Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards is delighted to announce its exceptional performance in the Ambassador Awards hosted by the 2024 Great Wine Capitals of the World Best of Wine Tourism Awards. The popular Leopard’s Leap South African Table as well as the overall local flavour to the brand’s offering – from food and wine to hospitality – saw Leopard’s Leap being appointed as the winner in the category for Authentic South African Experience.

This recognition comes hot on the heels of Leopard’s Leap announcing an extended focus on its local offering with Taste SA! @ Leopard’s Leap. This unique food and wine experience brings a celebration of South Africa’s diversity to the Franschhoek Valley, renowned for the way in which it celebrates it French Huguenot heritage.

Taste SA! expands on the winery’s already popular South African Table to now also include a South African Wine Tasting with the added option of the iconic SA Braaibroodjie, a South African Food & Wine Experience introducing the country’s diversity of flavours in food and wine as well as a SA Quicky – a quick and quirky local touch to its menu with a delicious variety of roosterkoeke!

“Family has always been at the heart of what we do at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards”, says CEO Hein Koegelenberg. “Of course, it is about traditional families joining us for their favourite food and wine, but our invitation extends much wider. We love hosting guests who are interested in our local food heritage and tourists who would like to understand more about our culture and habits. We like to invite you into our family through a shared appreciation of food, wine and their stories. If that’s what you are looking for, you are in for a treat!”

At Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, all guests - a group of foodies, a family on a fun day out, a couple spending the day or tourists on the Franschhoek tram - can experience authentic South African tastes and hospitality; whether enjoying the famous, braai-inspired Rotisserie lunch, the acclaimed South African Table presented by Chef Christiaan or the new Taste SA! experience.

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The South African Table

South Africa is a melting pot of cultures, all of which influence food traditions and styles of cooking. Join the enthusiastic Chef Christiaan Visser as he introduces you to the diversity of South African cuisine. He prepares the dishes, explains the history and shares the tales behind the three-course meal that follows – a true celebration of typical food styles, ingredients and wine from South Africa’s rich culinary tradition.

Also joining at the generous table in the vibey Leopard’s Leap kitchen, is an enthusiastic Wine Tasting Ambassador who introduces guests to the Leopard’s Leap wines and their unique South African attributes.

Three-course lunch with wine pairing: R495 per person

Wednesday to Saturday, 13:00

Reservations are essential: leopardsleap.co.za / 021 867 8002 / info@leopardsleap.co.za

The SA Wine Tasting

Presented by one of the passionate Wine Tasting Ambassadors, guests are invited to enjoy examples of stalwart South African wines – Chenin Blanc and Pinotage in a variety of styles - and one of South Africa’s most iconic dishes – the braaibroodjie!

Wine Tasting R60 (5 wines)

Braaibroodjie R60

Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00 – 16:00

No reservations required: leopardsleap.co.za / 021 867 8002 / info@leopardsleap.co.za

The SA Food & Wine Experience

Hosted in a private tasting area, the SA Food & Wine Experience is exclusively for groups and is presented by one of the Leopard’s Leap Wine Tasting Ambassadors. The wine tasting includes three examples of Chenin Blanc (Leopard’s Leap Classic Chenin Blanc, Culinaria Chenin Blanc and the Culinaria MCC made from 100% Chenin Blanc) as well as South Africa’s claim to fame, Pinotage (the Leopard’s Leap Classic as well as the Special Edition Pinotage).

The wine tasting is accompanied by examples of typical South African cuisine types that represent various cultures and regions, introducing highlights from the South African culinary scene with a discussion on the diversity of local ingredients and recipes.

Food & Wine Tasting: R295

Only available to groups between 8 and 20.

Wednesday to Saturday, at 11:00 or 14:00.

Reservations are essential: leopardsleap.co.za / 021 867 8002 / info@leopardsleap.co.za

The SA Quickie Roosterkoek menu:

1. Eggy Roosterkoek with soft boiled eggs, whipped ricotta, Za’atar, dill, chili butter (R80)
2. Cheesy Roosterkoek with melted mozzarella, smoked cheddar, chives, onion jam (R70)
3. Snoek Roosterkoek with smoked snoek, dill, pickled red onion (R90)

Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00 – 11:00 (Available from 20 October)

The Leopard’s Leap Rotisserie:

The Leopard’s Leap Rotisserie Restaurant is one of our most popular features. Chef Christiaan Visser and his team take care of every detail within the relaxed and family-friendly environment. Inspired by the local love for the braai, the juicy cuts from the Rotisserie is a highlight, while the Harvest Table offers a delicious variety of seasonal sides and salads. Choose your favourites and make yourself at home in the spacious dining room, wide stoep or in good weather, even outside.

Wednesday to Sunday, 09:00 - 16:00.