Boschendal is a place that we both love very much and highly recommend as a place to eat, stay, try wine or even just go for a walk around and visit. The food is incredible, most of it is grown on site and whatever they can't produce for their needs they source from like minded farms in the local area.

Located in Franschhoek, this is a must try if you are a foodie looking for an amazing fine dining experience in the winelands. They also offer an incredible wine pairing with food of fantastic local wines. This is a great pic for lunch or dinner.

The Chefs Warehouse is located in Franschhoek and delivers an incredible fine dining experience. They produce their own small range of wines form locale farms and have them paired with food if you like.

There are a couple of spots to eat at the beautiful Babylonstoren estate. Located down the road from Vrede En Lust, this is an incredible estate to visit. They offer tours around the estate, wine tastings and all food produce is grown on site.

This is a fantastic fine dining experience in Cape Town. They have 2 restaurants in Franschhoek as part of the same group. Epice and Le Petit Colombe which are both close to Protégé, in central Franschhoek.

This winery does a free tasting and tour and is one of our favourite wineries. It is tucked away, near Franschhoek and is not open every day. Wine tastings are by appointment only and they can't accommodate many people. One of the best wine tasting experiences we've every been on and would highly highly recommend!

For an amazing cheese and wine pairing, visit Fairview. This is located 10 minutes drive from Vrede En Lust (towards Paarl). They produce lovely cheeses and wines which can be tasted in an full tasting experience or at their restaurant.

Fantastic wine tasting and is located close to Vrede En Lust.

Known for their white wine and MCC sparkling wine (Pierre Jourdan), this is a lovely venue for sundowners and a tasting experience. It hosts a lovely view of the Franschhoek valley and a lovely seating area to enjoy it.