RESTAURANT BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
WINE TASTING
Enjoy wine tasting daily from 10am – 4pm.
Discover a selection of our award-winning Jakkalsvlei wines alongside our exclusive Lord Jackal Range.
The Jakkalsvlei collection offers thirteen distinctive wines, from a fresh and zesty Sauvignon Blanc and tropical Chenin Blanc to a dry Pinotage Rosé. Enjoy our semi-sweet Moscato trio – White, Pink, and Red – alongside the soft elegance of the Mount Cuvée Cape Blend, a rich, coffee-driven Pinotage, a complex Merlot, a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, and a lively Vonkel Chenin Blanc. The range also includes two luscious sweet wines: a creamy Hanepoot and a juicy, syrupy Red Muscadel. Each wine is packed with character and reflects the true spirit of Jakkalsvlei Farm.
Our exclusive Lord Jackal wine range is produced in limited quantities with a focus on quality and taste. The Lord Jackal range consists of five premium wines: a wooded Chardonnay, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, and the luxurious Cape Vintage Reserve, plus the elegant Lord Jackal Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique.
Visitors can enjoy the unique and acclaimed Jakkalsvlei wines combined with customized cheese platters and delicious build-your own pizzas.
The wine tasting hall is fairly large with tables both indoors and outdoors with great views over the mountains and vineyards, making this establishment the ideal place to visit be it a sunny or rainy day.
Our warm Jakkalsvlei hospitality awaits you!
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Pre-Selected Wine Tasting: White: MCC, Vonkel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage Rosé. Red: Barbera, Merlot, Pinotage, Mount Cuvée, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Sweet: White Moscato, Pink Moscato, Red Moscato, Cape Vintage Reserve, Hanepoot, Red Muscadel. |
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| Jakkalsvlei Tasting: Taste any 6 Jakkalsvlei wines |
R120 |
| Lord Jackal Tasting: Taste 5 Lord Jackal wines |
R180 |
WINE TASTING MENU
Sauvignon Blanc
Colour: Clear crisp translucent colour with light green golden hue.
Bouquet: Fragrant tropical fruit nose of passion fruit, guava, gooseberries, lime, and fresh cut grass.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is fresh and smooth. Tropical fruits fill the palate, with upfront notes of passion fruit, gooseberries, grapefruit, and peach. The wine is well-balanced between fruit and acidity and has a lasting, fresh mouthfeel.
Chenin Blanc
Colour: Light lime yellow colour.
Bouquet: Fresh ripe tropical and stone fruit salad, litchi, melon, peach, and white pear.
Taste: Abundance of juicy soft tropical fruit, guava and apricot, well rounded smooth structure with fresh acidity and a lingering aftertaste.
Pinotage Rosé
Colour: A beautiful light rose petal blush pink colour.
Bouquet: The wine displays elegant, soft flavours of candyfloss, rose petal, fresh red cherries, and strawberries.
Taste: A smooth and refreshing palate with delicate sweet red berry flavours, balanced acidity, and a dry, fruity finish.
Pink Moscato
Colour: A beautiful light rose petal blush pink colour.
Bouquet: Alluring sweet muscat flavours fills the glass as beads of bubbles release tropical fruits of litchi and strawberries, Turkish delight and exotic spices.
Taste: These sweet fruity muscat flavours follows through to the palate, accommodated with refreshing sweetness, balanced acidity and a tingling delight of fine bubbles.
White Moscato
Colour: Beautiful light sun yellow colour
Bouquet: Fresh tropical fruit flavours of litchi and apricot, sweet honey blossom and muscat.
Taste: Alluring freshness of tropical fruits, muscat and honey amplified by a fuzzy perlé and exotic spice.
Red Moscato
Colour: Cherry red colour.
Bouquet: Fresh ripe flavours of berries and litchi, soft ripe plums, and tones of muscat.
Taste: A hint of freshness as the bubbles pop, revealing sweet summer berries, strawberries, and red cherries.
Merlot
Colour: Dark plum red colour.
Bouquet: Orchards of ripe prunes, red cherries, and violets. Beautifully integrated oak with hints of dried leaves and rosemary.
Taste: Medium to full-bodied palate with rounded flavours of red cherries, black raspberries, and fresh plums. The acidity and fruit sweetness are well balanced with ripe tannins and a smooth, oaky, lingering finish.
Pinotage
Colour: Dark ruby red colour.
Bouquet: Toasted flavours of coffee, toffee, and dark chocolate initially burst from the glass as the wine opens up to reveal notes of caramel, red cherries, prunes, and sweet mulberries.
Taste: Soft, smooth, and quaffable flavours of chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and sweet dark berries fill the palate. The wine is medium-bodied and finishes with silky, smooth tannins.
Mount Cuveé
Colour: Dark cherry red colour.
Bouquet: Dried prunes, black cherries, and white pepper on the nose. The wine reveals layers of flavour as it opens, with notes of spice, violets, and dried leaves.
Taste: The palate is fresh and complex, featuring flavours of plum, red berries, and oak. Firm, juicy tannins are balanced by integrated acidity and a lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Colour: Dark red ruby colour.
Bouquet: Intense flavours of dark fruits, black currants, cassis, and cedarwood. The wine opens up to reveal notes of dark chocolate and dried thyme.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is full and smooth, with flavours of blackberries, dried herbs, and oak. The tannins are juicy and ripe, balanced by integrated acidity and a lasting aftertaste.
Red Muscadel
Colour: Beautiful pomegranate red colour.
Bouquet: An enchanting bouquet of ripe muscat, mandarin, ripe strawberries, and exotic spices, with hints of litchi and grapefruit.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is smooth and dense, with full, sweet flavours of Turkish delight, ripe muscat, and citrus. As the layers unfold, notes of red berries, sweet spice, and sun-dried raisins emerge.
Hanepoot
Colour: Light straw yellow green colour.
Bouquet: A luscious amalgamation of ripe muscat, tropical fruit, and wildflowers, with hints of lemon blossom, cloves, and nectarine.
Taste: A full, syrupy-sweet taste of muscat, litchi, and honey, with underlying flavours of green figs, spice, and a sweet, sun-kissed raisin finish.
Vonkel Chenin Blanc
Colour: Clear crisp light lime yellow colour with fine glittering bubbles.
Bouquet: An alluring, fresh tropical fruit salad nose with aromas of apple, soft pear, quince, and passion fruit, complemented by notes of honeysuckle, peach, and mandarin.
Taste: A refreshing tingle of foamy bubbles releases flavours of apple, apricot, saffron, and melon. The wine offers a well-balanced harmony between sweetness and acidity.
Lord Jackal
Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique
Colour: Light golden colour.
Bouquet: Energetic bubbles unveil a symphony of enchanting aromas – delicate blossoms, a hint of orange peel, and fragrant rose petals.
Taste: A delicate, pearly palate is perfectly balanced between fruit and acidity, displaying beautiful finesse and elegance with notes of radiant red apple, crushed lemon, and stony minerality.
Lord Jackal
Chardonnay
Colour: A beautiful light straw yellow colour.
Bouquet: Lime zest, orange peel, and jasmine flower fill the glass. The wine opens up to reveal notes of dried herbs, almonds, and toasted oak.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is smooth, with subtle, composed flavours of butterscotch, green apple, roasted almonds, and lime. The flavours linger, offering a textured mouthfeel with grippy tannins, and finishing with soft notes of oak.
Lord Jackal
Cape Vintage Reserve
Colour: Dark black colour with plum red rim.
Bouquet: A very aromatic nose of ripe black currant, sweet plum, and violets. The wine opens up to notes of dried prunes, glazed cherries, spice, and dark chocolate.
Taste: A big wine, full of ripe dark fruit notes – plums, mulberry, and black currant. Well-rounded with smooth dark chocolate undertones and firm tannins, it is a wine that will mature beautifully over 30 years.
Lord Jackal Barbera
Colour: Light strawberry red colour.
Bouquet: An intriguing nose of dark cherries, blackberries, dried flowers, anise, and spice.
Taste: Flavours of red cherries, mulberries, tobacco leaf, and oak fill the palate. The wine is soft and elegant, with smooth tannins and integrated acidity. The finish is long, with a smooth, waxy texture.
Lord Jackal
Cabernet Franc
Colour: Dark black Java plum red colour.
Bouquet: Extravagant, perfumed notes of black currant, dark cherries, violets, thyme, and rosemary, with spicy hints of cloves, anise, and graphite.
Taste: On the palate, the wine boasts flavours of black currant, mulberries, dark cherries, and liquorice. The palate is complex, with fine-grained, silky tannins that balance the dark fruit and smooth acidity.