{"id":858519,"date":"2026-05-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=858519"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:57:44","slug":"iconic-334-year-old-wine-farm-coming-to-joburg-for-one-year-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/858519\/iconic-334-year-old-wine-farm-coming-to-joburg-for-one-year-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic 334-year-old farm coming to Joburg for one year only"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The iconic 334-year-old farm, Babylonstoren, has partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff, in Johannesburg for a four-part dinner series throughout 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Atlas Swift winemaker dinner in March opened the series; Babylonstoren, across four seasons, now carries it forward,” said the hotel group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series includes four dinners, one for each season, starting with the Autumn Harvest, which took place on April 22, and features a menu dedicated to the Season of the Olive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is noted that Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg has collaborated with the staff at Babylonstoren to craft a menu that highlights the farm’s harvest in each course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests should anticipate oysters drizzled in Coratina extra virgin olive oil, paired with the farm’s esteemed Sprankel Cap Classique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the menu will include highlights such as the Trout Mi Cuit and Ricotta Agnolotti, both of which incorporate Babylonstoren’s sun-dried tomato and olive crumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fire-Roasted Beef Rump is presented alongside a beef cheek and truffle bone marrow pithivier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Set within the hotel\u2019s private dining space, the Yellow Room, each evening is designed to reflect a dialogue between producer and place, where the team at Four Seasons interprets the essence of each partner through a distinctly Johannesburg lens,” said Four Seasons Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hotel group said that each of the four dinners will be created in accordance with what the farm and the cellar have to offer at that specific moment of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The produce will be harvested directly from Babylonstoren’s garden, and the wines will be selected by “cellar master” Klaas Stoffberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These events offer a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant, locally inspired cuisine at Flames, while allowing me to pair my passion for wine with thoughtfully curated menus that complement the exceptional offerings from Babylonstoren,” said the chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liebenberg said that seasonal produce from the farm makes his creative process more rewarding. “I look forward to delivering a distinctive and innovative experience with each event we host,” said Liebenberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next dinner dates are 25 June, 23 September, and 3 December 2026, and the cost is R1,750 per person, inclusive of wines and gratuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Babylonstoren range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The wines produced at Babylonstoren reflect the unique characteristics of the Boland region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wine cellar serves as a library showcasing various winemaking processes from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the wine cellar, you will find amphorae, clay pots, open cement fermenters, and egg-shaped concrete vessels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cellarmaster Klaas Stoffberg crafts limited-edition wines using this specialised equipment exclusively for the Babylonstoren Wine Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The farm\u2019s standard range of wines is produced using modern stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This selection includes four white wines, four red wines, a Proven\u00e7al-style ros\u00e9, and a Cap Classique called Sprankel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Babylonstoren also offers a diverse selection of products, including biscuits, chocolates, nuts, and a range of bath, body, and home items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Babylonstoren Farm Shop, customers can find fresh produce, including vegetables, bread, meat, sweets, cookies, nuts, herbs, and eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Babylonstoren also makes its own biltong. “We use the best cuts of beef, marinate them overnight in vinegar, and use our own blend of spices,” the brand said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lifestyle products available at Babylonstoren encompass linen, kitchenware, decorative items, books, stationery, soaps, body washes, creams, and home fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africans can purchase Babylonstoren-branded snacks, including biscuits, chocolates, sweets, nuts, dried fruit, rusks, granola, and crackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The online store offers country-wide delivery, allowing customers across South Africa to buy and enjoy Babylonstoren’s goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The store features a range of hampers, including food and drink, home and garden, bath and body, and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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