During the winter months, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, situated amidst the beautiful mountains in Franschhoek, part of The Huka Retreats, presents guests with the perfect season filled with unique accommodation, culinary, wine, cellar and wedding experiences.  

Winter 2014 Menu – With the turn of season comes a change to the menu at The Restaurant. Slow cooked lamb and confit rabbit take the place of summer salads. Warm hearty ragouts and slow cooked meats ensure diners are kept warm, and enjoy the cosy fireplace, with a glass of award-winning red wine in hand. The winter menu, at a cost of R495.00 per person excluding beverages and gratuity, features local and speciality imported ingredients cooked with classical techniques and methods by award-winning Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst’s unique style, to ensure an interesting culinary experience.  

Winter Chef’s Table – Indulge in an exquisite 3-course menu created by the Executive Chef for just R355.00 per person. Guests will enjoy fine cuisine, beside a roaring log fire, paired with award-winning Grande Provence and Angels Tears wines, in the private setting of The Jonkershuis. This is available for a minimum of 8 guests per table and reservations must be made in advance. Gratuity & beverages excluded.  

Gourmand Food and Wine Cellar Experience - The Restaurant presents a prestigious and limited offer, which includes an 8 course dining experience with award-winning Grande Provence and various international wine pairings. The evening is hosted at the private Cellar Table with wine knowledge presented by the Estate’s renowned Winemaker, Karl Lambour, and food interaction before each course by the Estate’s award-winning Executive Chef, at only R1, 500.00 per person. This promises to truly be an event to remember. This is limited to 8 diners so booking in advance is necessary.   Winter Weddings – For the months of June, July and August 2014, Grande Provence presents

‘The Winter Wedding Package’. Plan the perfect day at the Estate with rooms romantically enhanced by the warm ambience of firelight and candles where guests will enjoy superb hospitality, attentive service and exquisite dishes from menus created especially for the day, in consultation with our talented Executive Chef.  The package includes an exclusive venue hire for just R25, 000.00 for weddings with 60 guests or less. For 60 guests and more, Grande Provence will gift you R10, 000.00 off the venue hire fee mentioned above. Food and beverages are in addition to these costs. Terms & conditions do apply.  

Heartland Offer – Indulge in the ultimate luxury experience over June, July and August 2014 with fabulous heartland prices for guests wishing to stay at The Owner’s Cottage and La Provençale Cottage. A 50% discount off rooms for Bed & Breakfast guests at La Provençale, 25% discount off rooms for Bed & Breakfast guests at The Owner’s Cottage, including a dinner for two, at The Restaurant and 25% discount off for exclusive-use guests at The Owner’s Cottage.  

Contact Barbara at reservations on 021 876 8600 or reservations@grandeprovence.co.za