12/11/2026
A NEW SEASON AT VONDELING VRYMANSFONTEIN | From our spot on the southern slopes of Paarl Mountain, we can see across the farmland to Table Mountain. Under the trees, we’re pouring the first glasses of w**e as lunch gets underway and the children make for the lawn. There’s always been good reason to spend an afternoon here. This summer, we have a few more to share.
Our w**es and the hospitality of the farm now come together under one name, VONDELING at Vrymansfontein. And we’re welcoming two familiar South African talents home.
After eight years in London, most recently as Head Chef at Michelin-starred Dorian, Mike Shier joins us as Executive Chef. At SCAPE, he’s bringing generous, seasonal South African cooking to the table, drawing on local produce, familiar flavours and the quiet work of preserving what’s at its best.
We’re also welcoming back Callie Louw, our first w**emaker, to help guide the future of our vineyards. And we’re releasing our first w**es from the vines here at Vrymansfontein. The 2025 VMF White and VMF Red each bring together five grape varieties, picked and fermented together.
Come for lunch at SCAPE, a wood-fired pizza at The Shed, a glass beneath the oaks at Tree Bar or a guided tasting at our Vondeling Cellar Door. We look forward to seeing you on the farm this summer.
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