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There’s something in the air at Cavalli this summer — a feeling that the days stretch longer, the light softens, and time slows down just enough to savour. From a culinary symphony to a wine reborn, here’s everything new waiting to be discovered at the estate this season.
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 Canape & Wine pairing 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. Think of it as a conversation between art and flavour — a sequence designed to unfold like music, each note building on the last. Refined yet playful, it’s a sensory performance that lingers long after the final sip. Three pairings. Endless nuance. One unforgettable experience.
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 | Booking essential | R300 per person
Live Music Under the Cavalli Sky
Golden hour on the terrace. A soft breeze through the vines. The hum of conversation rising with the sound of live music — it’s that time again. Our Sunset Sessions return on Friday, 7 November, celebrating the rhythm of summer with live performances, warm company, and food made to be shared. It’s the kind of evening where laughter carries, and time melts gently into nightfall. Because some moments deserve to be savoured, not scrolled past.
Arrival from 15:00, music starts at 15:30 | Tasting room close at 18:00
The Warlord 2022 — Power, Refined
Every vintage tells a story, but some speak in whispers rather than declarations. The newly released Warlord 2022, crowned Best in Category with the Prescient Bordeaux Blend Report 2025, reimagines strength through subtlety — a careful evolution led by our winemaker, Rianie Strydom.
This year marks a bold evolution for The Warlord — a first of its kind at Cavalli and a celebration of the Bordeaux tradition in its purest form. The 2022 vintage brings together all five noble varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot — each contributing its own character and grace. The result is a wine that balances structure with softness, depth with clarity. It’s more expressive in fruit, finer in texture, and defined by quiet confidence — a wine that doesn’t command attention, it earns it. The Warlord 2022 embodies the Cavalli philosophy: power that never rushes, refinement that never fades.
The Warlord 2022: calm, confident, and unmistakably Cavalli.
The New Summer Menu — A Celebration of the Season
With summer in full swing, Executive Chef Lucas Carstens unveils a menu that captures the essence of the season — light, bright, and full of imagination. Drawing from local, ethical suppliers and the Cavalli gardens, each dish reflects his signature balance of restraint and creativity.
Think raw fish with grapes and saffron vinaigrette, beef with fermented chilli and baby leeks, and fired strawberries with fig leaf and crème caramel — each plate an ode to sunlight, texture, and flavour. It’s a culinary journey through summer, best enjoyed on the restaurant terrace overlooking the vineyards and Helderberg mountain, where every bite tastes like the season itself. At Cavalli, refinement isn’t loud — it’s measured, deliberate, and deeply felt.
A season for colour, connection, and creativity — served the Cavalli way.
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Visit. Taste. Linger.
Between the clink of glasses, the hum of music, and the glow of summer evenings, Cavalli invites you to slow down and savour the art of living beautifully. From the new Canape & wine pairing experience to The Warlord 2022 and the new Summer Menu, this season is one of celebration, connection, and discovery.
Come hungry for beauty. Leave with time well spent.
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
