Mimosa Lodge and Mimosa Boutique Wines once again reap the awards!

Nestled on the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountain range in the heart of Montagu on the popular Route 62 is Mimosa Lodge. Only a 2 hour drive from Cape Town, Montagu is the perfect stop between Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Better known for their fine hospitality and superb cuisine, Mimosa is a must visit. Mimosa’s multiple award-winning restaurant is a culinary experience par excellence. Mimosa has received the ”American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award” for the fourth year running. Other awards include “Eat Out’s top 15 People’s Choice Award” in 2008, “Blaison from Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs” & “The AA Traveller Fabulous Food Award” 2007 & 2008

Beautifully appointed en-suite rooms open up onto a rambling garden littered with myriad facilities including a sparkling swimming pool and deck, Bernard’s herb and vegetable garden, croquet lawn and boules pitch.

The garden makes the ideal spot for a tasting of Bernhard’s handcrafted Mimosa wine label. These exceptional wines are handcrafted by award winning Swiss chef, Bernhard Hess & boutique winemaker, Lourens van der Westhuizen. On the foothills of the majestic Langeberg Mountains at the gateway to the arid Karoo, they create a fitting tribute to this collection comprising a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and a heady Shiraz. Complexity meets balance to create elegance in a bottle, seduction for the tongue and sunshine for the soul.

It is not only the Lodge and the restaurant reaping in the awards, but also the wines. The Mimosa Shiraz 2008 and the Mimosa Chardonnay 2009 both received 4 stars in the “John Platter Guide” and and the Mimosa Chardonnay 2009 also picked up 3½ stars from “Wine Magazine”, which is often considered to be an even higher accolade.

Why not explore the Robertson Valley for a more intimate wine route experience or visit the neighbouring towns and villages of Robertson, Bonnievale, McGregor, Ashton, Barrydale and Swellendam. Alternatively, enjoy local sites and relax at the hot springs, lumber along the numerous nature trails or try some rock climbing.

With sweeping views of the majestic mountains, blue skies, excellent conference facilities, idyllic Wedding venue and innumerable culinary delights, Mimosa Lodge is an ideal spot to refresh, revive and rejuvenate.