Picnic in the Winelands

Mon, 30 Nov 2009
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Picnic in the Winelands
A picnic in summer, even with the occasional annoying ant or buzzing bee around, has to be one of life''s true pleasures.


 
We''ve found the ideal picnic spot for you in the lush Cape Winelands:

 

  • Beautiful outdoor setting - check

 

  • Sweeping views of mountains and vineyards - check

 

  • Picnic baskets crammed with delectable food - check

 

  • Fine wines to accompany your al fresco dining experience - check

 

  • Picnic blankets OR outdoor seating and tables provided - check

 

You provide a partner or the whole family, suncream and hats and an appetite and drive out to Mont Rochelle in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley.

 

 

At the Country Kitchen on-site restuarant you can choose from the following picnic baskets:
 

 

Country Basket (R290) - for two people - includes:

 

  • a selection of cheese
  • Italian cold cuts
  • condiments
  • sliced smoked Franschhoek trout with lemon and capers
  • salad of cucumbers, tomotoes, peppers and feta
  • smoked chicken and cottage cheese wrap
  • breads and crackers
  • flourless chocolate cake with strawberries

 

Gourmet Basket (R370) -for two people - includes:

 

  • a platter of local cheeses with condiments and chutneys
  • sliced Parma Ham and melon
  • Salami & Mortadella with sundried tomatoes, capers & olives
  • sliced smoked Trout with herb cream cheese 
  • blanched and peeled tiger prawns with cocktail sauce
  • tomato and Mozzarella salad
  • assorted marinated grilled Provencal vegetable
  • country style breads and crackers
  • Panna Cotta, champagne soaked seasonal fruits


 

 

Deluxe Basket (R450) - for two people -especially lovers!- includes:

 

  • a platter of local cheeses with condiments and chutneys
  • assorted Italian meat platter with anti-pasta condiments
  • blanched and peeled tiger prawns with cocktail sauce
  • freshly shuck oysters with lemon and Tabasco
  • sliced smoked trout with a herb cream cheese
  • tomato and Mozzarella salad
  • assorted marinated grilled Provencal vegetables.
  • herb grilled chicken
  • assorted country style breads and crackers.
  • Panna Cotta, champagne soaked seasonal fruit
  • a selection of petit fours and chocolates
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Kids Country Picnic Basket (R85 a head) - child friendly food for under-12s

 

Mont Rochelle produce their own wine and offers a selection of vino and bubbly to accompany your outdoor feasting.

 

Please note: Country Picnic baskets are available daily but you will need to pre-book the Gourmet and Deluxe Baskets 24 hours in advance.

  • Call 021 876 2770 to order.

 

Cape Winelands accommodation at Mont Rochelle

 

Of course you may wish to extend the pleasure of being in the beautiful Winelands and where better to overnight than right at Mont Rochelle?

 

This TGCSA 5-star Hotel offers fabulous Winelands accommodation in 16 elegant bedrooms which have spectacular views of the vineyards and mountains. Six individually decorated suites with spacious lounges and bedrooms as well as generous bathrooms offer the ultimate in luxury, enticing guests to stay longer.

 

 



1 Response to Picnic in the Winelands


This is beautyfull full place ..COOL

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