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Situated on the R45 just outside the main village of Franschhoek is the Haute Cabrière wine estate and restaurant. Dane called to confirm our booking asking us to please be there by 12pm and we got there slightly early. This gave us the opportunity to do a wine tasting, and make a purchase before heading to the restaurant for lunch.
the stunning view
Wine and Alcohol
The menu states that their aim is the pursue the “true marriage of food and wine” and so we chose to explore this concept by ordering the recommended wine with each of our courses. Wine from the estate is sold at cellar door prices which are extremely well priced. The wine list includes Magnums and a selection of wines from the owner’s private vinoteque.…
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