A picnic lunch in the Boschendal Rhone Rose garden under the dappled sunshine of the oak trees surrounded by Cape-Dutch architecture of the Rhone Homestead, the Cellar Door, exhibition vineyards, and the Winery is a wonderful way to take time out, relax and enjoy a delicious, hearty yet sophisticated rustic lunch within view of the picturesque Simonsberg mountain range. The tranquil location, lazing on the grass or at the carefully laid-out tables, sipping world-class Methodé Cap Calssique, Blush, White and Red wines, or local artisan brews, ciders, G&Ts, and freshly squeezed juices, certainly improves ones appetite.

The picnic baskets are filled with delectable food created from the wine estates natural farm. Tear into freshly baked ciabattas and smother each section with Boschendal Butchery charcuterie, homemade preserves, or liver paté, onion marmalade, lemon atchar, camembert or parmesan cheeses. Dig into green salads from the Werf Food Garden, roast free-range chicken, aubergine and mushroom salad, mustard and spring onion salad with miso dressing or almond and garlic emulsion – your taste buds will thank you. Finish off with one of the celebrated desserts like the white chocolate cheesecake, vegan chocolate mousse. These are just a sample of the foody delights that await you at the Boschendal Rhone Rose garden picnic feast.

It’s important to note that the food, while having the occasional vegan dish as part of the options, is not halaal, kosher or allergy friendly. All of the estate kitchens use ingredients that may contain milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish etc. As the menus are created based on the seasonal food availability of fresh farm produce every visit to the Boschendal Rhone Rose garden picnic experience will be different. But they will always be delightful and delicious.