The Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch is one of the most magnificent areas in this magnificent part of the world.
The Jonkershoek Valley
Ringed by spectacular mountains, the road travels past and through forests and rivers until one reaches the beautifully placed wine estate of Stark Conde.
Tasting Pavilion
The focal point is a magnificent lake filled with huge koi, lazily swimming endlessly around.
Inside the Pavilion
The tasting area is unique, placed on two Japanese pavilions over the water reached by a causeway –the setting is magical.
Imagine yourself here
The restaurant is called Postcard Cafe and serves an eclectic mix of European and South African product, obviously accompanied by the superb Stark Conde wines.
Bobotie
We started with Springbok and prune terrine and beetroot salad on Labneh base, a delicious mixture of tastes and textures.
Superb hake
Two main courses were lightly cured hake served on baby potatoes and covered in an excellent puttanesca dressing, perfect for the fish and Bobotie, accompanied by perfect yellow rice and chopped onion and tomato.
Gnocchi
The gnocchi, dressed with parmesan shavings and served on a creamy sauce, were superb.
Yellow rice for the bobotie
The service is knowledgeable and snappy, and the setting, as I’ve said before, is unrivaled.
Bookings are essential, especially at this time of the year, and always on the weekend, so don’t be disappointed, fire up the Benz and get yourself there.
POSTCARD CAFÉ STELLENBOSCH PHONE 021 861 7703