Food
Olympic chef Henrico Grobbelaar ventures outside convention with sumptuous surprises like a barley risotto served beneath Chilean salmon with mascarpone, asparagus and a wasabi cream sauce. Dishes like the soba noodle salad with Japanese miso have wide appeal.

Wine
The wine list reflects Vergelegen’s extensive range.

Service
The long service records of many staff members here make them great at what they do.

Ambience
An elegant dining room, horticultural paintings and a large floral centrepiece provide a comfortable tableau for exquisite meals.

And...
Take a pre-lunch stroll through the estate’s historic gardens, created by Lady Florence Phillips at the turn of the last century. (C&MR)