TASTE
Terroir, tradition and the people who bring it to life
This valley has an extraordinary culture of making — and sharing. A winemaker walking you through a family cellar. An olive producer explaining the harvest by hand. A Cape Malay chef opening her kitchen and her heritage to you. An apothecary crafting liquors from wild local plants. A charcutier whose craft is as much story as it is skill.
These encounters are about terroir, about tradition passed down, about the quiet pride of people who make things slowly and want to share that with you.
For: food lovers, wine enthusiasts, hands-on learners — anyone who believes what you eat and drink is the fastest way into a culture.
WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE SAID
"I had never experienced a Cape Malay cooking class before. I came for the food and left having learned so much more — about the culture, the history, the people of this area. And what fun it was. So easy, so warm, so memorable."
— Sophie L., Paris
"When Valérie mentioned it was an experience just to be with Briony and Clive, I didn't quite understand. Now I do. Learning these simple techniques, pairing incredible oils with seasonal food, the kids completely at home, a beautiful lunch that crept up on us. My favourite? The coriander oil. One of those afternoons you don't want to end."
— Emma R., London
"This area is a place to stop, slow down and learn — especially if wine interests you. What struck me most was the diversity: of estates, of styles, of stories. Every producer we visited
took real time to share their passion and knowledge. Thank you for knowing us well enough to recommend them."
— Jan & Marta K., Amsterdam