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Alto Wine Estate, Summer Canapé and Wine Pairing

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Unwind in style at Alto Wine Estate this summer

by | 16 November 2023

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This summer, Alto Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is the place to be!

With a canapé and wine pairing experience at their tasting room, as well as Friday evening sundowners with live music on the restaurant deck, it should be at the top of your list of must-have reservations this summer.

Summer Canapé and Wine Pairing


Price: R185 per person
Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times: 10 am – 5 pm
Menu: View the menu

The wine and canapé pairing is a must-try for all wine lovers. You’ll have the opportunity to taste through four of the estate’s award-winning wines, expertly complemented by four delicious canapés. Reservations are essential and must be made 24 hours in advance.

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Pairing #1

Wine: Alto Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023
Canapé pairing: Trout croquette, basil pesto, lemon mayo and crispy capers.

The Alto Rosé is a refreshing wine with notes of rose petals, stone fruit, and freshly crushed berries. It’s perfect for pairing with trout, lemony mayo, and crispy, salty capers.

Pairing #2

Wine: Alto Rouge 2021
Canapé pairing: Homemade beef slider topped with smoked tomato and bacon chilli jam, mustard mayo, mozzarella, pickles and fresh rocket.

The Alto Rouge is a versatile wine and pairs especially well with the Alto burger. The patty’s spices complement the wine’s fynbos and graphite notes, while the smoky tomato and chilli flavours harmonise with its fresh fruitiness and smooth tannins.

Pairing #3

Wine: Alto Shiraz 2018
Canapé pairing: Springbok loin wrapped in prosciutto with wild mushroom pepper jus.

The violet and spice aromas on the Shiraz complement the delicate game flavour of the Springbok. The wild mushrooms and pepper in the jus enhance the wine’s ripe plum and meaty notes, while prosciutto adds a smoky touch to the finish.

Pairing #4

Wine: Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Canapé pairing: AAA-grade Chalmar sirloin with onion puree and a mushroom sauce.

The award-winning Alto Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect accompaniment to this red meat canapé. The onion puree pairs exceptionally well with the wine’s robust tannins, while the mushroom sauce accentuates the lingering black currant, cherry, and plum flavours.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Friday Sunset Rouge Evenings


Times: 5 pm – 9 pm, every Friday
Menu: View the Sunset Menu
Live music: See the line-up

As the sun starts to dip below the mountains, Alto transforms into an enchanting setting for Friday sundowners. Every Friday evening at the restaurant, you can unwind with live music by local musicians, sample Alto’s finest wines with a bite to eat, and soak in the breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Stellenbosch Hills.

Friday sundowners

Friday Sunset Rouge Evenings with sundowners and live music

You can order Alto wines by the glass or the bottle, alongside a limited menu featuring the popular Alto Rouge burger, steak and chips, and the legendary cheese and charcuterie platters.

The sunset evenings run from 5 – 9 pm, with the last food and drink orders at 8 pm. This is the perfect way to relax and de-stress after a long week and get your weekend started.

View the summer music line-up

The following dates and musicians are scheduled for the upcoming sundowner evenings:

  • 4 Oct – Timothy De Monk
  • 11 Oct – Ezra Lingeveld
  • 18 Oct – Timonthy De Monk
  • 25 Oct – Ezra Lingeveld
  • 1 Nov – Naledi Mophai
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