Reuben’s and Nobu. These two need no introduction in the world of fine dining. If you’re an ardent foodie or wine connoisseur, the following line-up of exclusive monthly Wine&Dine evenings at these One&Only Cape Town restaurants should quickly be penned into your diary.

Reuben’s Wine&Dine

South Africa’s beloved Chef Reuben Riffel invites you on a dinner date with some of South Africa’s finest winemakers at Reuben’s restaurant at One&One Cape Town. At these monthly gourmet extravaganzas, Reuben and sommelier Luvo Ntezo will entice your palate with a deluxe 5-course dinner impeccably paired with 5-star wines from top names in the industry. Hosted by charismatic MC and One&Only brand ambassador, Aubrey Ngcungama, the evenings promise entertainment that’s on par with the excellent food and wine. Scroll down for the exciting 2014 line-up.

Reuben’s Wine& Dine evenings are priced at R350 per person. To reserve your table, call 021 431 4511 or email [email protected].

Nobu Wine&Dine Masterclass & MCC Series

Every alternate month, Nobu Cape Town will feature a fine Methode Cap Classique producer, pairing their sparkling wines for an evening of fabulous bubbles and flavours in the Nobu Lounge. In the in-between months, some of South Africa’s most iconic wineries and winemakers will conduct Vertical Masterclass evenings that showcase different vintages of the same wine; paired with the finest Nobu cuisine.

Jane Broughton attended the first Vertical Masterclass Wine&Dine and had this to say: “The Vertical Masterclass was a wonderful opportunity to taste several vintages of a local estate’s flagship wine – in this case, Kleine Zalze’s award-winning Chenin Blanc. Several Chenins were successfully paired to an exquisite array of spicy pan-Asian dishes from the Nobu kitchen. This would be a fun outing for a group of friends or even a special date night”.

One&Only Cape Town ambassador, Aubrey Ngcungama, will host the evenings while Head Sushi Chef Keisuke “Keke” Itoh and Head Chef Dil Tamang offer exceptional flavours and flair. Assisting in both events will be Nobu’s wine steward, Tinashe Nyamudoka, winner of the Inter-Hotel Challenge for Junior Sommelier.

The Nobu Lounge MCC Evenings are priced at R495 per person while the Nobu Vertical Masterclass events are priced at R450 per person. To reserve your table, call 021 431 4511 or email [email protected].

Reuben’s Wine&Dine Events 2014:

• 19 March: Solms-Delta. Delicious food-friendly wines are the order of the evening.

• 30 April: Hidden Valley Wines. Hear all about their exciting winemaking venture under the sea! With unusual varieties, unique techniques, and a varied range of vineyards, there will be plenty to learn.

• 28 May: Meerlust Wine Estate. Winemaker, Chris Williams, takes to the floor with some of South Africa’s greatest icon wines. The Rubicon has stood the test of time, but look out for the delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties.

• 25 June: Warwick Wine Estate. Winemaker, Nic van Aarde, showcases this internationally-acclaimed range of wines.

• 30 July: Glen Carlou Wine Estate. Enjoy a winter food pairing with winemaker, Arco Laarman, as he takes you through the robust, yet elegant flavours of his rich and hearty reds and full-bodied Chardonnays.

• 27 August: Graham Beck Wines. The Graham Beck range of wines covers everyday quaffers up to commemorative wines of the highest quality. The winemakers will share their selection paired with warming winter food.

• 24 September: Dalla Cia Wines. Don’t expect an early night as you enjoy tales from over forty years of winemaking. Giorgio Dalla Cia is the man behind most of the Meerlust success of the 80s and 90s and, along with son, George, is replicating his triumphs with 5-star wines under his own label as well.

• 22 October: Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Thomas Webb will fill your evening with tales, history, and wonderful wines.

• 26 November: Boekenhoutskloof. Could One&Only Cape Town be saving the best for last? Winemaker, Marc Kent, is a giant in the industry and his wines have received multiple accolades, both locally and internationally.

Nobu Wine&Dine Events 2014

• 2 April: MCC – House of Krone. Boasting sophisticated and distinctive new packaging, the range of bubbly from Tulbagh continues to be some of the finest in South Africa.

• 21 May: Vertical Masterclass on Sauvignon Blanc – Tokara Wines. Miles Mossop will demonstrate Sauvignon Blanc’s astonishing catalogue of flavour profiles with his range of award-winning wines.

• 3 June: MCC – Graham Beck Wines. Pieter Ferreira’s wines have been sipped by royalty and rock stars. The line-up includes the prestigious Cuvée Clive along with vintage and non-vintage offerings.

• 2 July: Vertical Masterclass on Red Blends – Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons. Winemaker, Yvonne Lester, will explain the fine art of blending, whilst you sip and savour her masterful creations. The classically-elegant red blends will subtly enhance the winter menu.

• 6 August: MCC – Villiera Wines. Jeff Grier showcases his MCC range, from the delightfully light Starlight to the prestige cuvée of Monro.

• 3 September: Vertical Masterclass on Pinot Noir – Hamilton Russell Vineyards. Anthony Hamilton Russell and Hannes Storm have set the bar for Pinot Noir in South Africa for the past 30 years. Their style of wine is well-suited to Nobu’s aromatic, yet earthy, flavours and textures.

• 1 October: MCC – Boschendal Wine Estate. This Franschhoek producer is consistently lauded in both local and international competitions. The wines are the epitome of style, elegance, and class.

• 5 November: Vertical Masterclass on Chardonnay – Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate. The final event is a reminder that summer has returned! The cooler-climate of Constantia is the ideal place to grow Chardonnay, and Constantia Uitsig’s range includes both wooded and unwooded versions, offering plenty of scope for innovative pairings.

Interest is high for these Wine&Dine evenings at One&Only Cape Town, so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To reserve your table, call 021 431 4511 or email [email protected].

Which Wine&Dine event have you penned and highlighted in your diary?