Blogs
Passionfruit Crème Brûlée | Tokara
A fruity twist on the classic French custard, this version uses fresh passionfruit juice and pulp for a delightfully summery after-dinner treat. Fragrant and light, this elegant dessert pairs beautifully...
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Our Farm Garden Opens Its Gate
For four days this October, the gate to Tokara’s private farm garden will stand open. It’s part of the Garden Town Stellenbosch Festival, and it’s an unusual invitation. The garden...
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CLOSURE OF SIMONSBERG HIKING TRAIL
Dear Hikers, Trail Users and Friends of the Mountain We would like to advise all hikers and visitors that, with immediate effect, the hiking trail across the farm towards Simonsberg...
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Five Cabernets, One Mountain
Ask what Cabernet Sauvignon means at Tokara and the answer depends on exactly where you’re standing. Same grape, same mountain — and yet the estate has found five genuinely different...
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An Evening Dedicated to Telos
TELOS VINTAGE TASTING AUGUST 2026 Earlier this month we opened five bottles that don’t often share a table. Our first Telos Vertical Tasting brought together five vintages of our icon...
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Lamb Shank Pie
Filled to the brim with wintery veggies and tender lamb shank, this showstopper of a pie is the perfect dinner party centrepiece. Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 4...
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Soil as the wine industry’s strongest business asset
Great wine starts long before the grapes reach the cellar, with the health of the vineyard and the soil that supports it. Soil has always shaped vine health, fruit quality...
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Roasted Garlic, Leek and Potato Soup
Showing off seasonal veggies, this comforting soup highlights Autumn alliums – garlic and leeks – while the addition of white beans and potato gives it a comforting creaminess without added...
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The importance of Sauvignon Blanc in every season
Sauvignon Blanc has earned its place in the (all-year-round) wine calendar, and is embraced by producers and wine drinkers alike. It’s one that reinforces the cultivar’s growing significance in South...
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Compositions (and all that jazz) – An exhibition at Tokara
We’re delighted to welcome a new exhibition in collaboration with Julia Meintjes Fine Art — Compositions and All That Jazz. This vibrant exhibition brings together a dynamic selection of works...
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Ostrich Tagliata with Figs and Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon
Tagliata (meaning “sliced” in Italian) is usually made from beef or lamb that is seared on the outside, sliced into medallions and served blushing on a bed of rocket. Here...
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Tokara’s Rare Plant Fair & Autumn Open Garden returns in April
Tokara Wine and Olive Estate will host its annual Rare Plant Fair & Autumn Open Garden located just off Stellenbosch’s Helshoogte Pass, inviting locals and visitors to the Cape Winelands...
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Whole Roast Salmon with Lemon, Fennel and Dill
Paired with Tokara Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2024 A whole roasted salmon is a true showstopper at the table — generous, elegant and perfect for sharing. One fish can comfortably feed eight...
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It’s official – Tokara produces top Pinotage in centenary year
Tokara, located on the Helshoogte Pass in the Simonsberg region of Stellenbosch, has once again claimed its place at the pinnacle of South African wine excellence, with a commanding performance...
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Celebrating 25 Years of unforgettable wine tourism experiences
Perched on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains, Tokara stands as one of the most picturesque destinations along the Stellenbosch Wine Route. This family-owned estate, celebrating its 25th anniversary, offers...
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South Africa’s Wine Estates: Where Heritage, Terroir and Experience Converge
Across the rolling vineyards of the Western Cape and Helderberg Mountains, South Africa’s premier wine estates — from Robertson’s family-run vineyards to Stellenbosch’s terroir-driven cellars and Somerset West’s historic properties...
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