We are thrilled to announce the appointment of talented local chef and wine pairing expert, Michelle Theron, as our first head of gastronomy. In this newly created position she becomes our full-time in-house chef, responsible for all dining and beverage matching experiences on the estate. She succeeds external culinary consultant Bertus Basson, the luminary who has left us an inspiring legacy from which we can build our self-sufficiency.
Michelle, formerly of La Motte and Hazendal wine estates, is Cape Town-born and -bred but worked stints in European Michelin-starred kitchens and has travelled widely, professionally and personally. Throughout her career she has come to see that wherever people live out their food cultures with authenticity, they are telling the story of who they are.
Michelle's arrival coincides with our increased farm-to-table focus, made possible by our stepped-up regenerative farming. We now have a steady source of ethically reared animal protein and
sustainably cultivated vegetables and herbs for all our kitchens and thus our guests, and Michelle is delighted to translate these ingredients from our own eco-verse into an exciting range of culinary stories.
Her trademark is simplicity and sustainability with sophistication, bringing traditional Cape cuisine to life inventively and elegantly, where the food itself takes centre stage.
"Just as in the cellar the winemaking team follows the grapes, in the kitchen we follow the seasonal ingredients, letting aroma, flavour and texture speak first" - Michelle Theron
Michelle’s menus are inspired by the farm and what it yields: hand-reared meat, butter, eggs, fresh produce and even honey, thanks to our recently introduced honeybee hives. (And that’s not to forget the wine we grow and make here.) We have
the expertise. We have the ingredients (or we source from local independent suppliers who share our values).
Now, for the next chapter, where every plate can tell its own tale, we are making some behind-the-scenes infrastructural changes.
From August 25 2025, Our restaurants will be closed to the public.
But we are happy to tell you that there are many experiences to enjoy right now in the Wine Lounge:
Taste Vergenoegd Löw wines where they are grown, crafted, and matured offers a deeper appreciation of their unique terroir. Immerse yourself in the full sensory experience – hear, see, smell, taste, and touch.
Introducing our all-new cured meat and selected cheese plates, showcasing a panoply of fine flavours crafted by local artisans.
