Winter is a magical time in the Cape winelands. Life out in the country seems to slow down to a gentler pace. Vines are hibernating; leafless trees stand like sentinels with majestic mountains as their backdrop, sometimes topped with a light dusting of snow. Roaring fireplaces and robust red wines take centre stage, along with hearty and delicious winter menus that set your soul on fire.

But when the cold, wintry weather sets in, there really is no need to go into full hibernation mode. Especially when Dornier Bodega Restaurant at Dornier Wines in the Stellenbosch winelands is offering a tantalizing 2 course Winter menu for R225 pp or R295 pp for 3 courses. Yes, you read that right!

I was kindly invited to sample their 3 course seasonal lunch at Bodega Restaurant and since I couldn’t resist, I happily accepted the invitation. It really had been too long since my last visit to this lovely wine estate.

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