There is something about the arrival of summer in the Franschhoek Valley that invites us to gather a little more often, linger a little longer and make an occasion of being together.
This October, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons welcomes the season with the launch of a new menu by Chef Emile Fortuin, marking an exciting new chapter for the estate’s restaurant.
Inspired by the generosity of the season and the quality of exceptional local produce, Chef Emile’s new menu brings a fresh perspective to the Rupert & Rothschild dining experience. Expect considered, beautifully executed dishes that allow ingredients to speak for themselves, complemented, naturally, by the estate’s acclaimed wines.
The philosophy is uncomplicated: beautiful food, exceptional wine and warm, intuitive hospitality in a setting that deserves to be enjoyed without haste.
Whether joining us for a long lunch overlooking the Simonsberg mountains, entertaining important clients or simply escaping the pace of everyday life for a few hours, the restaurant offers an experience designed around the pleasure of being present.
Just a short stroll away, the estate’s dedicated Tasting Room offers a separate experience entirely. Available to book independently from the restaurant, it provides a more intimate setting in which to discover Rupert & Rothschild’s wines at your own pace — whether as part of a day at the estate or as an experience in its own right.
A season made for gathering
October also signals the beginning of one of the estate’s favourite times of year.
As diaries begin to fill and the festive season draws closer, Rupert & Rothschild provides an elegant setting for year-end functions, corporate lunches, Christmas get-togethers and private celebrations — from intimate tables to larger occasions built around exceptional food and wine.
For businesses, it offers an opportunity to move the traditional year-end gathering beyond the expected: a beautifully considered lunch, a dedicated tasting, or a combination of the two, with the Franschhoek Valley as the backdrop.
For friends and families, it is an equally fitting place to mark the end of another year — over a table that is allowed to stretch well into the afternoon.
Some occasions are worth planning for
With the summer and festive calendar approaching, the most sought-after dates at the estate tend to fill quickly.
If Rupert & Rothschild is to be part of your end-of-year celebrations, now is the time to secure your restaurant reservation, book a tasting, or begin planning a private gathering.
Come for Chef Emile Fortuin’s new menu. Stay for the wine, the view and the rare luxury of time well spent.
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
Franschhoek Valley
rupert-rothschildvignerons.com