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Cavalli Wine Safari with Cape Town Helicopters
The Cavalli Cape Town Helicopters flight package includes a private helicopter flight to and from Cavalli Wine Estate and a half-day experience at Cavalli to enjoy wine tasting and or pairing, shopping, and lunch.
Upon arrival with Cape Town Helicopters, you can enjoy a diversity of activities ranging from wine tasting, take a tour of the contemporary art gallery or browse and shop at the luxury boutique or take a tour of the stables.
Booking Lead Time
Bookings for the Cavalli Wine Safari, require bookings with a minimum lead time of 72 hours to obtain landing permissions from the Cavalli premises.
Helicopter Flight Time
V&A Waterfront to Cavalli (+25 minutes)
Cavalli back to V&A Waterfront (+25 minutes)
Ground Time: Spend approximately 2,5 to 3 hours at Cavalli
Total Winelands Flight Experience: 3-4 hours in total
* Cape Town Helicopters reserves the right to bring the helicopter back to base if operationally required and we will then perform the collection from Cavalli at an appointed time.
* Rates subject to increase on 1 September 2024.
Price: R20 000 per person includes lunch and wine tasting
Introducing First Fridays, our sensational sunset terrace sessions
We are thrilled to announce that Cavalli will continue to host live music events on the tasting terrace every first Friday of the month between October to March! It’s the perfect way to unwind and kickstart your weekend. To enhance your evening, make sure to arrive at 15:30 and indulge in a delectable cheese or charcuterie platter while savouring the exquisite Cavalli wines. The performance will commence at 16:00 and will keep the party going until 18:00. Please note that this schedule is weather dependent.
Sorbet Lolly and Wine Pairing
As the winter chill gives way to the vibrant colours and fresh scents of spring, this is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing treats that pair well with a glass of wine. Back by popular demand, Cavalli relaunches the ever-so-popular Sorbet lolly wine pairing, gourmet oyster pairing as well as our decadent picnics on the lawn, all weather dependent and available between October to March. Bask in the soft warmth of the spring sun on our tasting terrace, while savouring the bright, juicy flavours of pear, sage and vanilla sorbet lollies paired beautifully with a chilled glass of Cavalli.
Four refreshing lollies paired with 4 Cavalli wines for only R130 per person
Available between September and March
Gourmet Oyster and Wine Pairing
From pineapple and mebos, to grilled oyster and beef fat salticrack crumb, this is not your average oyster experience.
Five Oysters paired with 5 Cavalli wines for only R295 per person
MCC | Tempura & Mebos
Reserve White | Fynbos Mignonette
Chardonnay | Pineapple & Citrus
Shiraz | Spiced Plum
Cabernet Sauvignon | Grilled with beef fat salticrack crumb
Picnics R650 per basket for 2 sharing
Cavalli welcomes families back on the lawn of their beautifully manicured garden and invites them to indulge in their limited gourmet picnics, overlooking the vineyards and Helderberg mountain range. Each basket is themed around this particular focus; on locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. The basket entices with an assortment of local flavors – spiced nuts, artisanal breads, spreads, surprises, and delights.
Award-winning Cavalli Wines can be purchased on the wine tasting terrace by the bottle to complement the picnic. A limited number of picnics are available with 24-hour prior booking required.
Weather dependent, available between September and March
Wine Tasting on the Terrace
Take in a 180 degree panoramic view of vineyards, fynbos and the Helderberg mountains on the Cavalli Tasting Terrace, and indulge in the delight of our award-winning wines while celebrating the wondrous terroir of the Golden Triangle. To complement your tasting experience, we also offer cheese and charcuterie platters, providing a perfect accompaniment to your wine journey.
Tasting Fee
Express tasting R85 (3 wines)
Full Tasting R150 (6 wines)
Note: Availability and Pricing Disclaimer
Please note that the details, offers, and prices mentioned in this blog post may have changed since the last update. For the most current information, please visit our Cavalli Experiences page or contact us directly on info@cavalliestate.com
