Dear Friends

We’re only a few days away from September 1st, the official first day of Spring. Though it’s easy to get carried away and think about the braais, beach days and sunburn that is on the way, we shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves just yet. At the same time, in anticipation of the fun times to come, we’ve selected a wine and dish combination this month that would be just as good inside by the fire during a late Winter storm as outside on a clear Spring evening. Perfect in unpredictable Cape Town, where “Tata ‘ma chance” refers to the weather as much as the lotto.
 
It has been busy times of late at both our restaurants, but perhaps what we’re most excited about is that after much preparation we’ve finally opened our Deli in Heritage Square. If you’re just after a quick snack or fancy yourself as a food alchemist, you’ll find some great products here, so stop by for a taste. More info on that below though!

Keep swirling,

Owners, Gerard and Libby de Villers, are residents of Tamboerskloof, hence the name, but have a dream Stellenbosch property that neighbours prime names like Waterford and Stellenzicht. Gerard is an engineer that has worked on the construction of several large wineries, thus the progression to his own wine was perhaps inevitable.

This Syrah is a superb example of a wine that balances ripe, berry flavours with firm acidity and tannins. There is also a small percentage of Viognier in the wine, which is fermented along with the Syrah as it helps develop desirable floral aromas. The wine spends 14 months in French and American oak to develop flavours and structure. Though quite robust and peppery, it has a soft, refined mouthfeel that makes it difficult to stop at one glass.

Jean’s Thoughts
When the most prolific South African builder of wineries bought his own… results have to happen. Well this Syrah (besides the name) just did that. Only his second vintage but expectation-rich…  Tannin, fruit, acidity –you name it, everything is there, even value for money.

Brendon’s Thoughts
A favourite drinking Syrah of mine, this garagiste wine has proved to be a favourite amongst the regulars. A superbly structured wine, and I love the label.

At Caveau: R170.

Caveau Deli is now open! We’ve converted the space behind us (formerly Fat Albert’s) into a classic European style deli where you can purchase your favourite ingredients or enjoy a light meal in the open courtyard outside.

Perfect for the lunchtime professional in a hurry as well as the aspiring home chef, the Deli is divided into four areas: an area serving freshly made pasta which can be cooked on order; an area where shoppers can create their own salads; an area where guests can taste and choose from an extensive variety of artisanal meats and cheeses; and an area filled with a diverse range of other local and imported delicacies. We’ve also got daily delivery of fresh breads from our friends at Knead bakery.

For those who can’t make it to the restaurant as often as you would like, the Deli now allows you to grab something on the run during the day, and also offers you all the ingredients to create Caveau quality food in their own home.

There’s also a bar area and outside seating in the Heritage Square courtyard. Come and join us for a glass of wine - whether it’s to unwind after a busy day or wait for a table next door, you’ll be in good hands!

"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." - Michael Broadbent