We started the evening at Brampton Wine Studio in Stellenbosch. Brampton in fact do not have their own farm or vineyards, the brand was bought from Rustenberg a few years back and the wines are apparently now made by Boschendal Wine Estate. 
The wine studio in Stellenbosch serves as it's tasting room. A unique concept and brilliant idea. The studio is bright and fun with chalk on the tables encouraging a bit of artwork after a glass or two and has a great atmosphere - we were there on a random Tuesday evening and it was packed! I booked a table (some poor guys had to move... but they knew it was reserved), but even if it's full there are a few bars or even just standing and being a part of the buzz is good enough. Last rounds are at about 7:30, but they stay open until about 8:30 - A great spot for a pre-dinner drink. I had a glass of BUBBLY which was DELICIOUS!! Lightly pink in colour and soft as anything.... mmmm! We got a bottle of the BRAMPTON SAUVIGNON BLANC which was really good, sweeter passion fruit and pineapple flavours, but lovely.
Dinner was at Cafe des Arts in Franschhoek, a small unassuming homely restaurant just off the Main Road. We chose the RICKETY BRIDGE SAUVIGNON BLANC thinking it would go well with the fish dish. We opted for the Rickety over the other options because it was a reserve. Unfortunately there were no descriptions on the wine menu and we realised within the first sip that it is obviously a wooded Sav B, making it quite a bit heavier than what we were expecting to enjoy with our fish. Personally I wouldn't choose it again, it was complimented very well by the fish and the duck dishes, but I wouldn't drink a glass by itself. It borders on Chardonnay flavours with the rich wood flavours, if paired well it will be lovely!Labels: Brampton, Rickety Bridge, Wine with dinner