Cape Mentelle Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Food and Wine Pairing

This adults-only Cape Mentelle experience goes further than a standard cellar door tasting. You’ll get a guided look at the winemaking process, from vineyard to cellar, then sit down for a structured food and wine pairing using a selection of wines matched with local produce in the original Cabernet Cellar. At $110, it sits more in the premium tasting category, so it suits travellers who are genuinely interested in wine and want more context than a quick pour at the bar.

The tour starts with a walk-through of how the wines are made, with discussion around what shapes their character in both the vineyard and the cellar. From there, the experience shifts into a sensory tasting session where selected wines are paired with local produce. You’ll explore why some pairings work naturally and why more contrasting combinations can also make sense. The full experience runs for around two hours. It operates in all weather, and closed-in flat shoes are required. If you have any food allergies, you’ll need to advise ahead of time.