CAVALLI EXPERIENCES

 

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SUNSET SESSIONS

Watch the mountain turn pink.

End the week with live music, Cavalli wine, generous platters and sunset over the estate.

First Friday of the month, October to March.

Arrival from 15:00 | Music 15:30–18:00

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AMIDST VINEYARD AND MOUNTAIN VISTAS

PICNICS

Cavalli welcomes families 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.

A limited number of picnics are available with 24-hour prior booking required.

All picnic bookings are subject to weather conditions. Should rain be expected, you have the option to reschedule (if cancelled by 17:00 the previous day) or collect your basket to enjoy as a takeaway.

Cost: R850 per basket, 2 sharing | Wine Club: R765 per basket, 2 sharing

EMBRACING THE GOLDEN DAYS

WINE TASTING ON THE TERRACE

Immerse yourself in the vibrant essence of summer as you soak up a 180-degree panoramic vista of lush vineyards, fragrant fynbos, and the sun-kissed peaks of the Helderberg mountains from the inviting expanse of Cavalli Tasting Terrace.

Here, amidst the warmth of the season, revel in the sensory symphony of our award-winning wines, each sip a celebration of the sun-drenched terroir of the Golden Triangle.

Enhancing your tasting adventure, savour delectable cheese and charcuterie platters, perfectly crafted to accompany and elevate your wine journey.

Tasting Fee

First come, first serve

Discovery Tasting R125 - 3 wines | Estate Tasting R195 - 6 wines

Cheese Board | R350
Cheese & Cold Meat Board | R470

Wine Club members receive a complimentary wine tasting(6 wines) limited to 2 guests - twice annually.

To help us accommodate larger tables, we encourage groups of 6–16 guests to book in advance.

Groups of 17 or more guests are kindly asked to enquire via email:
tastingroom@cavalliestate.com

FROM REFRESHING ZEST TO UMAMI RICHNESS

OYSTER & WINE PAIRING

Embark on a culinary journey like no other with our exquisite Oyster & Wine Pairing experience, from the refreshing zest of pineapple and mebos to the rich umami of grilled oyster adorned with beef fat salticrack crumb. This is far beyond your average oyster adventure.

First come, first serve

Four Oysters paired with 4 Cavalli wines for only R320 per person.


Fynbos Mignonette | Reserve White
Litchi & Cucumber | Reserve Chenin Blanc
Nectarine & Verjuice Mignonette | Rosé
Pineapple & Citrus | Chardonnay

only available Wed-Sun 11h00-15h00

A SYMPHONY FOR THE SENSES

FLIGHTS & BITES

This summer, we invite you to experience Cavalli in a new way — a culinary journey designed to excite and surprise the palate.

Our new Flights & Bites experience is a tasting experience that pairs three exquisite canapés with three beautifully curated wines, each combination crafted to create harmony through texture, aroma, and balance.

Chardonnay paired with: Raw fish, grapes, saffron vinaigrette, dukkha

Reserve White paired with: Beetroot tartlet

Shiraz paired with: Mushroom, carpaccio, parmesan, brioche , Capers 

12:00 – 15:00 | Wed–Sun | R330 per person

Walk ins are welcome

To help us accommodate larger tables, we encourage groups of 6–16 guests to book in advance.

Groups of 17 or more guests are kindly asked to enquire via email:
tastingroom@cavalliestate.com

SUSTAINABLE ELEGANCE

RESTAURANT

Voted South Africa’s most Stylish Restaurant at the “Eat Out” Awards, Cavalli Restaurant has quickly established itself as a must-visit dining destination in the Cape Winelands, overlooking a serene dam set against the backdrop of the magnificent Helderberg mountain range. As the first Green Star-rated restaurant in South Africa, Cavalli treasures and celebrates the beauty of its natural heritage. The cuisine manifesto is centred on local, sustainable ingredients, with the estate partnering with like-minded local producers to source produce of the highest quality.

This spring and summer, discover the vibrant flavours of the season at Cavalli. From our à la carte selection to the signature 6-course Chef’s Set Menu, each offering celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and the abundance of the estate’s natural surroundings. Paired with Cavalli wines and enjoyed against the beauty of the Winelands, every dining experience is an invitation to savour the season.

Chef’s Set Menu
6-Course Chef’s Menu: R955 per person | Wine Club: R859.50 per person
6-Course Vegetarian Menu: R845 per person | Wine Club: R760.50 per person

The cut off times for the chef set menu is at 13h30 for lunch and 19h30 for dinner. The restaurant is open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and for Dinner Wednesdays to Saturdays.

SPRING SPECIAL

RESTAURANT WEEK


2 Courses | R495
3 Courses | R650


Includes a glass of Cavalli Rosé.
Wed–Fri | Until 1 November

AN UNFORGETTABLE EQUESTRIAN ESCAPE!

CAVALLI STABLE PICNIC EXPERIENCE

An exclusive, once-daily experience combining a private stable visit with a picnic for two. Enjoy a guided tour, meet Starman, and a hands-on interaction before relaxing with a picnic and a bottle of Cavalli wine.

Booking is essential.

CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS

HELICOPTER WINE SAFARI

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 2025.

Price: R27 000 per person includes lunch and wine tasting

WHIMSICAL JOURNEYS WITH SIR GALAHAD

PONY RIDES AT CAVALLI ESTATE

Meet Mr. Galahad, our gentle resident pony who loves nothing more than introducing little ones to the joy of horse riding. Under the calm guidance of our experienced handlers, children can enjoy a peaceful trot through the estate’s scenic surrounds — a memorable first encounter with these magnificent animals.

R300 per 15mins session
R600 per 30 mins session

Weight Limit: 20kg
Age limit: 6 Years
One child per session 

Each ride offers the perfect blend of safety, serenity, and fun. Parents can relax knowing that all rides are supervised, and an indemnity form must be signed prior to mounting.