A VISIT TO STELLENBOSCH’S

Stellenbosch’s beautiful Bellevue Estate cultivates approximately 125ha of vineyards each year. is enables the winemaker to select the very best pockets from which to make the wines that Bellevue is renowned for.

Rich in heritage, Bellevue Estate dates back to early 1800s and was one of the rst wine farms to plant Pinotage on a commercial scale in 1953. e estate also boasts an original Cape Dutch homestead that was built in 1803. Aer careful restoration in 1993, the house was declared a national monument.

e newly renovated tasting room is inspired by old world elegance— that displays so modern touches and a strong emphasis on comfort. e spacious area caters for medium-to-large sized groups, while the tucked away cozy corners make small parties feel right at home. e Tasting Room’s traditional layout, mixed with its contemporary appeal, provides the ideal setting to sample Bellevue’s award-winning wines.

Feeling peckish? e Tasting Room also oers cheese platters to graze on while sipping on your favourite varietal. Plus, there’s a large play area for the kids so that the little ones can run around while mom and dad can linger a little longer on the oversized verandah.

If you’re looking for something more substantial, Bellevue Estate Restaurant has a selection of delicious dishes to enjoy. Choose from a Pulled Pork Burger and Biltong Salad, to Sirloin Steak and Trued Pasta Alfredo to name just a few favourites. Plus, Bellevue is also known for their gourmet wood-red pizzas.

Each of e Restaurant’s signature

pizzas are loved for their unique topping combinations.  e Chardonnay Pizza comes with Coronation chicken, green olives, litchi, hazelnuts and Parmesan. Whereas the Sauvignon Blanc Pizza is a mix of prosciutto, butternut, Feta, pumpkin seeds, avocado puree and crème fraiche. Sounds pretty tempting doesn’t it?

With its chic interior and large verandah overlooking the manicured lawn, Bellevue also makes for a wonderful wedding venue.  e modern décor, the

traditional Cape Dutch house and the breathtaking grounds o ers a unique combination of old and new. Bellevue Estate also has a stunning small private venue, ideal for your next conference, birthday or engagement party.

With careful and integrated farming methods Bellevue has succeeded with some of the oldest vineyards in South Africa—with many vineyards over 40 years old.  e result is lower yields, with vines delivering grapes with a higher concentration of fruit  avours and characteristics.

‘Good wine is made in the vineyard,’ has always been Bellevue’s philosophy when it comes to maintaining superior quality over the years. With minimum interference in the cellar, the role of the winemaker is to preserve the pure fruit present in the grapes, followed by a careful oak strategy, Bellevue is able to

Try your top four choices with the Bellevue Pizza and Wine Pairing. Here you can enjoy four di erent slices paired perfectly with four Bellevue wines. produce award-winning wines that are both elegant and beautifully balanced.

With rich heritage, magni cent grounds, delicious food and wonderful wine, don’t you think it’s time to visit Bellevue, then? We’ll meet you there.

DID YOU KNOW? All of the Estate’s available-for-purchase vintages are showcased in the Tasting Room. Visitors are privy to special cellar door prices and hassle-free national delivery.

Visit Bellevue Estate on the Bottelary Road, just outside Stellenbosch. To book call 021 865 2054 or email restaurant@bellevue.co.za To fi nd out more, visit www.bellevue.co.za