic pods are beautiful to enjoy a romantic picnic without the fuss and mess of a traditional picnic.

warwick wineestateis the perfect venue for a picnic on a summer's day. they offer an amazing wine safari that takes you up a hill offering the most wonderful views while doing your wine tasting (the 4x4 trip up the hill was also extremely fun!)

our picnic was served in one of the pods offered on the estate, which was the perfect intimate spot to share a picnic with friends. the food served was also amazing.

we also had only the best service. i cannot fault the experience if i wanted to! the only negative is that the picnic can work out a bit costly but it's well worth it for a great day out!