Wine farm in Stellenbosch

Idiom

A premium South African wine estate known for its Italian varietals, flagship blends, and exclusive small-batch releases.

Wine tasting at Idiom

  • Single Varietal Tasting R180

    PER PERSON

    Includes: Idiom Semillon, Idiom Viognier, Idiom Sangiovese, Idiom Zinfandel (Primitivo)

  • WHITE Wine Tasting R180

    PER PERSON

    Includes: Idiom Pinot Grigio, Idiom Sauvignon Blanc, Idiom Semillon, Idiom Viognier

  • Single Varietals Wine Tasting R180

    per person

    A tasting of four Idiom Single varietals: Semillon, Viognier, Grenache, and Malbec.

    Includes: Idiom Semillon, Idiom Viognier, Idiom Grenache, Idiom Malbec

  • ITALIAN Varietal Tasting R225

    PER PERSON

    Includes: Idiom Pinot Grigio, Idiom Sangiovese, Idiom Barbera, Idiom Zinfandel (Primitivo)

  • Italian Varietals Tasting R225

    per person

    A tasting of four Idiom Italian varietals: Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Zinfandel (Primitivo).

    Includes: Idiom Pinot Grigio, Idiom Sangiovese, Idiom Barbera, Idiom Zinfandel (Primitivo)

  • Blends Wine Tasting R265

    PER PERSON

    A tasting of four iconic regional Idiom Blends.

    Includes: Idiom Cape Blend, Idiom Bordicon Blend, Idiom Rodanico Blend, Idiom Iberico Blend

  • Wine Tasting

    Tasting experiences featuring Idiom's diverse range of wines.

    Includes: Flagship blends, Italian varietal wines, 900 Series wines, Pasta pairing option

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  • Wine Tastings & Experiences

    Wine tasting options and curated experiences at Idiom.

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  • Vinotria Private Tastings

    Private tastings hosted by Vinotria in Idiom's Private Tasting Room, showcasing unique wines from different parts of Italy.

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Where to eat at Idiom

  • Idiom Restaurant 3-Course Lunch: R720 per person (excluding wines)

    A sophisticated dining space with floor-to-ceiling glass and sweeping views of the vineyards, False Bay, and the Cape Peninsula, offering contemporary fine dining.

    On the menu: Seasonal 3-course menu, Themed wine pairing dinners on Thursday evenings, Leisurely three-course dinner on Friday evenings, 3-course set menu paired with Idiom wines, A la carte menu, Pizza menu

    Hours: Monday: 09:30 - 16:30; Tuesday: 09:30 - 16:30; Wednesday: 09:30 - 16:30; Thursday: 09:30 - 21:00; Friday: 09:30 - 21:00; Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30; Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30

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  • Fine Dining Restaurant

    An open-plan fine dining restaurant boasting 360-degree views of the Helderberg Basin and Cape Peninsula, offering an exquisite fusion of Italian and South African cuisine.

    Hours: Mon-sun: 09:30 – 16:30; Thu: 09:30 – 21:00; Fri: 09:30 – 21:00

What else to do at Idiom

  • Eco-Safari Drive

    Includes: Guided safari drive, Fynbos-themed lunch

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  • Option 1: ECO-Safari Drive Only R900

    per adult / R600 per child

    A guided safari drive through the Idiom eco-reserve and vineyards to view indigenous wildlife and fynbos.

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  • Option 2: Safari Drive & 3-Course Lunch R1 750

    per adult

    A package combining the Idiom Safari Drive with a 3-course gourmet lunch at the Idiom Restaurant.

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  • Option 3: Safari Drive & Fynbos Inspired Lunch R2 250

    per adult

    A VIP experience combining the Idiom Safari Drive with a 4-course fynbos-inspired lunch paired with Idiom wines.

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  • Helicopter Experience

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  • Wine Classes
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  • Helicopter Flight Experience
  • ITALIAN PASTA Pairing R350

    PER PERSON

    A tasting of four Idiom Italian single varietal wines paired with Italian-inspired pasta canapés.

    Includes: Idiom Bianco Pinot Grigio with soft potato gnocchi, brown sage butter, parmeggiano, Idiom Sangiovese with creamy pecorino with black, green and pink peppercorns, Idiom Barbera with puttanesca tortellini, pomodoro base, parmesan crisp, Idiom Zinfandel with smokey lamb paccheri, rooibos bechamel, parmeggiano

  • BlendS Pairing R400

    PER PERSON

    A tasting of three Idiom blends and three canapés.

    Includes: Idiom Cape Blend with lamb roulade, blackcurrant and juniper, buchu salt and mint jus, Idiom 'B' Blend with beef fillet kebab, mixed peppercorn cream and fermented blueberries, Idiom 'R' Blend with seared ostrich, chocolate ganache, butternut & coffee chutney

  • Wine School Series

    Online wine classes exploring the flavours of the Idiom SMV, Cape Blend, and Bordeaux-style blends.

  • Italian Masterclass from R1 000

    per person

    Bespoke private masterclasses tailored to budget, group size, and taste profile, guided by a wine expert.

    Includes: Wine, Wine guide

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  • Conical Peak Wine Tasting Bar

    A mountain-facing wine tasting bar offering spectacular views of the granite apex shaped rock.

  • Winelands Helicopter Experience

    A premium, luxury helicopter flight from Cape Town to Idiom Wines, gliding over coastlines, mountain peaks, and vineyards before landing directly at the estate.

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  • Thursday Themed Evenings

    Weekly themed wine tastings exploring South Africa's complex wine landscape in a unique vineyard setting.

    Hours: Every Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  • The Idiom Cape Blend Experience R1 250

    A special event featuring a Cape Blend Deconstructed workshop and a 5-course South African-inspired pairing.

    Includes: Cape Blend Deconstructed workshop, 5-course South African-inspired pairing

  • Corporate Events & Conferences

    Tailored corporate functions, year-end events, and conferences hosted across various unique locations on the estate.

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  • Weddings at Idiom

    Bespoke wedding ceremonies and receptions set against the backdrop of the Helderberg mountains and False Bay.

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  • Film & TV Production Location

    A versatile location for commercial films, short fiction, documentaries, corporate videos, advertising, and wedding films.

  • Wine Thursdays

    Weekly themed wine tastings exploring vertical vintages, side-by-side comparisons of local and international expressions, and guided sensory journeys.

    Hours: 18:00 - 19:00

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  • Pasta Fusion Wine & Canapé Pairing R350

    per person

    A tasting of four Idiom Italian single varietal wines paired with curated pasta-inspired canapés.

    Includes: Idiom Bianco Pinot Grigio with Soft Potato Gnocchi, Brown Sage Butter, Parmaggiano, Idiom Sangiovese with Creamy Pecorino with Black, Green and Pink Peppercorns, Idiom Barbera with Puttanesca Tortellini, Pomodoro Base, Parmesan Crisp, Idiom Zinfandel with Smokey Lamb Paccheri, Rooibos Bechamel, Parmaggiano, Idiom Bianco Pinot Grigio with soft potato gnocchi, Idiom Sangiovese with creamy pecorino

  • Blends Wine & Canapé Pairing R400

    per person

    A tasting of three Idiom blends paired with three gourmet canapés.

    Includes: Idiom Cape Blend with Lamb Roulade, Blackcurrant and Juniper, Buchu Salt and Mint Jus, Idiom 'B' Blend with Beef Fillet Kebab, Mixed Peppercorn Cream and Fermented Blueberries, Idiom 'R' Blend with Seared Ostrich, Chocolate Ganache, Butternut & Coffee Chutney, Idiom Cape Blend with lamb roulade, Idiom 'B' Blend with beef fillet kebab, Idiom 'R' Blend with seared ostrich

  • Restaurant Week 3-Course Menu R625

    A curated 3-course dining experience featuring a choice of starters, mains, and desserts.

Wines from Idiom

  • Idiom Semillon 2024 R250
  • Idiom Barbera 2023 R300
  • Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Barrel-Fermented R250
  • Idiom 'R' - Rodanico Blend 2022 R450
  • Idiom Bordicon 2022
  • Cape Blend 2022
  • Idiom 'B' Bordicon Blend
  • Idiom 'C' Cape Blend
  • Idiom 'R' Rodanico Blend
  • Idiom 'I' Iberico Blend
  • Idiom Viognier
  • Idiom Barbera
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  • Glory by Seabelo

    Blend

  • Idiom 'B' - Bordicon Blend 2022 R600
  • Idiom 'C' - Cape Blend 2022 R450
  • Idiom 'B' - Bordicon Blend 2021 R600
  • Idiom Sangiovese 2022 R300
  • SMV - Rhône Style Blend 2013 R600
  • Amphitheatre of Dreams Cape Red 2024 R180

    Blend

  • 900 Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 R900
  • Idiom Grenache 2021 R300
  • SMV - Rhône Style Blend 2009 R600
  • Rosso di Stellenbosch - Magnum 2018 R450

    Blend

  • 900 Series Nebbiolo 2020 R900
  • Idiom 'R' - Rodanico Blend 2018 R450
  • Idiom 'R' - Rodanico Blend 2019 R450
  • Amphitheatre of Dreams Cape Red 2020 R180

    Blend

  • Idiom 'R' - Rodanico Blend 2016 R450
  • SMV – Rhône Style Blend 2012 R600
  • Idiom 'I' - Iberico Blend 2021 R450
  • Idiom 'I' - Iberico Blend 2019 R450
  • Idiom Viognier 2024 R250
  • Idiom 'B' - Bordicon Blend 2019 R600
  • SMV – Rhône Style Blend 2011 R600
  • 900 Series Cabernet Franc 2021 R900
  • Idiom 'I' - Iberico Blend 2022 R450
  • SMV - Rhône Style Blend 2015 R900
  • Cape Blend 2015 R900
  • 900 Series Syrah 2021 R900
  • SMV – Rhône Style Blend 2014 R600
  • Idiom 'R' - Rodanico Blend 2021 R450
  • 900 Series Petit Verdot 2018 R900
  • Cape Blend
  • Idiom Barbera 2022
  • Clifton Cuvee Prestige R155
  • Clifton Cap Classique Vinoteque Edition R155
  • 900 Series Barbera 2009 R1 500
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005 R1 500
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006 R1 500
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015 R1 500
  • Cape Blend 2006 R1 200
  • 900 Series Nebbiolo 2005 R1 500
  • Idiom SMV 2012 R900
  • Idiom Sangiovese 2005 R1 500

Also for sale at Idiom

  • SMV Blend Vertical Case R3 300
  • Parfum du Vin
  • Zinfandel Solid Perfume
  • Viognier Solid Perfume

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