Delaire Graff Estate

About Delaire Graff Estate

Situated on Botmaskop Peak along the Helshoogte Pass and once served as a lookout point for ships sailing into Table Bay Harbour. Farmers could start transporting their produce to the harbour upon hearing the signal. John Platter bought the farm (known as Avontuur at the time) in 1982. Taking in the illustrious view over the valley, he renamed it Delaire Estate meaning ‘From the Sky'. When Laurence Graff purchased the estate in 2003, he set about developing a luxury, world-class winery, gardens, restaurant, hotel, spa and art gallery.

Delaire Graff adds a finesse and opulence to the Winelands with its contemporary art, advanced architecture and beautiful décor. You'll be hard-pressed to find views like this anywhere else and combined with knowledge tasting assistances and top service, this experience is remarkable. It's R10 per wine tasted with a minimum of three wines and they do not waive the fee on purchase. While it can turn out to be an expensive wine tasting, their premium wines deliver. Two favourites are the Botmaskop 2008 and the Coastal Cuvée Sauv Blanc 2010.

Linger in the wine lounge a bit later in summer and enjoy cocktails on the leather couches with canapés and musical accompaniment. Delaire Graff's Restaurant offers Chef Christiaan Campbell's ‘bistro-chic' cuisine, a collection of South African art and a surreal setting out on the terrace beneath the trees.

We have two restaurants on site, Hōseki and Delaire Graff Restaurant.

Hōseki has a profound definition when translated from Japanese, meaning “jewel”, which pays homage to Delaire Graff Estate's Owner and renowned diamantaire, Laurence Graff OBE. The menu will offer guests contemporary cuisine imbued with the creative flair and vibrancy for which Head Chef Virgil Kahn is renowned. Dishes are crafted to be shared at the table and served in a style honouring Japanese culture and customs.

Delaire Graff Restaurant is a year-round culinary destination in the Cape Winelands. Savour impeccably plated, creative bistro favourites with a South African touch paired with peerless wines in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. Clinton Jacobs, Head Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant has crafted a menu to showcase the seasonal beauty of the Cape Winelands. Explore our experiences, inclusive of plant-based menus and dining options.

To view more wine estates in the region see Bottelary Hills Wine Estates or see South Africa Wine Estates for a general overview and links to other wine producing regions.