by Idiom | Jul 25, 2025 | Press
Tucked into the Helderberg mountains of Somerset West, the Idiom Restaurant has long been a favourite among wine lovers and food aficionados seeking a contemporary Cape Winelands escape. But it is the restaurant’s now-famous Pasta Fusion Wine & Canapé Pairing that...
by Idiom | Apr 30, 2025 | News
Bordicon and Rodanico shine at prestigious new awards spotlighting SA’s finest blends. Cape Town, 30 April 2025 Idiom Wines has once again affirmed its position as a leader in South Africa’s premium red blend category, securing three prestigious gold medals at the...
by Idiom | Apr 10, 2025 | News
Somerset West, South Africa – 9 April 2025 Idiom Wines is proud to announce its recognition as the “Most Scenic Gourmet Dining Venue 2025 – Cape Town” by LUXlife Magazine as part of its prestigious Restaurant & Bar Awards. Nestled in the heart of the Cape...
by Idiom | Oct 30, 2024 | News
Somerset West, South Africa – 25 October 2024 Idiom Wines is excited to unveil its brand-new Eco-Safari Drive, an exclusive adventure that invites guests to explore the unique flora and fauna of the Cape’s rich biodiversity, nestled within our scenic estate. The...
by Idiom | Oct 22, 2024 | News
Idiom Restaurant in Somerset West is proudly taking part in Restaurant Week South Africa, a highly anticipated nationwide event running from October 1st to November 5th. Restaurant Week celebrates the culinary diversity of South Africa by offering diners the...
by Idiom | Sep 4, 2024 | News
The Idiom Viognier 2021 has once again proven its pedigree, earning an impressive 92 points in Tim Atkin’s highly anticipated 2024 South Africa Special Report. As one of the country’s most respected and influential wine commentators, Atkin’s annual report is a...
by Idiom | Sep 2, 2024 | News
We are pleased to announce that our Idiom Bordicon Blend was awarded Double Gold at this year’s Michelangelo Awards! PRESS RELEASE BY THE MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS: Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards Celebrates...
by Idiom | Aug 15, 2024 | News
Discover the perfect wedding venue at Idiom Wines in Somerset West, Cape Town. Nestled in the Helderberg mountains, our breathtaking estate offers stunning views, elegant spaces, and world-class wines, making your special day truly unforgettable. Imagine exchanging...
by Idiom | Aug 14, 2024 | News
VIEW ORIGINAL NEWSLETTER IDIOM RESTAURANT TO OPEN ON FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM AUGUST & MORE EVENTS, TASTINGS AND WINE OFFERS BELOW Great news for locals! From today, 2nd of August, Idiom will stay open on Friday evenings for Aperitivo Hour and Sunset Dinner....
by Idiom | Aug 8, 2024 | Press
Peninsula Flight & lunch at Idiom wine farm A supreme atmospheric adventure to take in the Peninsula & Cape Winelands Embark on the most beautiful Private Full Peninsula scenic flight around Cape Point and then head directly to the Exclusive Idiom wine estate...
by Idiom | Mar 24, 2024 | Press
Top Restaurants on Wine Farms in the Cape (2024) Discover the finest restaurants within sprawling wine farms in Cape Town and surrounds. In this exploration of foodie delights, we will unveil the top restaurants where exquisite cuisine harmonizes with the beauty of...
by Idiom | Oct 9, 2023 | News
Idiom Bordicon scores 93 points and ranked in top 10 in this years Prescient Cape Bordeaux Blend Report. Media release: 30 August 2023 The Prescient Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2023 is now live! Strong overall quality This year’s Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report...
by Idiom | Sep 8, 2023 | Press
A Guide to Uniquely South African Fynbos and Wine Pairings For lovers of nature and wine, the South African winelands has plenty to offer. This Heritage Month, celebrate the magnificence of the natural heritage that is the Cape Floral Kingdom with these interesting...
by Idiom | Mar 13, 2023 | News
Taste The Idiom Cape Blend at Prowein Visit IDIOM at Prowein 2023 | Hall 14 – Stand F79 | 19 – 21 March Taste the new 2018 vintage of Idiom Cape Blend: a world-class, award-winning Pinotage-based blend that is considered one of the Top 5 in the Cape. A...
by Idiom | Mar 4, 2023 | Press
Celebration of Unusual Varieties & Masterful Blends “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” Benjamin Franklin Idiom wineries are nestled in the heart of the Helderberg mountains overlooking picturesque False Bay....
by Idiom | Mar 2, 2023 | News
THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL AT IDIOM: 4 & 5 March 2023 – Somerset West, Cape Town A WEEKEND FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ITALIAN CULTURE & LIFESTYLE The Italian Festival at Idiom returns to the slopes of the Helderberg basin on the weekend of Sat 4th & Sun 5th...
by Idiom | Sep 19, 2022 | News
The CellarClub is on a mission to bring the Winelands to Cape Town. The home of CellarClub is a 160-year-old tunnel in the heart of Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront. The historic tunnel was originally used to transport rock from the quarry to the breakwater to...
by Idiom | Sep 5, 2022 | News
Customers of Wine Tonight? At Belvedere Square enjoyed an exploration of the Idiom portfolio on the evening of Friday 9 September with our brand ambassador. The wines provided an excellent opportunity for wine lovers to virtually transport themselves to Central Italy,...
by Idiom | Aug 26, 2022 | News
Que Syrah, Shiraz! Don’t miss our annual SA Shiraz workshops at Idiom this weekend, and check out our super September events planned for Cape Town. SAT 27 & SUN 28 AUGUST Reminder: 7 days of Shiraz and Venison come to Idiom this weekend. For those of you not...
by Idiom | Aug 5, 2022 | News
Idiom has been selected as one of the participating wineries in the 2022 South African Wine Tasting Championships (SAWTC). The Idiom Viognier 2019 and Idiom ‘R’ Rodanico Blend 2016 are among this edition’s 51 potential wines to be identified by South African tasters....
by Idiom | Jul 15, 2022 | News
Idiom travelled to the friendly city on the 13th and 14th of July to host a series of tastings at Swirl Wines. Swirl is a creative and innovative company, combining a bespoke wine emporium and wine-tasting venue in Port Elizabeth and is a stockist for Idiom as well as...
by Idiom | Mar 25, 2022 | News
UNVEILING A NEW LOOK FOR IDIOM’S -ICO(N) BLENDS Celebrating their heritage and highlighting their varietal building blocks, Idiom Wines is proud to introduce a new iteration in the life and look of its acclaimed blends. From the 2016 vintage, the wines that make...
by Idiom | Mar 11, 2022 | News
INVITATION TO CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AT IDIOM Vino, Cibo, Musica, Festa, Famiglia Don’t miss out… It’s the TAVOLA LUNGA (LONG TABLE) It is difficult to believe that the 2022 harvest is almost done! Although the late-ripening grapes are still in the vineyard, first...
by Idiom | Nov 5, 2021 | News
“Wines of Italy – An authentic Italian Experience” Vino in Piazza is an annual “Made in Italy” event, presented by the Embassy of Italy, the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Chamber of...
by Idiom | Oct 25, 2021 | News
Idiom joined a league of 8 restaurants whose chefs prepared a course each at the 2021 Clash of the Chefs event in aid of charity, Isabelo, in Franschhoek. The Idiom Restaurant, owned by the Bottega family, is headed up by Chef Clinton Jacobs who presented and created...
