Leeuwin Restaurant
Leeuwin Estate Winery / Australia
The art of good living becomes a celebration at Leeuwin restaurant, where food and wine are combined in a charming setting. The restaurant features open fires and an outdoor terrace that guides our gaze towards the splendid eucalyptus trees in the foreground, an idyllic place for a festive lunch or a sensual dinner. Leeuwin restaurant has earned two medals from the prestigious West Australian Good Food Guide, which credits it as one of the best restaurants in the country. The care placed on the delicious food and exquisite wines of Leeuwin Estate is evident in the masterfully created dishes from chef Dany Angove, one of Australia’s most celebrated cooks. He specializes in modern seasonal cuisine prepared with fresh local products. The estate’s wines are prominently featured on the menu as the perfect complement to the gastronomic delights.
Terruño Restaurant
Bodega Tapiz / Argentina
Mendoza is one of the most prosperous wine regions in the world. There are plenty of excellent wineries that produce unique and exciting vintages. Bodega Tapiz is a clear example of the extraordinary quality of Argentinian red wines. The combination of the soil at the foot of the Andes and excellent craftsmanship results in wines that truly capture the potential of this admirable wine region. Love of the land is the essence of a beautiful restaurant named Terruño. A very intimate space, with superb decor that celebrates the regional cuisine with an international twist, Terruño offers dishes made with local products such as goat, rabbit, trout and organic vegetables from the adjacent gardens, always paired with the best wines from Mendoza. To complete the experience, the restaurant serves a wide selection of fine wines from the other regions. Great Wine Capitals honored the restaurant as one of the best in Mendoza. Pairing food with wines of the same area is the perfect tandem since they tend to have a natural affinity. This is evident in the marriage of the local Malbec with Argentina’s national dish: asado (beef grilled over an open fire), which is served with a spicy sauce or chimichurri. But make no mistake: you must be Argentinian to get the recipe right. The South American country is internationally recognized for the excellent quality of its beef, which is present in almost every meal.
Pierneef A La Motte Restaurant
Bodega La Motte / South Africa
Located in the stunning Franschhoek Valley, near Cape Town, and surrounded by lush green vineyards we find La Motte winery and its restaurant Pierneef à La Motte, home to some of the most outstanding wines in the world. The restaurant owes its name to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957), whose creative paintings of the South African landscape are the source of inspiration for this traditional restaurant with a modern approach. The unique style and different flavors of the dishes are the results of centuries of distinguished culinary tradition, infused with flavors from across the world. The restaurant’s decor highlights tranquil gardens dotted with majestic oaks. Here, you can enjoy a delicious tea alongside freshly baked treats. Pierneef has an exclusive chef’s table that allows guests to watch the painstaking work of the excellent chef Eric Bulpitt whose culinary finesse is pleasantly accompanied by La Motte’s exquisite wines. The dishes are based on recipes used and modified in the Cape Town vineyards for over three centuries, emphasizing those brought to the Cape in the 17th century by the first European settlers.
Cepa 21 Restaurant
Bodega Cepa 21 by Emilio Moro / Spain
In the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region, set in a lovely winery of incomparable beauty, Cepa 21 restaurant emerges surrounded by a landscape dotted with ancient vines. The restaurant projects an image of serenity, elegance, and harmony that defines the wines and cuisine of Castile. Taking the traditional gastronomy as a starting point, chef Alberto Soto adds a touch of magic to each dish to surprise the most demanding palates. The modern restaurant shows absolute respect for tradition. The chef brings to the table menus that include personalized tastings of the wines made at the winery. Cepa 21 boasts a private room for up to 25 guests for lunch and dinner, plus a magnificent glass room with capacity for 350 people where all kinds of events are held. ■
